Live online reading programs for Pre-K through 12th grade. Expert reading teachers. Small groups. A proven system trusted by over 3 million families since 1970.
School-year programs from $199 / 4 wks. Free Reading Mastery Guide available now.
From summer intensives to year-round tutoring, we have the right program for your child. Every program is led by an expert reading teacher.
A live weekly class with an expert reading teacher, small group or one-on-one, plus twelve printed books included with the quarterly plan. Pre-K through 5th grade.
See School-Year Programs →Twelve original printed books plus guided online lessons — a new book and a week of instruction every Saturday. Save 10% vs. buying separately.
See the System →Twelve original printed books, one a week, matched to your child's level — 20% off the same books at retail. Pre-K through 5th grade.
Get the Library →Getting started is simple. Here's what to expect.
Browse summer programs, 1:1 tutoring, or start with the free Reading Guide. Select the option that fits your child's age and needs.
Your child is matched with an expert reading teacher trained in our 56-year curriculum. Small groups mean real attention and real accountability.
Weekly progress updates show exactly what your child is building. Most families see visible improvement within the first two weeks.
These parents share what changed for their children — in their own words.
Real feedback from families in our programs — unedited and verified.
"This program has been a lifesaver for my child's confidence. She can read more fluently and has started to comprehend what she's reading so much better."
"My son had major breakthroughs. His overall confidence has grown so much. He went from avoiding books to asking to read before bed."
"We searched for a program that could help our daughter, and nothing worked until this. This program is absolutely amazing. I will recommend this to everyone."
"She is so excited about learning phonics and being able to recognize more words! The teachers have great energy and make learning fun."
The Institute of Reading Development has been building skilled, enthusiastic readers since 1970. Over our 56 years, we've worked with more than 200 partners and served over 3 million families across the United States.
Our approach is different: we focus exclusively on reading. Not math, not science, not test prep. One subject, taught by expert reading teachers who are trained in a curriculum refined over five decades. We are exceedingly selective with our teachers, hiring fewer than 3% of applicants.
Every program — summer, monthly, tutoring — uses an integrated system that connects foundational skills like phonics and fluency with higher-level comprehension, vocabulary, and critical analysis — so skills reinforce each other instead of living in isolation. The result: progress you can see, often within the first two weeks.
Expert reading teachers. Small groups. Progress you can see. School-year programs start at $199 / 4 wks — or start with the Free Reading Guide.
Every enrollment includes a 14-Day Test Drive — a full refund within 14 days if it's not the right fit.