SUMMER READING
SKILLS PROGRAMS
Make Next Year a BIG SUCCESS!
SUMMER READING
SKILLS PROGRAMS
Make Next Year a
BIG SUCCESS!
SUMMER READING
SKILLS PROGRAMS
Make Next Year a
BIG SUCCESS!
Inspiring Instruction:
What It Means for Your Child
By Doug Evans, Executive Director
Inspiring Instruction:
What It Means for Your Child
By Doug Evans, Executive Director
Since 1970, the Institute of Reading Development has been dedicated to one thing: making reading a central, vital part of life for children and adults. We offer programs that give students of all ages the skills they need to immerse themselves in great books and develop a lifelong love of reading. In partnership with over 100 colleges, universities and other educational organizations nationwide, we’ve taught valuable reading skills to nearly three million students.
As a result of our unique mission and extensive experience, our current reading programs stand out from any other educational program available. Our ‘Inspiring Instruction’ brings together a continuously updated curriculum, the best books, and excellent, highly trained teachers with a passion for books and reading. This one-of-a-kind combination produces noticeable results and turns students into enthusiastic readers set up for success in school and beyond. In fact, it is the overall impact of our instruction that will really inspire your child…Read More
The Right Skills
The Right Books
The Right Experience
The Right Results
As a result of our unique mission and extensive experience, our current reading programs stand out from any other educational program available. Our ‘Inspiring Instruction’ brings together a continuously updated curriculum, the best books, and excellent, highly trained teachers with a passion for books and reading. This one-of-a-kind combination produces noticeable results and turns students into enthusiastic readers set up for success in school and beyond. In fact, it is the overall impact of our instruction that will really inspire your child…Read More
The Right Skills
The Right Books
The Right Experience
The Right Results
Partnerships
Educational organizations nationwide offer our programs in their communities, including:
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WHO WE ARE
Since 1970, we’ve been dedicated to teaching the right reading skills and providing our students with great experiences in great books. Our mission is to inspire a lifelong love of reading in every student.
Who We Are
Since 1970, we’ve been dedicated to teaching the right reading skills and providing our students with great experiences in great books. Our mission is to inspire a lifelong love of reading in every student.
Parents’ Corner
A Love of Reading Makes All the Difference
For parents, it’s a joy to see your child’s face light up when you read her favorite book aloud. Or to see your child so immersed in a novel that he loses all track of time. We know it’s a wonderful thing to love reading. It’s also crucial to your child’s success—it’s...
5 Key Strategies for Reading Nonfiction
Children are reading more nonfiction at school than ever, and they start earlier than ever. Reading nonfiction sparks a lot of learning and discovery that’s really exciting for kids. It can also be challenging, so your child will need the right skills and strategies...
The Powerful Impact of Achieving Fluency
As parents, we all want reading to be an easy, positive experience for our kids. Imagine your child settled into a comfortable chair with a book, completely tuning out whatever else is going on in the house. Reading feels effortless, captivating, and enjoyable. It’s...
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Helpful Guides
For each grade level, we offer a helpful guide explaining the key reading skills your child will learn this year.
Helpful Guides
For each grade level, we offer a helpful guide explaining the key reading skills your child will learn this year.
Students & Parents See A Big Difference In Reading Skills
“It was fun to see her interact with the teacher and the other kids in her class. They fed off each other’s energy and got excited about reading together.”
Amber
1st Grade Parent
“I’ve noticed that his comprehension has improved. He immediately picks out the important details as he’s reading through the book. He’s able to retain it and repeat it back to me.”
Vanessa
4th Grade Parent
“When he takes home an assignment and he’s trying to read the chapters for school, he does it with more efficiency. He seems more confident. I know he’s applying what he’s learned.”
Jason
High School Parent
“It was fun to see her interact with the teacher and the other kids in her class. They fed off each other’s energy and got excited about reading together.”
Amber
1st Grade Parent
“I’ve noticed that his comprehension has improved. He immediately picks out the important details as he’s reading through the book. He’s able to retain it and repeat it back to me.”
Vanessa
4th Grade Parent
“When he takes home an assignment and he’s trying to read the chapters for school, he does it with more efficiency. He seems more confident. I know he’s applying what he’s learned.”
Jason
High School Parent