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How Our Reading Program Works

Our 6-week reading program goes beyond a typical class. Each week, your child will join an expert-led, 1-hour class that's just the beginning of the journey.

Between classes, structured assignments, interactive lessons, and guided reading in exceptional books provide almost daily skills practice. This comprehensive approach turns summer into a lively learning experience, culminating in great experiences with great books.

Watch Your Son or Daughter Improve, Week After Week

Click on the building blocks below to explore all the ways your middle schooler will benefit from taking this program.

Strengthen Skills

Build Speed & Comprehension

In this program, your child will significantly increase reading speed. As a result, comprehension will soar, your child's focus will improve, and he or she will complete school assignments more quickly.

Improve Writing & Vocabulary

We'll help your middle schooler become a more skilled writer with a richer vocabulary. Being able to effectively communicate ideas will set your child up for success in all subjects.

Tackle Textbooks & Nonfiction

In our program, your child will learn how to comprehend and retain information and ideas in challenging nonfiction. These strategies will make studying easier and unlock your son or daughter's full academic potential.

Build Confidence

Reduce Frustration

Middle school comes with lots of challenges. As your son or daughter masters key reading, writing, and study skills, frustration and apathy toward schoolwork will melt away.

Gain a Positive Attitude

In this program, your child will succeed with both fiction and nonfiction. With stronger reading and writing skills, he or she will approach each new assignment thinking, “I can do this!”

Boost Motivation

Great experiences with books engage a middle schooler's mind and heart and instill the desire to read more. Under the guidance of an expert teacher, your child will explore the meaningful themes in great novels and get excited about reading.

Become a Reader

Increase Stamina

With the skills your middle schooler develops in our program, he or she will be able to read with less effort and for longer periods of time in increasingly challenging books.

Develop a Love of Reading

Discovering a love of books opens the door to new worlds. The outstanding novels in our program have the power to inspire and transform your 6th grader.

Establish a Reading Habit

Regular reading has a big payoff for middle schoolers: stronger comprehension, a richer vocabulary, and greater success in school. This program will make reading an important part of your child's life, now and in the future.

Prevent Summer Learning Loss and Give Your Child a Big Boost Before 6th Grade

Our unbeatable Summer Online Program includes everything students need for success in the next school year:

  • Engaging weekly online classes led by our expert teachers, who bring books to life for a dynamic learning experience
  • Interactive skill lessons and activities to keep learning going between classes
  • A selection of compelling novels, carefully chosen for the perfect level of challenge
  • One-on-one teacher appointments for personalized support tailored to your child's needs
  • Exclusive on-demand helpline, providing immediate assistance when it's needed most
  • PROVEN RESULTS: Join millions of satisfied families who have witnessed significant improvements in reading comprehension, writing ability, and confidence.

Satisfaction Guaranteed

98% of Parents would recommend the program to a friend.
96% of Parents said that their child enjoyed attending weekly live online classes.
Over 9 Out of 10 Parents noticed a boost in their child’s confidence with reading.

A Lifetime of
Limitless Benefits

Our students discover that the rewards of being a reader go well beyond school. Reading expands children’s horizons and gives them access to an endless source of inspiration and wisdom. As they imagine new possibilities, their dreams take flight. And best of all, reading empowers them to make these dreams come true.

About the Institute of Reading Development

Since 1970, we’ve worked with more than 200 academic institutions to inspire over 3 million students to become skilled, enthusiastic readers.

In your area, we provide programs in partnership with University of Richmond School of Professional & Continuing Studies.

In your area, we provide programs in partnership with University of Richmond School of Professional & Continuing Studies.

Questions?
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Let's discuss your child's reading development. Call today to speak with an Institute of Reading Development Program Advisor.

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