Over five decades of institutional expertise building reading instruction programs that transformed communities across America.
For over five decades, the Institute of Reading Development has partnered with more than 200 universities across the United States. These partnerships were instrumental in bringing research-backed reading instruction to local communities nationwide.
Each university partnership represented a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of community needs. Our programs ran on campuses as seasonal offerings, bringing expert reading instruction to students who might not otherwise have access to such proven methodologies.
Leading these institutional relationships was Josh Kizner, who spent decades cultivating meaningful partnerships with academic leaders and administrators. His vision and dedication helped establish IRD as the trusted partner for universities looking to expand their educational offerings.
These university partnerships proved the effectiveness of our approach and demonstrated the universal need for quality reading instruction. The success of our campus-based programs laid the foundation for what we do today.
The institutional expertise we built through decades of university partnerships now powers our direct family services. We've taken what we learned from working with colleges and universities and created Masterclass, Evaluation, and Tutoring programs that bring the same expert instruction to families everywhere.
We continue to expand our impact through partnerships. Today, we offer partnership programs to schools, nonprofits, and organizations seeking to improve reading outcomes in their communities.
Bring proven reading instruction programs to your school district with our comprehensive partnership packages.
Partner with us to expand reading services to underserved populations through our mission-driven programs.
Embed our expert instruction into your organization's educational services and make a lasting impact.