
Only Institute of Reading Development programs combine outstanding books and top-notch instruction to create skilled and enthusiastic readers.


Your Child Will Only Experience 5th Grade Once
By investing in core skill development now, you'll ensure that your child has a productive and enjoyable time in 5th grade. Best of all, he or she will be well on the way to becoming a reader, which is the key to future academic success.

Make This School Year a Big Success!
Late Fall Online Program for 5th Graders
Class sizes are limited!
Who Are We?
The Institute of Reading Development offers programs in partnership with colleges and universities. Over the last 53 years, 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
What's the Best Way to Help My Child Excel?
Encourage your child to read regularly! The impact of reading for just 20 minutes a day is staggering. In fact, by the time they're in high school, students with a 20-minute-per-day habit can read over 1 million words in a single year. The more kids read, the more vocabulary and skills they master. This makes reading effortless and fun, which inspires even more reading.
Becoming a reader will give your child many opportunities to learn and grow throughout school and into adulthood. Our programs provide outstanding books at the right level challenge, plus the skill development and structure necessary to establish a reading habit. There’s no better way to ensure your child’s lasting success.


What is the Parent's Role in the Program?
Our program provides a hassle-free way to help your child improve reading skills. You'll make sure your child attends class and completes independent practice, and you'll provide support and encouragement. We'll do the rest.
Enrolling in our program will show your child that you believe reading is important, all year round.
Your child will only be in 5th grade once. Make it a big success!
Give Your Child the Reading Advantage
Your child will only be in 5th grade once. Make it a big success!
Plus $39 Materials & Shipping
Class sizes are limited!
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.



Questions?
We're an open book.
Let's discuss your child's reading development. Call today to speak with an Institute of Reading Development Program Advisor.
Call 1-800-470-2891