Weekly in-person classes are held on the same day and time each week in a specified location. The classes last for 75 minutes and include guided reading and skill development with the support of an expert teacher, plus engaging group discussions and activities. Between classes, students keep making individual progress as they complete reading assignments and interactive skill lessons. Your son or daughter will get almost daily reinforcement of the exact skills for success at school in the fall.

Our average class size is 12 students. To foster engaging class activities and discussions while ensuring personal attention for every student, we limit enrollment to a maximum of 16 students per class.

Yes! If you need to miss a class, we offer complimentary online make-up classes that feature the same curriculum and learning experiences, but with added flexibility. Your child won’t miss a beat in the program.

The Institute of Reading Development is a reading education provider that offers programs in partnership with colleges and universities. Over the last 54 years, we've worked with more than 200 academic institutions to inspire over 3 million students to become skilled, enthusiastic readers.

Our teachers are experts in the skills students need to succeed in every stage of reading development. They know how to bring books to life and provide engaging reading experiences that kids want to have over and over again.

Thanks to our 50+ years of experience hiring and training only the best instructors, we are confident that your child’s teacher will be dynamic, warm, and passionate about books and reading.

Parents escort their children to and from class each week. They also play a supporting role by ensuring their child completes independent practice at home. We handle the rest, making it hassle-free for you.

We already know you believe it's important for your middle schooler to become a reader. Enrolling in our program will let him or her know it, too.

Students increase their reading speed and comprehension in fiction. They also learn essential skills for academic success in 7th grade, including nonfiction and study skills. Our program combines weekly in-person classes led by expert teachers with structured interactive lessons and guided activities between classes. We offer two Summer sessions, each with its own curriculum, unique skill lessons, and age-appropriate books.

Early Summer Titles

• Ghost by Jason Reynolds
• Talking to Alaska by Anna Woltz

Late Summer Titles

• Patina by Jason Reynolds
• Indigo by Alice Hoffman

Our fun, convenient program offers a comprehensive solution to improve your child's reading skills, prevent summer learning loss, and boost confidence at a reasonable price.

Weekly classes are exciting, and practice between classes is flexible and enriching. Your child will get to know the teacher well, look forward to participating every week, and get really excited about reading. We send all the books and materials you need to your home. Add in our extra support options outside of class time, and there’s no better way to give your child’s reading a big boost.

By investing in core skill development now, you'll ensure that your son or daughter has a productive and enjoyable time in middle school. Best of all, they will be well on the way to becoming a reader, which is the key to future academic success.

Summer learning loss is the decline in skills that children commonly experience over summer break. As reading skills are fundamental to many areas of school, losing them over the summer can affect a student's overall academic experience and negatively impact confidence and motivation. With outstanding books at the right level of challenge, plus the structure and support to practice key skills over the summer, our students don't just avoid summer learning loss—they make substantial reading gains.

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.

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.

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

Yes, we'll help your middle schooler become a stronger student with a richer vocabulary. He or she will learn the best way to take notes and study for tests, leading to better grades in all subjects.

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

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.

Yes, 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.

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 son or daughter.

Yes, 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.