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 skills instruction with the support of an expert teacher, plus engaging group discussions. Between classes, students keep making individual progress as they complete speed practice, 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 high schooler 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 students 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 teacher will be dynamic, warm, and passionate about books and reading.

Students learn essential reading and study skills for success in high school and beyond. They double their reading speed, learn to understand complex material and take notes, develop review strategies, and more. 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 and unique skill lessons.

Early Summer Reading Material

• Bluefish by Pat Schmatz
• Nonfiction and Textbook Selections

Late Summer Reading Material

• The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
• Nonfiction and Textbook Selections

By investing in core skill development now, you'll ensure that your son or daughter completes high school successfully and is ready for whatever comes next.

Summer learning loss is the decline in skills commonly experienced 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 all the structure and support they need to learn and master new 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 their 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.

Students who read too slowly struggle to focus. In this program, they learn techniques to double reading speed and get through assignments more quickly, with deeper concentration.

Yes, our active reading strategies will help your high schooler comprehend and retain important ideas and information. After taking our program, students have less need for rereading and enjoy reading more!

Yes. We teach students a systematic approach for reading textbooks and challenging nonfiction. Strategies like previewing and note-taking will make studying easier and unlock your son or daughter's full academic potential.

Absolutely, time management is crucial for success in high school and beyond. Our students learn to create a study plan to stay organized and finish assignments on schedule.

Our program will help your high schooler save time and study more efficiently. Learning how to prepare for and take exams will make a big difference in grades and test scores.

Yes, as young people master new academic skills and strategies, they control their work, rather than letting it control them. By the end of the program, your child will feel much less stress and anxiety about schoolwork.

Success builds on success. As your teen accomplishes new academic tasks, he or she will approach learning with more self-assurance and a positive attitude.

Yes, taking this program turns students into eager readers and stronger, more confident students. They get schoolwork done faster, do better on exams, and earn better grades. They come away ready for any challenge.