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Summer Program for Entering 11th-12th Graders & College Freshmen

Transform Your Academic Performance!

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Achieve Excellence

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Improve Reading Skills & Speed

In this program, you’ll become a faster, stronger reader. You’ll get through material quickly, with excellent comprehension, and retain more of what you read.

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Learn Valuable Study Strategies

We’ll teach you an active approach to studying and taking exams that will help you take control of your schoolwork. The result: better focus, less stress, and more success.

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See Immediate Results

Our students gain the skills and confidence they need to excel in high school and in college. You'll be able to finish assignments faster, earn better grades, and score higher on exams.

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Institute of Reading Development programs pair time-tested curriculum with top-notch instruction. Our expert teachers help every student unlock their academic potential.

Get Ready for College in Our Summer Program

Our summer program strengthens reading and study skills while inspiring the confidence and motivation to succeed. Click on the building blocks below to explore all the ways you will benefit from this engaging, effective program.

Strengthen Skills

Increase Reading Speed

Students who read too slowly struggle to focus and retain material. In this program, you will double reading speed, so you'll get through schoolwork more efficiently, with better concentration and comprehension.

Improve Comprehension & Recall

Our active reading strategies will help you comprehend and retain important ideas and information. After taking our program, you'll have less need for rereading and enjoy reading more!

Tackle Textbooks & Nonfiction

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 full academic potential.

Study Smart

Manage Your Workload

Time management is crucial for success in high school and college. You’ll learn to create a study plan so you can stay organized, finish assignments on schedule, and have more personal time.

Develop Focus & Concentration

Retaining focus can be a big challenge. We’ll teach you how to stay engaged and screen out distractions, whether working in a textbook, reading online, or studying for a test.

Study Effectively for Exams

Our program will help you save time and study for tests more effectively. Learning how to create study tools and prepare for exams will make a big difference in your grades.

Excel Academically

Reduce Stress

As you master new academic skills and strategies, you’ll control your work, rather than letting it control you. By the end of the program, you’ll feel much less stress and anxiety about schoolwork.

Build Confidence

Success builds on success. As you accomplish each new academic task, you’ll approach the next one with self-assurance and a positive attitude.

Succeed in High School & College

Taking this program turns students into better readers and stronger, more confident students. You’ll get schoolwork done faster, do better on exams, and earn better grades. You will come away ready for any challenge.

Great Learning Experiences to Prepare You for What's Next

This 5-Week Summer Program Includes:

  • Dynamic online classes that keep students engaged
  • A dedicated and knowledgeable reading teacher
  • Readings in great literature, nonfiction, and more
  • Speed practice and skill development between classes
  • Personal support with 1-1 appointments and an exclusive helpline

How Would Doubling Your Reading Speed Help?

Reading too slowly can make completing assignments feel like an uphill battle. Plus, slow readers struggle to concentrate, so they end up rereading a lot—and that adds even more time and frustration.

The good news is, our program is here to help. You'll learn how to double your reading speed and improve your focus and comprehension, making it easier to retain information. Imagine being able to complete your schoolwork in half the time!

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Decades of Excellence in Reading Instruction

The Institute of Reading Development 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.

In your area, we provide programs in partnership with: Case Western Reserve University, Siegal Lifelong Learning

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In your area, we provide programs in partnership with: Case Western Reserve University, Siegal Lifelong Learning

"I've seen a drastic improvement in my reading." - Brian, College-Bound Student

Make Next Year a Big Success!

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Continuing Students Get $50 Off!
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Only $259

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Summer Reading Program FAQs

Weekly online classes last for 75 minutes and include guided skills instruction with the support of an expert teacher, plus engaging group discussions. Between classes, you'll complete speed practice, reading assignments, and interactive skill lessons. You'll get almost daily reinforcement of the exact skills for academic success.

Our online classes take place via Zoom. You will need reliable internet access and a computer, tablet, or other Zoom-compatible device to participate.

Yes! If you need to miss a class, we offer complimentary online make-up classes that feature the same curriculum and learning experiences. You 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 college - no matter their prospective major! Our program combines weekly online classes led by expert teachers with structured interactive lessons and guided activities between classes.

Summer Reading Material

  • Boy21 by Matthew Quick
  • Nonfiction and Textbook Selections

By investing in core skill development now, you'll spend less time worrying about how to get all of your work done, and more time succeeding in all of your courses.

Students who read too slowly struggle to focus and retain material. In this program, you will double reading speed, so you'll get through schoolwork more efficiently, with better concentration and comprehension.

Yes, our active reading strategies will help you comprehend and retain important ideas and information. After taking our program, you'll 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 full academic potential.

Absolutely, time management is crucial for success in high school and college. You’ll learn to create a study plan so you can stay organized, finish assignments on schedule, and have more personal time.

Our program will help you save time and study for tests more effectively. Learning how to create study tools and prepare for exams will make a big difference in your grades.

Yes, as you master new academic skills and strategies, you’ll control your work, rather than letting it control you. By the end of the program, you’ll feel much less stress and anxiety about schoolwork.

Success builds on success. As you accomplish each new academic task, you’ll approach the next one with self-assurance and a positive attitude.

Yes. Taking this program turns students into better readers and stronger, more confident students. You’ll get schoolwork done faster, do better on exams, and earn better grades. You will come away ready for any challenge.