Achieve Excellence

Improve Reading & Writing Skills
In this program, you'll become a faster reader and stronger writer. You'll get through material quickly, with excellent comprehension, and learn to express ideas clearly and effectively.

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.

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.


Institute of Reading Development programs pair time-tested curriculum with top-notch instruction. Our expert teachers help every student unlock their academic potential.
A Proven Path to Success
Students in our program strengthen reading, writing, and study skills while developing the confidence and motivation to succeed academically. Click on the building blocks below to explore all the ways you will benefit from this engaging, effective program.
Strengthen Skills
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.
We teach active reading strategies that will help you learn and retain information in textbooks, nonfiction and literature. You'll learn previewing and notetaking techniques that boost comprehension and reduce rereading.
Communicating ideas effectively is your key to academic achievement. Instruction focuses on paragraph and essay organization, effective sentence structure, and precise word choice.
Study Smart
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.
Our program will help you save time and study more effectively. Learning how to create study tools and prepare for exams will make a big difference in your grades.
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 time, and have more personal time.
Excel Academically
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 when it comes to schoolwork.
As you succeed with each new academic task, you'll approach the next one with self-assurance and a positive attitude.
High schoolers in this program become better readers and writers and stronger, more confident students. You'll get schoolwork done faster, do better on exams, and get better grades. You will come away prepared to succeed with any challenge in high school or college.
Maximize Your Academic Potential with Our 5-week Program


From the first class, our talented instructors teach students reading, writing, and study skills that lead to stellar grades and academic excellence.
This program includes:
- Weekly online classes led by an expert teacher
- Reading speed practice and online skill development between classes
- A variety of materials, including textbooks, nonfiction, and literature
Plus, get personal support anytime during the program with one-on-one appointments or our exclusive helpline.
Who Are We?
The Institute of Reading Development offers programs in partnership with colleges and universities. Over the last 52 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
A Lifetime of Benefits
The skills you gain in this program will have an impact well beyond high school, and even college. Whatever your goals are, academic or professional, your success will depend on being a smart reader and accomplished writer. The most successful people don't just produce high-quality work; they're also able to juggle tasks, manage a full workload, and handle the pressure of deadlines. If you master these skills now, your future will be bright!



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