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


Your Child Will Only Learn to Read Once
By investing in core skill development now, you'll ensure that your child has a productive and enjoyable time in kindergarten. 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 Learning to Read a Big Success!
Summer Online Program for 4-Year-Olds & Kindergartners
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 in Kindergarten?
Preparing your child for kindergarten is an important step in their educational journey. To best prepare your child, focus on developing their reading skills, building social skills, fostering a love for learning, and establishing routines. By doing so, you'll ensure that your child has a positive and successful experience in their first year of school.
Great experiences with wonderful books that spark the imagination, plus the structure and support to learn key early reading skills get the kids in our program well on the way to success as readers and students.


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 attend class with your child to provide support and encouragement, and make sure that he or she completes independent practice during the week. 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 learn to read once. Make it a big success!
Give Your Child the Reading Advantage
Your child will only learn to read 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