Institute of Reading DevelopmentReviews of readingprograms.org

The teachers are all very nice and patient with my daughter's learning. Her speed of learning, understanding the passage and picking up new vocabulary have improved a great deal!

This helped me with reading.

Having a trust worthy teacher is nice.

My experience was GREAT because I saw a few shy children participate in class and enjoyed learning. The teacher ensured all children participated in answering questions and if they struggled then the teacher simplified the process of sounding out letters and connecting words so the child would understand and learn how to read a word. No child was left behind in class. This experience left a big impression on my son (5 years old) and he can't wait to go back to class. I have never heard my son say "Mom can we go to reading class tomorrow (Sunday) again". I am amazed. The teacher is exceptional.

I like how they jump right into things I like how they have structure.

My daughter attended this last year for the first time- she didn’t like it at all. I signed her up this year anyways cause she needs to do something to get better with reading. When I signed her up the lady told me I had 10 days till the start date to cancel. When I tried to do so a more than 10 days before the start date they said it was 10 after registration. I know what I heard or I wouldn’t have signed her up knowing she didn’t like it. Now it is taking forever for a manager to call me back. I feel like this is never going to get resolved as the managers are backed up on their phone calls I am told. The phone calls are recorded so there is proof of what that person told me on the phone. Now they need to find that proof, it’s not my fault somebody told me the wrong information. I have who I spoke to and on what date. But there is nothing that can be done. Poor customer service on my second time around. Do not do business with them folks. Beware, if you have any problems - you will not get resolution- I feel scammed. They will drag their feet getting back with you so you will not get a refund that is deserved

It was a great experience for my son to share his ideas with other children in USA.

We have been participating in this program approximately every other summer since 2020 and have had an amazing experience each time. Although my son was already a good reader the first summer (going into first grade), the program taught him to read fluidly and to absorb the content rather than just read the words. Going into fourth grade, he learned advanced study skills that helped him during the school year as the curriculum began to be more intense. This year is his first attending live classes at the local university. As he heads into middle school, he is looking forward to improving his study skills, learning new ones, and enjoying more sophisticated books that engage him at the appropriate age and reading levels. We recommend this program to everyone.