The Institute of Reading Development is a nationwide leader in reading skills instruction. Since 1970, the Institute has taught more than two million students in partnership with colleges and universities across the United States. The Institute’s inspired instruction encourages a lifelong love of reading in every student.
Institute of Reading Development (readingprograms.org) has 639 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5.
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Cenobia A.
I strongly recommend this class for kids it help mine a lot.
Response from Institute of Reading DevelopmentOct 14, 2019
Hello Cenobia, thank you for this great feedback. - Tara, Customer Care Specialist
Nathan J.
Although this program is expensive, there is no foul play involved. The description of the program exactly matches the actual experience you will receive and I believe it's worth it. If you need help with reading and comprehension, this is likely the best place to find it.
Response from Institute of Reading DevelopmentOct 11, 2019
Hello Nathan, thank you for this review. I’m happy to hear that you had an enjoyable and valuable experience with the program. We appreciate you recommending it to others. - Tara, Customer Care Specialist
Neil
I was incredibly skeptical of the claims that this program made about improving your reading speed before taking the class--and in all honesty, I haven't actually tripled my non-textbook pace having just finished it. I have about doubled it, though, and I can tell I'm still getting faster each time I honestly apply the techniques we used in class. If you're thinking it would be nice, then I recommend you really give it a shot. It's a surprisingly great class.
Response from Institute of Reading DevelopmentOct 7, 2019
Wow Neil, thank you for this great feedback. It’s great to hear you doubled your reading speed and that you found the right tools to succeed with the techniques we used in class. - John Boyd, Director of Instruction
Moon D.
The experience was amazing. It wasn’t a waste of time or money. My reading speed has doubled, and my ability to understand and retain a text has also increased greatly. The program was interesting and it’s teachers were knowledgeable and very experienced in what they were teaching. I would recommend this program for high school scholars and college students as it prepares you for both. The program has also helped me to love reading even more
Response from Institute of Reading DevelopmentOct 1, 2019
Hello Moon, thank you for this review. I’m glad that you had a great experience in your program and that your reading speed has doubled. It’s especially wonderful to hear that you have a deeper love of reading; that’s what we’re here for! - Tara, Customer Care Specialist
Jo Ann Jones R.
This program was a huge help to my daughter's reading skills. Prior to the class she was struggling with her reading and her comprehension. The class exceeded my expectations. She is now a more fluent reader and is enjoying to read!
Response from Institute of Reading DevelopmentSep 30, 2019
Hello JoAnn, thank you for this review. I’m glad that you found your daughter’s summer reading classes to be a huge help, and that your daughter is now a more fluent reader. We look forward to seeing your family again next year for even more reading success. - John Boyd, Director of Instruction
Dante N' Liezl A.
This learning experience was a very engaging and fun way for our struggling son to enjoy reading. His teacher was very adapt at getting the kids to explore the plot of the books, have them verbally express what they thought about the book, etc. My son was happy with the books that were used for the reading and writing course in the program. The videos that accompanied the learning process were also very informative and fun as well. I would highly recommend this course if you are interested in helping your child enjoy reading and improving their reading comprehension and writing skills.
Response from Institute of Reading DevelopmentSep 24, 2019
Hello Dante; thank you for this great review. I’m happy to hear that your son enjoyed his summer reading program and his online lessons. We look forward to seeing you and your son for summers to come. - Tara, Customer Care Specialist
Iliana
My daughter is in the second grade and has been actively participating with the Institute of Reading for over a year. She wanted to be challenged and she has completed the third grade reading program this summer. She did great. She has a passion for reading and she has done amazing in school. The online program has helped her with her fluency and comprehension. I am ecstatic with the results. This program has been so beneficial for my daughter!
Response from Institute of Reading DevelopmentSep 24, 2019
Iliana, I love hearing from families who have taken our programs for multiple summers. I’m glad that your daughter has a passion for reading and that she loved our program. Thank you for your review and we can’t wait to see her again next summer. - Tara, Customer Care Specialist
Amy R F.
This program is worth every penny. My reading speeds tripled, retention is higher and my notes are more personalized to help with recall. I highly recommend this program.
Response from Institute of Reading DevelopmentSep 24, 2019
Thank you Amy, for this great review. It’s great to hear that your reading speed increased and that your retention is much higher. - Tara, Customer Care Specialist