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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Eleanor S.
The videos were great to build interest in the books. I would recommend this program especially for students who are reluctant readers
Response from Institute of Reading DevelopmentAug 23, 2019
Thank you for this review, Eleanor. I’m happy that you enjoyed our program and we hope to see you and your family again next year. - Tara, Customer Care Specialist
Sandra S.
I would recommend this class to others. The ideas the teacher shared was very useful and needed. I liked her having the agenda written and having the adults having a small part in the class.
Response from Institute of Reading DevelopmentAug 23, 2019
Thank you, Sandra, for a great review. It’s great to hear that you found our program to be very useful. We look forward to seeing you and your child again next year. - Tara, Customer Care Specialist
polina T.
My child really enjoyed the program. The book selection was great cause it wasn't a struggle to make my child read the books.
Response from Institute of Reading DevelopmentAug 23, 2019
Hello Polina, I’m glad to hear that your child really enjoyed the program. Thank you for leaving this review. - Tara, Customer Care Specialist
Jina O.
My child is an advanced reader. Although he is entering Kindergarten, his reading ability was assessed at third grade level. The program allowed us to place him in the second grade reading level to make sure he would be comfortable participating and socializing, as he had never been in a formal classroom setting. The teacher had great command of her classroom while being warm and friendly and seriously, never raising her voice. I will definitely "steal" some of her techniques. The online phonics lessons are extremely good. They are engaging and educational. I would definitely recommend this program to young readers and parents.
Response from Institute of Reading DevelopmentAug 23, 2019
Wow, thank you for such a wonderful review. I’m so glad that your son had such a great experience in his summer reading class. We’ll let your teacher know that she did a great job in your classroom. We look forward to seeing you both next summer. - Tara, Customer Care Specialist
Jennifer T.
My 4 year old was reading before the end of the class! I loved going to the class too. I could help my four year old get excited for school. The little break between the reading class and kindergarten she kept asking about doing homework.
Response from Institute of Reading DevelopmentAug 23, 2019
Hello, Jennifer and thank you for leaving this great review. I love hearing about first-time readers. I’m so glad that our class helped your 4 year old get excited about school and books. - Tara, Customer Care Specialist
Heather F.
We loved the teacher and how she interacted with the kids. And the online reading was awesome as well
Response from Institute of Reading DevelopmentAug 23, 2019
Thank you for this review, Heather. It’s great that you and you child really loved the teacher and the class. - Tara, Customer Care Specialist
Tiffany M.
I saw improvement in my daughter's reading with the program. She really enjoyed her teacher and class
Response from Institute of Reading DevelopmentAug 23, 2019
Thank you, Tiffany, for this great review. I’m happy to hear that your daughter really enjoyed her class. - Tara, Customer Care Specialist
laura B.
Great Teacher! My child learned speed reading quickly and I believe it will be a great benefit in the upcoming school year and beyond. I highly recommend this program.
Response from Institute of Reading DevelopmentAug 22, 2019
What a great review, Laura. I’m glad that you child liked his teacher and that he learned a lot in our classes. We will be happy to see you both again next summer. - Tara, Customer Care Specialist