Institute of Reading DevelopmentReviews of readingprograms.org

Really nice and helpful program 🙂 Your child will love it!

So far this has been a pretty good experience. My son describes the teacher as great and sweet and kind. He is an incoming sophomore in high school so we wanted to find a reading/educational program to help prepare him. Help get him ready for what is next to come. It was very easy to select a program and there is a good variety of schedules available. On the first day yesterday the students were asked to read a portion of the first chapter and the instructor would then interact with the students. There is also an online learning course for them to do every week. So far this is working out great.

Great Teacher, that was concerned about every child's progression. She was there for a purpose to get the child to learn but in a creative and fun way. The books selected for this reading program were entertaining to the kids. My special needs child learned phonics, sight words, and reading comprehension. They also assigned homework every weekend, and it was online which reinforced what she taught in class. Very pleased with the program. She was inclusive, and wonderful to my grandson.

Excellent help

This was a great experience because I loved my teacher.

This was a great way to introduce reading skills and keep our son engaged during the summer. He feels much more engaged in reading and learning letters and more prepared for Pre-K.

I can’t say too much because I wasn’t in the class. However, I could tell by Jamie’s enthusiasm that he enjoyed the class and will be looking forward to next week.

This is a money making scheme from what I can tell. I was initially reluctant bc they said that parents can't be in the classroom. My son is 7 and I didn't feel comfortable leaving my child when I haven't gotten a feel for the program. Secondly, we had a family issue come up to where my child could not participate. I called the day of his class and was told I would have to wait until the weekday to get a call from supervisor. I didn't hear anything back. So I called again mid wk that week and finally a supervisor called back who refused to give me a refund despite my offer to send back the unused materials. She tried to give me a credit and I just wanted a refund. Then she proceeded to ask what my family issue was and I didn't feel comfortable giving her that info. She stated that the refund policy was in the email and when I went back to the email I didn't see it plainly. You have to scroll all the way to the bottom, click on terms and agreements and then scroll through a whole bunch of legal jargon until you get almost to the bottom to see the refund policy. The lady ultimately said she would have to get back to me about a refund. Well, here we are 2 wk later and still no call. So I called today again to ask for a supervisor and was told I would hear back. Still... nothing. I will be sure that my kid's school and area schools know to NOT send these flyers home as this program is not out to help parents and their kids. They are out to get your money. I will make sure to forever give all parents I come in contact with a strong warning about this program. Now I am out almost $400.