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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 Consumer Courier, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5.
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June Z.
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The reading program was amazing. The teacher was awesome. My daughter loved it and would attend more in the future.
Response from Institute of Reading Development· Jul 26, 2019
I’ll be sure to let your teacher know how much your daughter loved class. It sounds like your daughter had a great time. We can’t wait to see her next year! - Tara, Customer Care Specialist
Azad H.
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I liked this program. This is really good for kids to improve their reading and comprehension. They can really do good in school after taking courses here. It's online and class room program.
Response from Institute of Reading Development· Jul 26, 2019
Thank you for this review, Azad. I’m so glad that you like both the classroom and online components of he class. We hope to see your children again in future summers. - Tara, Customer Care Specialist
Michelle M.
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My 5 year old took the first grade reading class. By the end of the class she was reading more confidently. My only criticisms is I wish the class lasted longer than 4 weeks. Hopefully in the future they can develop a math version to accompany this course as well. My family had a superb experience.
Response from Institute of Reading Development· Jul 26, 2019
Hello Michelle, it’s great to hear that your daughter was a more confident reader after taking our 5 week program. We can’t wait to see you and your daughter next year. - Tara, Customer Care Specialist
Alona G.
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I enrolled my 4 yr old in this program without expectations because I’m thinking he is young anyway and if he learns he learns but if not then I should be okay with it. My friends/coworker is telling me that kids learn to read anyway so why even bother enrolling my kid in this program. One thing that I should say is how surprised I am that he actually learned how to read simple sentences. Learning the sight words was helpful and the program gave parents tips on how to support the kids so they can bolster the reading. My child loved the online assignment and a bonus to doing this program too is my child is learning how to focus, dexterity and eye-hand coordination since he needs to work on a laptop, and following instructions on how to do the assignments independently. I showed a video of My child to my coworker and she was very impressed and told me that he is advanced compared to even some kindergarteners she knows
Response from Institute of Reading Development· Jul 25, 2019
Alona, it’s truly wonderful to hear that your son has made such strides in his early reading development. I’m glad that your son loved our classes and our at-home assignments. We look forward to seeing you both in our classes next year. - Tara, Customer Care Specialist
Sonny J.
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Great program for maintaining or improving grade level reading skills over the summer. The teacher was great and made the learning fun. My child was an average or slightly below average reader going into the program. I think if someone was really struggling they might require more attention then they could get in a classroom setting like this. However for a slightly below average grade level reader (or advanced reader) looking to maintain and slightly improve reading skills, this program is perfect!
Response from Institute of Reading Development· Jul 25, 2019
Thank you for this wonderful feedback, Sonny. I’m so glad that your son received the extra boost in his reading skills this summer. We look forward to seeing him again next year. - Tara, Customer Care Specialist
Donna H.
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This was a great program. I registered my son because at the end of K he announced that "since school is over I don't have to read anymore". Well, that was all I needed to hear! The 5 Sunday's was just the right amount for him to enjoy and the online sessions were entertaining for him to truly enjoy and ask to work on them each week. I would highly recommend this to any parent.
Response from Institute of Reading Development· Jul 25, 2019
Wow, Donna, it sounds like between you and our classes, we really made a reader out of your son! It’s great that he looked forward to our lessons every day. We are excited to see you both next summer. - Tara, Customer Care Specialist
Kelly
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Program was awesome !!
Response from Institute of Reading Development· Jul 25, 2019
Kelly, your review is awesome!
Raquel M.
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Reading program was awesome. My daughter develop a passion for reading that she didn’t have prior. Before she was intimidated and easily deterred but now she gets excited and has desire to read. Miss Crystal was very sweet and informative.
Response from Institute of Reading Development· Jul 24, 2019
Thanks for the review, Raquel. At the Institute, our largest goal is to help children find a love for reading. It’s great that your daughter has found this love for books. We look forward to seeing you and your daughter again next year. - Tara, Customer Care Specialist
