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639 reviews
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.
639 approved reviews, newest moderated first
Dana A.
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This program helped my daughter learn the alphabet and recognize 3 letter words like, cat.
Response from Institute of Reading Development· Aug 16, 2019
Hello Dana, thank you for this review. We hope to see you and your daughter again next year. - Tara, Customer Care Specialist
Tim A.
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Program was very helpful in improving reading skills and keeping my kids sharp during the summer. It will help them in the upcoming year.
Response from Institute of Reading Development· Aug 15, 2019
Thank you for your review, Tim. I’m glad that you and your kids have enjoyed the program. We look forward to seeing you again next year. - Tara, Customer Care Specialist
Rick
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Our grandson is going into 6th grade and has reading comprehension challenges. We keep him a couple of days a week and have always spent a few hours doing "school work" during the summer. When we received promotional material for the Univ. of St. Thomas program I called and it was suggested we enroll him in the 5th grade level program instead of the 6th through 8th, which we did. Although the program isn't inexpensive, it was worth it. The instructor was full of fun energy but had educational and discipline expectations. There was also homework (about 2 hours a week of reading and videos), but Caleb never complained. I believe he is a better reader and considers reading more fun after attending these classes. We recommend this program.
Response from Institute of Reading Development· Aug 15, 2019
Wow, thank you for sharing this, Rick. I’m so glad that your grandson has become a more confident and engaged reader in our summer class. We can’t wait to see your grandson again in our middle school class next summer. - Tara, Customer Care Specialist
Keawe F.
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I think that the class session period was one week too long because I was mostly studying for the class but had little time to prepare for school. I would like it if the class ended one week before school so we would have the chance to prepare ourselves for school
Response from Institute of Reading Development· Aug 19, 2019
Thank you, Keawe, for your feedback. Many of our students start school at different times that is why we offer a wide variety of class options in the early and late summer that can fit the needs of many families. Take care, and have a great school year. - Tara, Customer Care Specialist
CRE
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The instructor was informative and patient. The class helped with beginning phonics and reading simple sentences just as promised. The instructor also kept the students fully engaged with her teaching methodology. The books that are included were fun and my daughter enjoyed them. My only negative is that the instructor cancelled the last 2 classes 30 minutes before they were scheduled to start. The students could have gotten much more out of the class with the last 2 sessions.
Response from Institute of Reading Development· Aug 15, 2019
Hello, CRE. I’m glad that you found the instructor to be informative and patient, and that she kept her class fully engaging. We hope to see you again in future summers. - Tara, Customer Care Specialist
Tammy M.
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This was a great start to our daughters lifetime to learning to read. Simple interactive online skills were fun for her to play and learn. Found the insight from the teacher to be very helpful and encouraging for continued learning.
Response from Institute of Reading Development· Aug 15, 2019
Hello Tammy, thank you for this great review. I’m glad you and your daughters enjoyed the interactive online lessons as well as the teacher’s insight. We look forward to seeing you again next year. - Tara, Customer Care Specialist
Roxie R.
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My son really enjoyed the class. After struggling to maintain a B average in reading last year in 5th grade, this program gave him confidence and the tools to begin 6th grade on a more advanced level. Thanks Roxie
Response from Institute of Reading Development· Aug 14, 2019
Hello Roxie, It’s great to hear that your son enjoyed his class. I’m happy that your son got the boost in confidence he needed in order to start his 6th grade year. - Tara, Customer Care Specialist
Melanie K.
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This is a fun and interactive way to introduce letters, phonics, and reading. My son looked forward to the lessons, both in person and online. I would highly recommend the program!
Response from Institute of Reading Development· Aug 13, 2019
Thank you, Melanie, for this review. I’m so glad that your son loved his in-person and online lessons. We look forward to seeing you again next year. - Tara, Customer Care Specialist
