Summer Reading Programs for Adults, College Students, and Entering High School Seniors

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Where are the classes held?

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Is it possible to make up missed lessons?

All students receive a lifetime repeat privilege, so you can make up any missed classes at any time in the future. Additionally, it is sometimes possible to make up the missed lesson the same week, in another class at a nearby location. To view class schedule options, please click here.

What is the enrollment deadline?
Enrollments are taken until the start date of class, or until the class is fully enrolled.
Is there a discount for enrolling more than one student in the program?

After you enroll one student, you will receive a $30 discount for each additional student you enroll. The discount applies to family members at the same mailing address.

What is the refund policy?

Refund requests must be made in writing and postmarked at least ten days before the first day of class. There is a $15 processing fee per family

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Are scholarships available?
A limited number of scholarships are available to students with demonstrated financial need.
What is the Institute of Reading Development?

A leader in reading instruction since 1971, the Institute helps educational organizations provide reading skills programs to the communities they serve. For more information, visit www.readingprograms.org.

What happens in class?

In this carefully designed program, students learn to take active control of their reading, whether academic, business, or recreational. Each class includes instruction in reading speed, comprehension strategies, study skills and vocabulary. Students see immediate progress as they apply these skills in a variety of nonfiction texts as well as an enjoyable work of literature. Students come out of program reading significantly faster, with better concentration, comprehension, and recall in all of their reading.

Is there any homework in this program?

Between the weekly lessons, students apply their new skills in their regular reading material, so the practice does not increase their existing workload. Students experience immediate gains in speed and efficiency, greatly diminishing the time it takes to complete existing reading tasks.

How long does it take to acquire these skills?

The program is conducted in a workshop format, which emphasizes in-class application and practice under the guidance of an experienced instructor. You can expect to see speed, comprehension, and retention gains during the first lesson. These gains will increase as the program progresses.

Will this class add to my workload?

This class will decrease your workload. Most students double their reading speed during the first or second lesson. You will not need to read or study additional materials for this class, because homework consists of applying the skills and strategies learned in class to your regular school, work, or personal reading.

What is the Lifetime Repeat Privilege?

At any time in the future, you may repeat any lesson or the entire program for free.