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We will provide a home study make-up lesson, which involves instructional materials you and your child will access online. If you wish, your son or daughter may also make-up the missed lesson in another nearby class. To view class schedule options, please click here.
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.
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.
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.
Each lesson includes phonics and word-attack instruction and games, fluency training, independent reading practice and comprehension-building discussions in engaging children's books. The teacher will individually assess your child and provide you with guidance for selecting books at the right level for your child throughout second grade.
For more detailed information, view the Program Overview section of the Program Guide.
Students reinforce what they have learned in class during four sessions of home practice. This practice consists of independent reading and short assignments in the phonics and word-attack program, Pole and Vole and the Quest for the Book of Language. The practice is well structured and enjoyable, with easy-to-follow instructions.
For comprehensive information about homework, view the Guidance for Home Practice section of the Program Guide.
The maximum class size is eighteen students. The class size allows for your child to receive personal attention from the teacher, while also participating in lively group discussions and activities.
Class instruction and program materials meet the needs of a wide range of students. The teacher provides individualized support and guidance based on your child's skill level and needs.
Parents are welcome to attend all or any part of any class with their child.
For more information, or to enroll by phone,
call the Institute of Reading Development at 1 (800) 964-8888
7 AM-10 PM Monday through Friday, 8 AM-7 PM Saturday and Sunday