Institute of Reading Development Tutoring

Institute of Reading Development Tutoring includes weekly live tutoring that features read-alouds with guided comprehension and guided reading to support comprehension. Each student completes a baseline assessment early in the program, followed by weekly skill checks with instant results. Quarterly subscribers receive quarterly progress reports that summarize progress over time.

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Weekly 50-minute tutoring sessions
• Price: Weekly live tutoring for Pre-K-12th Grade starting at $49/week.

The program has 56 years of results and has served over 3 million families. It offers weekly live tutoring for Pre-K-12th Grade with the choice of small group or 1-on-1 plans and keeps the same tutor at the same time each week. Instruction follows a research-based rhythm and uses a curriculum powered by the most current research on the Science of Reading, and the programs are described as warm, encouraging, and very low-pressure. The program has been featured on more than 508 news sites and offers a 14-Day Test Drive with a 100% refund if a family is not thrilled before the start of the 3rd session.

Parent feedback includes comments such as, “This program is a game-changer for any child struggling with reading! You will see a noticeable difference in how your child engages with books. It's worth every penny!” from Vanessa, parent of a 5th grader. Michele, parent of a kindergartner, shared that by the third week her child was grasping new sight words and by the fifth week said, “Mommy I can read!” and now reads one of the program books every night without being asked. Shana, parent of a 2nd grader, reported that her son was already a strong reader and that the program took his reading to another level, especially in comprehension. Stephanie, parent of a kindergartner, stated that after being in the program, her child became a lot more confident and happier with reading.

Last updated May 10, 2026.