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Building Real Readers, 
Week by Week

Raise a skilled, enthusiastic reader with expert tutors from the Institute of Reading Development. Personalized help your child enjoys. Fast to start. Easy to Follow.

Building Real Readers,
Week by Week

Raise a skilled, enthusiastic reader with expert tutors from the Institute of Reading Development. Personalized help your child enjoys. Fast to start. Easy to follow.

 

Why Parents Trust Raising Skilled Readers

56

Years of Excellence

Teaching kids to read with proven methods

3M+

Families Trust Us

Research-based, grade-specific progression

Aligned with School

Skill instruction progresses month to month, keeping pace with your child's classroom learning.

 

Same Tutor, Same Time

Predictable practice that fits real life—consistency builds confidence and results.

 

Real Progress Reports

Track actual gains with detailed reports—see measurable improvement, not guesses.

 

Research-Based

Our curriculum is powered by the most current research on the Science of Reading.

 

 

"Tears of Joy" 

 

My daughter has only had two sessions of this program and we were doing a lesson from last week's online phonics homework (oops) AND SHE IS READING THE WORDS ON THE SCREEN. Is this real life? I could burst into tears right now. Is this magic? How did this even happen??

 

Sakena W. 
Parent of 1st Grader

"Mommy, I can read!"
 

By the third week, I saw my child grasping the new sight words. At the fifth week, my child said "Mommy I can read!" She got confidence and now she reads one of the reading program books every night without me asking!!

 

 

 

Michele H. 
Parent of Kindergartner

"Game Changer"
 

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!

 

 

 

 

Vanessa B. 
Parent of 5th Grader

How It Works

Reserve your spot, schedule your time, and start building skills this week.

The Weekly Routine

Weekly Tutoring Session

50 minutes every week — same time, same teacher! Personalized instruction on grade-specific reading skills and comprehension strategies.

Every Monday

A new Reading Unit arrives in your child's web app, featuring a beautiful, exciting eBook and short, targeted skill lessons.

Before Next Week 

Your child will complete a quick skills check. You'll get instant feedback and your teacher will know exactly what to review in the next session.

Then Keep Going!

Each week of instruction builds on the last, so your child is always on track for success as a reader in their current grade.

Progress You Can See

Baseline Assessment

In week 1, complete a 15-minute initial reading assessment so that you and your tutor know exactly where your child's skills stand.

Check Skills Weekly

A quick skills check is a built-in part of every Weekly Reading Unit. Get instant results and the chance to review missed questions.

Proof of Progress

Quarterly subscribers get a full skill reassessment and end-of-quarter progress report. Subscribe to see proof of gains—not guesses.

What Your Child Needs—

Extra Help or Extra Challenge

Support tailored to where your child is today—from a national leader in reading instruction.

Struggling Readers

① Extra attention to fix gaps

② Predictable weekly wins (less resistance)

③ Clear progress you can see

"...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!"

Vanessa
Parent of 5th Grader

Ready to Advance

① Targeted instructions to go further, faster

② Weekly challenges at just-right level

③ Confidence that compounds

"My son was already a strong reader, but this program took it to another level. I really wanted him to improve on his comprehension, and he did. I'm very impressed."

Shana
Parent of 2nd Grader

Grade-by-Grade Expertise

A Clear Path. Progress Every Month.

4 Yrs & Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th & 5th Grade
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4-Year-Olds and Kindergarten

Letters, Sounds, and Sentences!


Month by month, children learn the building blocks of reading: letter recognition, phonics, and sight words. They learn to read simple stories with confidence and enjoy picture book read alouds that spark thinking and engagement.


  • The letters of the alphabet and the sounds they stand for
  • Blending words and reading sentences in decodable stories
  • Fun read alouds with guided discussions to build comprehension
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1st Grade

From sounding out to reading smoothly


Children crack the reading code, discovering new phonics patterns and high frequency sight words. As they practice in fun stories, they progress from effortful decoding to reading with confidence and ease.


  • Long and short vowel patterns, consonant blends, and sight words/li>
  • Applying new skills in decodable stories
  • Guided reading to build fluency and comprehension
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2nd Grade

From phonics to fluency and meaning


Students master more complex spelling patterns and learn to decode longer words. As they build fluency and comprehension, reading becomes easier and more enjoyable.


  • Decoding longer words with common vowel teams, prefixes, and suffixes
  • Fluent, expressive reading to support comprehension
  • Recognizing story structure and understanding characters’ feelings and motivations
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3rd Grade

Richer Stories, Deeper Thinking


Vocabulary grows and comprehension sharpens as students tackle richer texts in both fiction and nonfiction. They transform into strong readers who can think independently and monitor their understanding.


  • Decoding multisyllabic words with prefixes, suffixes, and syllable patterns
  • Fluency with phrasing and expression to carry meaning
  • Finding main ideas and key details, following complex plotlines, and exploring themes
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4th and 5th Grade

From “learning to read” to “reading to learn”


Students tackle longer fiction and nonfiction with growing independence. They master strategies to unlock new vocabulary, read strategically, and think critically and deeply about what they read.


  • Using context and word-solving strategies to build vocabulary
  • Fluent, purposeful reading and greater stamina across subjects
  • Identifying key information, summarizing, and monitoring comprehension

With Raising Skilled Readers, you're not just signing up for a program; you're investing in your child's future.
 

Join the thousands of families who have transformed their children into enthusiastic readers.

Zero-Risk 21-Day Satisfaction 

Guarantee

If you don't feel it working after your first two scheduled sessions, we'll fix it or provide a refund.

Spots available until 10-22-25 or until spaces fill—

whichever comes first.

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Parent Community Included

Stay motivated with weekly wins, expert guidance, and fast answers.

The Raising Skilled Readers Community includes:

  • Weekly wins, challenges, and accountability prompts so reading happens at home
     
  • Expert Q&As, and short how-tos from reading specialists
     
  • Fast answers from parents who've solved the same problems
     
  • Safe, moderated threads: no spam, no drama

Together, we raise skilled readers. 

With Raising Skilled Readers, you're not just signing up for a program; you're investing in your child's future.
Join the thousands of families who have transformed their children into enthusiastic readers.

With Raising Skilled Readers, you're not just signing up for a program; you're investing in your child's future.

Join the thousands of families who have transformed their children into enthusiastic readers.

"Reading Became a Joy!"

My son struggled in school this year with his reading and reading level...As a parent I felt devasted and frustrated for my son. That's where this program comes in. Reading...became a joy! A total 180 degrees where he was when he finished 3rd grade...I am so grateful we can start the new school year excited. This has really transformed my son's ability to want to read and read with more confidence.

Bridget

Parent of 4th Grader

"Genuinely Amazed"

My son wasn't very interested in reading at first. But after this program and committing to 10-15 minutes of daily reading, his confidence grew noticeably. I was genuinely amazed--reading didn't just improve his skills; it gave him the confidence to express himself and take the stage. Since English is our second language and we speak a different language at home, this progress meant even more to us.

Premalatha

Parent of 4th Grader

"Major Breakthroughs"

My son had major breakthroughs with reading. He mastered fluency, silent letters, reading comprehension, and vocabulary. He read with expression so clearly you could feel the story come alive. His overall confidence has grown so much. For the past two weeks, he has been reading his chapter book to me instead of asking me to read to him.

 

 

Rochelle

Parent of 3rd Grader

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Questions Parents Ask 

(Before They Sign Up)

Straight answers about results, schedules, and support—plus our 21-day satisfaction guarantee.

What if I pay and I can't do the available schedules?

What if we miss a session?

Can we switch between 6:1 and 1:1?

How does scheduling work?

Is this only for struggling readers?

Is there a guarantee?

Do you offer refunds?

What payment options are available?

You can start your monthly subscription at any time with your major credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Klarna. (Klarna may offer pay-over-time options for tutoring programs, as well.) Discounts are available for quarterly (8% off) and annual (16% off) subscriptions. In addition to the subscription, new students pay a one-time New Enrollment Set-up fee of $99. There will be no additional fees for students registering for our current slots; once these slots are filled, the one-time fee will be reinstated.

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Enrollment closes 10-22-25 or when spots fill.

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