Before Your Program
- Reading Skills Assessment: A quick assessment ensures your child starts at exactly the right level with perfectly matched materials and instruction.
Since 2024, Arizona Educational Foundation has proudly partnered with the Institute of Reading Development, a nationwide leader in reading instruction, to help students of all ages build strong reading skills and a lifelong love of books.
The Institute of Reading Development is delighted to partner with Arizona Educational Foundation to offer programs that help students become confident and skilled readers.
Summer: Three Months that Will Shape Your Child's Reading Future
Summer break is a critical turning point in your child's reading development - it can either accelerate progress or lead to significant setbacks.
The Coming Summer Achievement Gap
Students who don’t read over the summer can lose 2-3 months of reading progress, while those who do can gain 2 months. This creates a 4+ month achievement gap by the start of school.
The Snowball Effect
Reading skills snowball. Strong reading skills compound with each year, while gaps in reading grow wider over time. For example, without help, 88% of students who fall behind in 1st grade remain behind in 4th grade.
Choose Your Child's Path Now
The path you choose this summer shapes your child's entire year. Our proven program transforms potential learning loss into real gains, sending students back to school confident and ready to excel.
"This program has truly transformed my child's reading skills. He now approaches books with excitement and confidence!"
- Emily L., Mother of 4th Grader
The Reading Advantage Program
Transform your child's summer into a season of reading success with our proven approach.
Research-Based Skills Development
Our research-based approach ensures success at every stage of reading development.
- Science of Reading principles guide early instruction
- Grade-specific skill development at every level
- Proven strategies build lasting comprehension skills
Live Classes & Inspiring Instruction
Our expert teachers create dynamic learning environments where every student thrives.
- Active participation and discussion
- Guided reading practice and feedback
- Individual attention and support
A Complete Path to Success
Our comprehensive program integrates everything your child needs for reading success.
- Reading assessment ensures the right level
- Interactive learning between classes
- Expert guidance throughout the journey
Your Child's Path to Reading Success
Pre-K & Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th & 5th Grade
6th-8th Grade
9th-11th Grade
12th Grade & College
Program for 4-Year-Olds and Entering Kindergartners
In this fun and exciting program, your child will learn to read.
Under the guidance of an expert instructor, your child will:
- Develop strong letter recognition skills
- Build essential beginning phonics abilities
- Learn important sight words
- Discover the joy of reading through wonderful picture books
By the end of the program, your child will be reading simple words and sentences with confidence!
Summer In-person Program $379 + Materials
Program for Entering 1st Graders
In this fun program, your child will learn to read independently. Through great reading experiences in terrific books, children build the skills needed for reading success.
Under the guidance of an expert instructor, your child will:
- Strengthen essential phonics skills
- Build a strong sight word vocabulary
- Develop key comprehension strategies
- Experience the excitement of reading wonderful books
Your child will return to school ready to tackle first-grade challenges with confidence and enthusiasm!
Summer In-person Program $379 + Materials
Program for Entering 2nd Graders
In this fun program your child will become a confident, enthusiastic reader. Children build strong phonics skills and improve reading fluency and comprehension.
Under the guidance of an expert instructor, your child will:
- Master advanced phonics and word-attack strategies
- Develop strong reading fluency
- Build key comprehension skills
- Experience the joy of reading terrific books
Your child will return to school in the fall as a stronger, more confident reader, ready to tackle second-grade challenges with enthusiasm.
Summer In-person Program $379 + Materials
Program for Entering 3rd Graders
In this fun program, your child will become a strong, enthusiastic reader. Children master long-word decoding while building fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary.
Under the guidance of an expert instructor, your child will:
- Master strategies for reading longer, more complex words
- Build strong reading fluency and expression
- Develop comprehension skills
- Build vocabulary skills
- Discover great chapter books
Your child will return to school in the fall as a stronger, more confident reader, ready to tackle third-grade challenges with enthusiasm.
Summer In-person Program $379 + Materials
Program for Entering 4th and 5th Graders
In this exciting program, your child will become a more skilled, confident reader. Children strengthen comprehension strategies while mastering textbook reading and building rich vocabulary.
Under the guidance of an expert instructor, your child will:
- Strengthen comprehension strategies
- Develop strong textbook and nonfiction reading skills
- Build a rich, academic vocabulary
- Enhance reading fluency
- Experience outstanding children's novels
Your child will return to school in the fall ready to excel in all subjects with confidence and enthusiasm.
Summer In-person Program $379 + Materials
Program for Entering 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders
In this exciting program, your middle schooler will become a more confident reader and student. Students develop strong reading strategies while mastering essential study skills.
Under the guidance of an expert instructor, your child will:
- Build reading efficiency
- Master comprehension strategies
- Strengthen textbook and nonfiction reading skills
- Develop a strong academic vocabulary
- Learn powerful study and organization techniques
- Experience engaging novels
Your child will return to school prepared to excel across all subjects with confidence and strong academic skills.
Summer In-person Program $379 + Materials
Program for Entering 9th, 10th, and 11th Graders
In this exciting program, your high schooler will become a more confident reader and student. Students master advanced reading strategies while developing essential academic skills.
Under the guidance of an expert instructor, your child will:
- Increase reading speed and efficiency
- Master advanced comprehension techniques
- Build strong textbook and research reading skills
- Expand academic and SAT-level vocabulary
- Learn powerful study and organization strategies
- Experience engaging literature
Your child will return to school ready to excel in challenging courses with confidence and strong academic skills.
Summer In-person Program $379 + Materials
Program for Entering 12th Graders & College Students
This highly effective program prepares students to excel in college-level courses. Students develop the advanced reading and study skills essential for college success.
Under the guidance of an expert instructor, students will:
- Master college-level reading speed and efficiency
- Develop advanced comprehension strategies
- Build strong academic and research reading skills
- Learn effective workload management techniques
- Master essential study and organization strategies
Students complete the program ready to tackle college courses with confidence and strong academic skills.
Summer In-person Program $379 + MaterialsHow Your Summer Reading Program Works
The roadmap for your child's summer reading success
Your 5-Week Program
- Weekly Live Classes: Five engaging 75-minute sessions with an expert teacher who guides reading growth through instruction, activities, and discussion.
- Interactive Learning: Three 30-minute sessions each week in our Online Learning Center deliver additional skill-building instruction and activities.
- Books & Materials: Carefully selected reading materials support your child's progress and foster a love of reading.
Throughout Your Program
- Expert Teacher Support: Schedule one-on-one teacher appointments or reach our teacher helpline whenever you need guidance.
Program Completion
- Success Report: Receive a detailed progress report with personalized recommendations—perfect for sharing with your child's school teacher.
"My friend asked how my daughter became such a confident reader—the transformation in just 5 weeks was incredible! Now when she faces challenging books, she doesn’t give up—she gets excited to figure them out!"
"I was worried about summer learning loss, but this program did more than prevent backsliding. When school started, her teacher was amazed at how well she was reading. The structured approach and expert teaching made all the difference."
"NEW My friend asked how my daughter became such a confident reader—the transformation in just 5 weeks was incredible! Now when she faces challenging books, she doesn’t give up—she gets excited to figure them out!"
Our Double Guarantee
Our Scheduling Promise
We understand that life can be unpredictable. If you child needs to miss a class or adjust their schedule, we've got you covered at no extra cost. Whether in-person or online, we'll ensure your child's reading journey stays on track with flexible solutions.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
We are dedicated to helping your child become a skilled and confident reader. If you're not satisfied that your child is a stronger reader by the end of the program, we'll keep working together until you are fully confident in his or her progress.
Summer Reading Advantage Program
$379
Online Program: $379 + $39 materials & shipping
Includes:
Live Expert-Led Classes- Interactive Learning Center
- Perfectly Matched Books
- Expert Teacher Support
- Step-by-Step Skill Building
- Small Class Sizes
- Reading Skills Assessment
- Engaging Summer Activities
- Flexible Scheduling Options
- Our Double Guarantee
Don't miss this summer's opportunity. Secure your preferred schedule while spaces are still available.
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Inspiring Instruction Dynamic, engaging classes that build skills and confidence. -
Complete Path to Success Expert instruction, perfectly matched books, and proven skill-building activities. -
Peace of Mind Our double guarantee ensures your complete satisfaction.
Transform One Summer into a Lifetime of Success
Your child's reading journey this summer creates benefits that compound over time:
Immediate Reading Advantage
From day one, your child will develop the confidence to tackle reading challenges with an "I can do this" attitude. While other students lose ground over the summer, your child can gain a 4+ month advantage in reading progress.
School-Year Success
With strong reading skills, your child will unlock every part of learning. They'll understand stories more deeply, discover new words with excitement, and read aloud with confidence. As they advance, they'll tackle textbooks effectively, understand complex directions, and master challenging material in every subject.
Lifelong Impact
This is the Reading Advantage at work: stronger skills lead to greater confidence, which fuels reading enjoyment. The more students read, the better they become—creating an upward spiral of success that continues throughout their education.
Questions?
We're an open book.
Let's discuss your child's reading development. Call today to speak with an Institute of Reading Development Program Advisor.
Call 1-800-470-2891