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The Institute of Reading Development is an educational services provider, whose curriculum integrates reading skill development and independent reading. IRD founder Paul Copperman is a presidential appointee to the NCER, and author of Taking Books to Heart. The Institute provides reading instruction and ancillary services for non-credit community education units of universities, colleges, and municipalities.
BBB Accredited Since: 5/19/2010
Years in Business: 36
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Business Details
- BBB File Opened:
- 9/27/1990
- Business Started:
- 1/16/1990
- Business Started Locally:
- 1/16/1990
- Business Incorporated:
- 1/16/1990
- Type of Entity:
- Corporation
- Alternate Names:
- Institute Of Reading Development, Inc.
- Business Management:
- Mr. Paul Copperman, President
- Mr. Joshua Kizner, Director of Operations
- Number of Employees:
- 800
Additional Contact Information
- Principal Contacts
- Mr. Joshua Kizner, Director of Operations
- Additional Phone Numbers
- Other Phone: (800) 470-2891
- Additional Email Addresses
- Customer Service: Email this Business
Additional Information
- Refund and Exchange Policy
- Enrollment Help & Cancellation/Refund Policies
As a nationwide leader in reading and writing skills instruction, the Institute of Reading Development is committed to giving all students the same, enriching program experience. Enrolling in a program means that your child will have a great time learning the skills he or she needs to succeed.
To help, we provide many options for families who enroll in a program and then encounter scheduling obstacles or changes:
Online Programs
Make-up Classes – If you cannot attend a regularly scheduled class, we can arrange a make-up with another online class. We use the same curriculum in all our programs, and every teacher is knowledgeable, encouraging, and highly trained, so your child won’t miss a beat! Go ahead and enroll now to secure your spot in the program with the best schedule for you, then contact us to arrange convenient make-up lessons.
Cancellations – Similarly, if a class is cancelled, we will offer you a make-up. If your entire program is cancelled for any reason, you will have the opportunity to transfer into a different online program at no additional cost.
Credits – If you need to withdraw completely before your program begins, you will receive a full course credit for a future reading program that may be used by any member or your family or transferred to a friend.
Refunds – Enrollments may be fully refunded before a program begins if requested within 10 days of your payment. If you have already received program books and materials, you will be responsible for returning them in undamaged condition. - Business Categories
- Reading Lessons, Online Education, Education
Latest Reviews
Jenna M
"We signed our kindergartener up last year because we thought it would help get her ready before she entered first grade in case she was behind at all. The program is a total scam." ... Read full review
Bach-Nien D
"As a former student who has participated in most of the virtual sessions and some of the in-person classes, my reading comprehension is rather poor and speed reading is pretty much a myth. Reading at an increased pace requires the reader to have an increased vocabulary and familiarity with the reading content." ... Read full review
Lynne S
"I signed my child up for the late summer program hoping it would help prepare him for first grade. While the teacher was great the program itself was horrible." ... Read full review
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