Summer Reading Skills Program
Research indicates that students can lose up to 20% of their school-year reading gains over the summer break. Through the Summer Reading Skills Program, students can avoid the “summer slide,” keeping their minds sharp and ready for the next academic year. Through interactive activities and personalized attention, kids can boost their comprehension and vocabulary in a supportive environment. Ignite a lifelong love of learning by making reading fun and engaging during the break from school.
2025 Summer Reading Skills Program
Programs Offered in Chandler, Glendale, Litchfield Park, Mesa, Phoenix, Tucson, and Tempe
This summer, help your child become a confident, enthusiastic reader. Summer Reading Skills Programs are offered by the Arizona Educational Foundation, a non-profit organization, and designed and taught by instructors from the Institute of Reading Development.
Strengthen Skills, Build Confidence, Enjoy Reading
These programs teach key reading skills, from phonics and sight words for younger children to comprehension, reading speed, and textbook strategies for older kids, and everything in between.
Guided by a knowledgeable and supportive teacher, students in these programs experience success with reading again and again, developing their skills and building confidence in outstanding books at the right level of challenge for each age.
Your child will avoid the many challenges of summer learning loss and become an avid reader who enjoys reading for school and for pleasure.
How the Programs Work
Your child will attend weekly classes that build skills and provide great experiences with terrific books – books that are filled with interesting characters, exciting storylines, and engaging themes. Between classes, your child will practice reading and complete fun, interactive lessons that develop core skills and build confidence.
An Institute of Reading Development teacher will provide all the support and instruction your child needs to grow as a reader and student. Your child will get a jumpstart on the next school year and be ready to make it a big success!
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About the Institute of Reading Development
The Institute of Reading Development is a nationwide organization based in the United States, focused on providing reading skills instruction to students of all ages, from preschoolers to adults. Founded in 1970 by Paul Copperman, it has grown to serve over three million students through partnerships with colleges, universities, and other educational institutions across all 50 states. The Institute offers programs designed to improve reading abilities, including phonics, comprehension, and speed reading, while fostering a lifelong love of books through engaging curricula and expert instructors. Programs emphasize personalized, research-based instruction to help students succeed academically and enjoy reading.