Many children lose ground in reading over the summer, and begin the school year at a level lower than what they achieved the previous year. Students in the Institute of Reading Development’s summer programs make substantial gains in reading skills and return to school with increased confidence and excitement about reading.

Reading programs taught by the Institute of Reading Development have been offered in Chico and other locations throughout the area since 1989. Courses are held on the Chico State campus. For information about schedules, the programs’ goals, curriculum, classroom activities, and homework, please follow the links below.

• Reading Readiness Program for 4-Year-Olds and Entering Kindergartners
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• Begining to Read Program for Entering 1st Graders
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• Building Fluency Program for Entering 2nd Graders
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• Developing Independent Reading Skills: Program for Entering 3rd Graders
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• Independent Reading Skills in Children’s Novels: Program for Entering 4th and 5th Graders
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• Reading and Study Skills Program for Entering 6th-8th Graders
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• Reading and Study Skills Program for 9th-11th Graders
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• Speed Reading and Comprehension Training Program for Adults, College Students, and High School Seniors
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To speak with a program coordinator, or enroll by phone, call the Institute of Reading Development at 1-800-964-8888. Their hours are Monday-Thursday, 7am-7pm, Friday, 7am-6pm, Saturday, 7am-1pm.