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Summer Reading Programs for Youth and Adults

Summer 2010 Reading Programs for Children and Adults
Programs in Saratoga Springs, Schenectady, and on Campus

Summer 2010

For an enjoyable activity with lifelong benefits, we recommend one of our eight different reading skills programs
taught by instructors from the Institute of Reading Development.

For information, or to enroll online, please select an age group below:

Reading Programs 

Reading Development Programs for 4-Year-Olds Through Entering 2nd Graders

In these programs, your child will develop the essential reading skills and habits that lead to fluent reading, strong comprehension, and a love of books and reading. You will receive individualized guidance and materials to confidently support your child's reading practice and skill development over the next year.
Reading Programs 

Reading Development Programs for Entering 3rd Through 5th Graders

In these programs, your child will develop the reading comprehension and fluency required to read longer, more complex books with ease and absorption. This ability is the foundation for a lifelong love of reading and for academic success. You will receive individualized guidance and the materials you need to confidently support your child's reading practice and skill development throughout the next year.
Reading Programs 

Reading and Study Skills Programs for Middle School and High School Students

Students in these programs double reading speed, improve comprehension, and learn a step-by-step approach to reading, studying, and taking notes in fiction and non-fiction. They also develop the ability to become fully absorbed in books, which makes reading enjoyable and supports the habit of reading for pleasure.
Reading Programs 

Speed Reading and Comprehension Training Program for Adults, College Students, and Entering High School Seniors

In this class, you will learn to take control of your reading tasks and your time. You will read two to four times faster in any material you tackle, understand and retain what you read better, and take more organized, useful notes.
Programs Designed and Taught by the Institute of Reading Development

Enroll Online Now & View Schedules & Locations

To speak with a program coordinator, or enroll by phone, call (800) 964-8888
Mon.-Thurs. 8am-10pm, Fri. 8am-9pm and Sat. 10am-4pm.
For program locations and schedules in your area, select a program level above.  The summer reading programs are available in Johnstown, Loudonville, Saratoga Springs, Schenectady, and other locations throughout the area.