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BBB Accredited Since: 5/19/2010
Years in Business: 35
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About This Business
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.
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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 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
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