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Additional Information

Additional Information for Institute Of Reading Development

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Headquarters
5 Commercial Blvd, Novato, CA 94949-6118
BBB File Opened:
9/27/1990
Years in Business:
34
Business Started:
1/16/1990
Business Started Locally:
1/16/1990
Business Incorporated:
1/16/1990
Accredited Since:
5/19/2010
Type of Entity:
Corporation
Number of Employees:
800
Alternate Business Name
  • Institute Of Reading Development, Inc.
Business Management
  • Mr. Paul Copperman, President
  • Mr. Joshua Kizner, Director of Operations
Contact Information

Principal

  • Mr. Joshua Kizner, Director of Operations
Additional Contact Information

Email Addresses

Serving Area
  • USA
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.

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