BINGHAMTON, NY – Binghamton University’s Center for Innovative and Continuing Education is offering various reading skills programs for participants of all ages, beginning the week of June 28, at the University’s Downtown Center, 67 Washington St., Binghamton. Tuition and materials fees vary by program level.

Reading programs for younger students build comprehension as students learn the phonics and fluency skills they need to become strong readers. Programs for older students and adults are geared toward improving comprehension and study skills, vocabulary and speed-reading. The skills taught in these classes reinforce the importance of reading for pleasure and developing a lifelong love of books.         

The programs, offered through the Institute of Reading Development, are part of a community service initiative by Binghamton University’s, Center for Innovative and Continuing Education.

For more information about the reading programs or to register, call the Institute for Reading Development at 800-979-8980, 8 a.m.–10 p.m. Monday through Friday; 8 a.m.-7p.m. Saturday or 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday.