Most students gain 1.5 to 2 reading levels after nine consecutive months at Literacy Action Inc (LAI). Since there is a wide range of educational levels and needs among our students, there is no standard time it take to complete the program.On average, students at Literacy Action enter our program at a fifth grade reading level. Research says that it takes between 40 and 100 classroom/contact hours to advance one grade level. Students generally take two classes per semester.