California Success Stories

These programs are excellent. They teach all of the skills our students need to develop as readers. There is so much in this software. It gets right to the point of teaching the skills and reinforcing learning. It keeps the interest of the students from Kindergarten to Grade Six.

Peggy Saddlemire, Computer Lab
Carnelian Elementary, Alta Loma, California

Your programs are AWESOME! They are helping our students tremendously.

Bill Young, Computer Teacher
Kern Avenue Elementary School, McFarland, California

The programs from Essential Skills are extremely beneficial in shoring up specific reading weaknesses. The literacy programs mesh perfectly with the language arts standards.

Virginia Ray, Computer Lab
Surprise Valley Elementary, Cedarville, California

We use the Super Phonics program every day. The kids think it is wonderful. One of the things I like most is that my ELL kids do very well in the programs. They get the individual English language instruction and attention they need without a teacher having to be at their side. The children are learning phonics better than they have from any other program.

Diana Raybould, Grade One Teacher
Borrego Springs Elementary, Borrego Springs, California

This is by far the most popular software with all grades. We like how the programs keep track of their progress and that all the programs follow the same pattern of teaching. The teachers really like the fact the programs are so well aligned with the state curriculum.

Laurie Pitts, Computer Lab
Pendleton Elementary School, Buena Park, California

Essential Skills Software has played a vital role in the improved achievement of the Reading Lab students at Webster School. It is the core technology component that provides practice with the strategies necessary for becoming successful readers. Through the data analysis, a marked improvement in the areas of Phonics, Decoding, Vocabulary and Comprehension has been noted. The data reflects increased reading levels for all students across the grade levels. The struggling readers have developed an enthusiasm for reading thanks to Essential Skills Computer Programs.

Wendy Woods and Kathy Gorman, Reading Lab
Webster Elementary, Madera, California

The programs are great! We always use Essential Skills programs for review to prepare the students for state testing.

Leena Phul, Technology Facilitator
Las Flores Elementary, Bellflower, California

Kids really love the program. I can't believe what your program does to help the students. I have even recommended your programs to parents.

Jane Young, Teacher
St Matthew’s Parish School, Pacific Palisades, California

The most teacher and student friendly program to use. Students can work independently.

Ruby Dellamano, Teacher
Costano Elementary, East Palo Alto, California

We use the software from Essential Skills daily. We are very happy and use it with at risk students in first through sixth grade, with ELL, and in the after school tutorial program as well. Our regular students in grades four to six are using Grammar. We are very satisfied with the results.

Barbara Smith, Computer Technologist
Emery Elementary, Buena Park, California