Web-based Support | Essential Skills

Basic Skills Series (iPad/Android/Chromebook)

Initial Setup

It is recommended to use this software with the Google Chrome browser. Java is no longer required to run this software.
Follow the Quick Start Guide to login or use our Online Manual for more detailed instructions.
Create links to make the software easier to access for your students. See our Shortcut Help page.

Common Support Issues

Minimum Requirements

Windows

Broadband internet connection
Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Internet Explorer 9 and above, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge
Printer recommended for printing student reports.

Mac OSX

Broadband internet connection
Mac OS X 10.4 or greater
Safari 5.1 and above, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome
Printer recommended for printing student reports

Mobile

Chromebook, iPad, Android tablet, Windows Surface RT or Pro
Supported web browser applications:
Google Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge, Mozzila Firefox
Broadband internet connection recommended (Wifi)

Quality Gaurantee

All of our products have a 45-day, risk-free trial period. Try the software. If it doesn’t meet your expectations, simply return it for a full refund.

What Customers Are Saying About Our Products

I have been using programs from Essential Skills for four or five years. I've been very satisfied with this software. It's great for working one on one with students and for independent learning. There is a wide variety of great visual and auditory presentation for students of different learning styles. The comprehension programs are excellent for building fluency. One thing that has been very positive for us is using the Marks Manager to print reports for parent conferences so they can see exactly what the children have been working on and how they are doing. I recommend this software highly.
John Bennison, Reading Specialist
Hartwood Elementary, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We use these programs a lot. We all like how easy they are to use, and how simple it is for the teachers and kids to see what the kids have completed. The programs are very comprehensive, and provide a lot of skills practice and reinforcement. They really support what has been taught in the classroom, and they are great for individualized instruction. We have about 300 students using the software, and they love it!
Diana McElwain, Technology Coordinator
Plantation Elementary, Bakersfield, California