North Dakota

Johnet Christianson, Title One Teacher, Dakota Elementary, Minot, North Dakota
"We use the math and reading titles from Essential Skills extensively. Our LD kids need the variety of visual and auditory skills offered in these programs. We like how you can pick specific skills to work on and how each program is customizable for all students regardless of their learning style or ability level."

Kathy Feist, Title One Teacher, Lewis & Clark Elementary, Minot, North Dakota
"I love your programs and have promoted them with many other Title One teachers. We use all levels of the Reading Comprehension series, the High-Low Readers, Mastering Numeration and Super Phonics. These programs do a great job of reinforcing skills and offer a great bang for your buck. The kids are always very motivated using this software. The use of graphics and reinforcement are excellent."

Del Quigley, Principal, Lincoln Elementary, Dickinson, North Dakota
"We love your software and use it with our kids every day. These programs also really help the kids who are lower functioning and at the beginning stages of reading. The children respond well and are motivated to learn using the Essential Skills programs."

Andrea Hedberg, Title One Teacher, McKinley Elementary, Minot, North Dakota
"I think your software is very child friendly. The students find it motivating and challenging. It is a good supplement to the classroom program and great for repetition and reinforcement of skills. There is a lot to choose from with Essential Skills programs."

Kelly Torgerson, Title One Teacher, North Shore Elementary, Minot, North Dakota
"Using Essential Skills software makes me feel better about the job I am doing as a teacher. The programs allow independent learning and they teach the specific skills my students need. The younger children don't even realize they are learning. They are actively engaged in learning whenever they are on the programs."

Mrs. Storkson, Title One Teacher, South Prairie Elementary, Minot, North Dakota
"This software works wonders and the kids love it. The children beg to use the programs. This is a great way of giving them practice without them knowing that they are really working. It beats the heck out of worksheets."

Peggy Ereckson, Special Ed. Teacher, Tappen Elementary School, Tappen, North Dakota
"I like the way it keeps a record of the children's progress. I also like that the programs constantly challenge the children to build their skills in a step by step manner. When the software is used consistently you are guaranteed to get measurable results."

Brenda LaPierre, Special Education, Twin Buttes Elementary Halliday, North Dakota
"I use Essential Skills everyday. Sight Words and Fun with Spelling are awesome programs. I always do a pretest and posttest with my students and the children always make measurable gains. The children love the software and the reinforcement. I love your software and spread the word at every opportunity."

Vikki Coombs, Reading Coach, Jamestown, North Dakota
"We love the programs from Essential Skills and use them every day with many students of differing ability levels. We like that we can target the skills that we want the students to work on. The programs provide excellent practice and reinforcement and have good correlation with our curriculum standards. The children never seem frustrated and are able to work at their own level of ability. I see measurable progress with all of the children who use these programs."

Marjory Hochgraber, Title One and Reading Recovery Teacher, Hawthorne Elementary, Fargo, North Dakota
"We've been very happy with the programs from Essential Skills. I use Sight Words extensively. The Marks Manager is very helpful. These programs provide excellent practice and repetition. The students can work independently at their own level and pace. The students love the reward system and the skills seem appropriate and well aligned with the grade level curriculum."