Here are some comments from educators working in First Nations schools…

“We have at least 15 programs from Essential Skills. These programs motivate the children’s learning and reinforce what they learn in the classroom. They provide excellent value and are used on a daily basis. These are the best programs we've had so far!”
~ Gerald Rafreniere, Principal, Donald Ahmo School, Crane River, MB

“We are big supporters of your programs and use them extensively.”
~ Barry Church, Program Consultant, Deh Cho Education Council, Fort Simpson, NT

“Our Special Education Teacher uses Essential Skills programs for 30 minutes daily with her students. The students had significant performance gains as a result of using the software. The programs enhanced our school-wide guided reading program.”
~ Claudia Roland, Program Coordinator, Cowichan Tribe, Ya Thuy Thut, Duncan, BC

“We are using Essential Skills programs daily. Sight Words and Super Phonics are especially helpful. My students are using the programs independently as they are very user friendly. They are great programs and have very much impacted their learning.”
~ Debbie Chegahno, Grade Two Teacher, Chippewas of Nawash, Cape Crocker School, Wiarton, ON

“The kids really like the Essential Skills programs and are using them twice a week. They are very involved with them when they are on the computer. The teachers feel the programs are making a real difference.”
~ Kenny Moccasin, Computer Lab, Saulteaux First Nation, Saulteaux Heritage School, Cochin, SK

“Some of our primary and junior students are using Essential Skills programs every day. Our special education students are using the programs quite often. We use the programs as part of our literacy campaign. The Marks Manager is very easy to use. We would like to upgrade our licenses to labs or sites.”
~ John Metcalf, Teacher, Eabametoong Authority, J.C. Yesno Ed. Centre, Eabamet Lake, ON

“We are using Essential Skills programs regularly. We really enjoy the programs. The kids are getting a lot out of them. Phonemic Awareness is a favorite of both mine and the children.
~ Angela Johnson, Kindergarten Teacher, Delaware Nation, Moravian Day School, Thamesville, ON

“Our students are using Essential Skills programs in the classroom when they finish their work or need to develop more skills. Essential Skills programs are also used in the resource room. The children spend 35 minutes, two to three times a week with the programs. The reading, spelling and math programs are their favorites.”
~ Judy Wastesicoot, Principal, York Factory Cree Nation, George Saunders School, York Landing, MB

“We are using Essential Skills programs two to three times a week with our special needs kids. The programs are user friendly and motivating. I have seen real improvements with their short vowels and long vowels. We really like the reading programs - Leveled Readers Primer, Reading Comprehension, Readiness Skills and Super Phonics. I really appreciate having the Marks Manager.”
~ Sally Rowat, Teacher, Waabshki Penasi School, Dryden, ON

“We use Essential Skills programs everyday in Special Education. They are user friendly for kids with dyslexia and fine motor control problems. The kids really take to the computer approach. The Marks Manager is very helpful to see how they are advancing. It is also a good tool to help with diagnostics. We love Sight Words and High Low Readers!”
~ Tom Yetman, Special Ed. Teacher, Waapihtiiwewan School, Ouje Bougoumou, QC