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This is one of our favorite software companies. We use their programs consistently with our children. We are observing a measurable gain in our student's reading progress and that can be attributed in part to the programs from Essential Skills.

Marcia Barber, Principal
Flaming Gorge Elementary, Dutch John, Utah

Web-Based Version

Essential Skills is proud to offer many of our most popular programs in web-based format! This software can be used on any computer in the school, any time - with no setup required.

Our web-based software includes all the features and benefits of our CD software, and more. Exclusive to our web-based software is a pre-test feature, which automatically places students at their level within each program.

Matching word pairs develops recognition and memory skills.
Matching word pairs develops recognition and memory skills.
Easily assign specific, customised units to an individual student or groups of students.
Easily assign specific, customised units to an individual student or groups of students.
Student results can be viewed in a variety of formats.
Student results can be viewed in a variety of formats.
Click on the correct prefix for each word.
Click on the correct prefix for each word.
Unscramble each word and type the correct word.
Unscramble each word and type the correct word.
Programs become more challenging as students progress.
Programs become more challenging as students progress.
Features: 
  • Runs completely online with nothing to install or maintain
  • Can be accessed from any Internet connected computer in the school
  • Pre-test feature to automatically place students at their level within each program
  • Easily assign specific, customized units to individual students or groups of students to target skill deficits and maximize instructional time
  • Ideal for schools with restrictions on software installation
  • “Hot Spots” report helps quickly identify student areas of difficulty, i.e. auditory memory
  • Access student marks from any Internet connected computer at school or home
  • Updated student interface and improved progress reporting features