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AutoSkill® software wins a 2006 Teachers' Choice Award for quality, instructional value, ease of use and innovation

Academy of READING® endorsed by teacher-judges from across the United States

Jan. 9, 2006

Ottawa, ON - January 9, 2006 - AutoSkill® International Inc today announced that its flagship product, Academy of READING® literacy intervention software, is a winner in Learning Magazine's prestigious Teachers' Choice Awards program.

A nationwide panel of unbiased teacher-judges tested over 400 products in the classroom, evaluating them on quality, instructional value, ease of use and innovation. The Academy of READING received excellent reviews and secured the Teachers' Choice Award in the education software category.

“I am thrilled to see AutoSkill's product, Academy of READING, among the winners. It's evident from the evaluator feedback that this is an effective resource for teachers,” said Anne Sumpter, Publisher, Learning Magazine. Learning Magazine is committed to providing teachers with practical, hands-on tools to enhance their lessons, and over 150,000 teachers use Learning to plan and purchase for the entire classroom year round.

In commenting on their selection of the Academy of READING for a Teachers' Choice Award, the reviewers noted how the program was based on solid research, provided individualized training that had been proven to improve students' reading skills, and kept students motivated by providing constant positive reinforcement.

About Academy of READING®
Academy of READING is an intervention software solution that helps students rapidly build foundation skills in five core areas defined by the National Reading Panel. Using a unique, research-based methodology proven in thousands of schools, the software delivers individualized training for each struggling student. The Academy of READING can be implemented across districts to help a broad range of students, including at-risk, ELL, special education, and learning disabled students.

Using the Academy of READING, educators and administrators can effectively provide data-driven instruction and management through features such as integrated tools, graphical reports, and web-based access from anywhere on the network.

For more information, contact:
Nancy Fontanne
Manager, Communications
AutoSkill International Inc
1-800-288-6754 x 302
nancy.fontanne@autoskill.com