Study Island, LLC, a leading provider of online, standards-based educational and testing programs, has announced the launch of the newest addition to its family of products, Northstar Learning.
Northstar Learning consists of a series of affordable, engaging, Web-based educational programs designed for the adult learner. The first programs released from Northstar Learning are GED, Developmental Math, and Developmental Reading and Writing. These programs are designed for specific, basic skill requirements for entry into college level classes.
"We are so pleased and excited to launch Northstar Learning," stated Tim McEwen, Study Island's CEO. "Adult learners have such a limited amount of support. We are proud to incorporate our unique style into an affordable program to advance the education of adult learners."
GED helps adult learners comprehend all five GED modules (Reading, Writing, Math, Social Studies, and Science) with practice questions that are tied to specific cognitive levels related to the GED Test. Developmental Math assists adult learners in mastering basic math skills through pre-algebra. Developmental Reading and Writing assists adult learners in mastering fundamental reading and writing skills including critical thinking, vocabulary development, and comprehension skills.
About Northstar Learning
Northstar Learning is owned and operated by Study Island LLC. Founded in 2000, Study Island is a leading provider of online, standards-based assessment, instruction, practice, and test preparation for the U.S. K-12 educational market. For more information, visit www.northstarlearning.com.
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Elissa Nadel
Study Island, LLC
Thursday, August 20, 2009
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