LAKEWOOD, N.J. (Jan. 3, 2006) - Achieve3000 has emerged as one of the leading publishers in the education industry, enhancing the reading and writing skills of students. The New Jersey Technology Council (NJTC) has honored the company for this accomplishment, selecting Achieve3000, which has an established presence in 1,000 schools in 27 states, as New Jersey's Growth Company of the Year.

"We are so excited to be able to honor Achieve3000 for its amazing contribution of promoting the use of technology in education," said Maxine Ballen, president and founder of NJTC. "Achieve3000 is absolutely one of our shining stars here in New Jersey and we are proud to include them as members of the NJTC."

Founded in 2000, Achieve3000 offers Web-based instructional programs that improve reading and writing skills for students. Powered by a proprietary software engine, Achieve3000 enables educators to deliver differentiated instruction, by tailoring instruction to the reading and interest level of each individual student. The company's programs use the Internet to deliver the same assignments and activities to the entire class, but each student receives the assignment customized to his or her reading level. Achieve3000's two flagship products, KidBiz3000™ and TeenBiz3000^®, are proven to accelerate reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills among students in grades 2-12.

"We are honored to be recognized by NJTC as a leading innovator in the technology community," said Saki Dodelson, Achieve3000's chief executive officer. "By creating the only differentiated instruction solution for reading and writing, Achieve3000 has truly revolutionized the 'one size fits all' way of teaching in schools. Now, thanks to programs such as KidBiz3000 and TeenBiz3000, students can learn to read and write at their own pace by receiving instruction specifically adapted for them."

The Council's Growth Company of the Year Award was established to pay tribute to the state's most outstanding technology companies in recognition of growth, achievement and excellence within the diverse technology sectors. Companies are judged on the basis of market penetration, sales growth and employee expansion.

NJTC provides business support, networking opportunities, information, advocacy and recognition of technology companies and their leaders. Founded in 1996, NJTC's more than 1,200 member companies work together to support their own enterprises while advancing New Jersey's status as a leading technology center in the United States.

About Achieve3000
Achieve3000, of Lakewood, N.J., delivers differentiated literacy solutions proven to increase reading comprehension, vocabulary and writing proficiency for students in grades 2-12. Through its proprietary software engine, the company uses the Internet to provide each student with an appropriate version of the same content based on his or her reading level. The company's products include KidBiz3000 (a reading and writing program for grades 2-5) and TeenBiz3000 (a reading and writing program for grades 6-12). For more information, visit www.achieve3000.com.