SOLO Press Release, Don Johnston Ltd.

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Liz Waldron
01925 256500
ewaldron@djsn.co.uk

Don Johnston Incorporated Revolutionises the Way
Pupils Learn and Educators Teach

April 25, 2005 Volo, Illinois. Don Johnston is delighted to announce the release of SOLO™ — one completely integrated solution that moves pupils from guided reading comprehension through a considerate and structured environment that facilitates written expression in multiple genres and content areas. SOLO provides incomparable supports that empower pupils to become independent thinkers, readers and writers.

SOLO combines all of Don Johnston's proven, industry-standard interventions — Co:Writer®, Write:OutLoud®, Draft:Builder® — and introduces Read:OutLoud™. Additionally, SOLO provides a hub, Teacher Central, where educators can quickly and easily provide differentiated assignments, oversee skill development and analyse pupil progress.

Don Johnston proclaimed, "We need to shift our thinking. We need to stop expecting learners to adapt to curriculum that does not meet their age, their ability or learning style. Print is a difficult medium for many pupils because textbook companies write to the middle. We cannot continue to use this approach and medium for delivering information when research shows us time and time again that it doesn't work. The SOLO learning environment can help address this — SOLO provides an individualised experience for each pupil with considerate supports that not only scaffold, but also build skills and independence."

Pricing and Availability
SOLO list price is £463 (excluding VAT and carriage) multiple license discounts are available. A generous upgrade path from older versions of Co:Writer, Write:OutLoud and Draft:Builder to SOLO Editions are also available. If you are a customer in Scotland than please Contact Learning and Teaching Scotland for upgrade information. Additional information can be found at www.donjohnston.co.uk or by calling 01925 256500.

About Don Johnston
Don Johnston is dedicated to building confidence and independence in struggling learners by providing teachers with the best professional services and materials that ensure pupils' success!

Don Johnston offers industry-standard interventions that address every area of literacy — Word Study, Reading and Writing as well as support learning in the content areas. Easy to use solutions ensure pupils reach independent participation in age-level curriculum because unique content is considerate of each pupil's age, ability and needs.