Essential Skills

Evidence-Based Interventions for K-6 & Older Remedial Students

Ensure your students build a rock-solid foundation in reading and math with explicit, systematic instruction

  • Customized Learning Paths: Built-in pretests deliver targeted intervention
  • Research-Backed Effectiveness: Over 20 years of proven results
  • Multi-Sensory Engagement: Wide-variety of auditory, visual, and tactile typing activities
  • Personalized Pacing: Enables students to learn independently at their own level and pace
  • Seamless Progress Tracking: Monitors student achievements both in school and at home
  • Optimized Instructional Efficiency: Accelerates learning and maximizes instructional time

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“Using Essential Skills software makes me feel better about the job I am doing as a teacher. The programs allow for independent learning and they teach the specific skills my students need.”

Kelly Torgerson, Title I Teacher, North Shore Elementary

Essential Skills

Reading Intervention Resources for K-6 & Older Remedial Students


Full Access

30-Day Free Trial

Instant Access

No Obligation

No Credit Card Required

We respect your privacy & will not share your information under any circumstances

This is a 100% free offer from Essential Skills

“Using Essential Skills software makes me feel better about the job I am doing as a teacher. The programs allow for independent learning and they teach the specific skills my students need.”

Kelly Torgerson, Title I Teacher, North Shore Elementary

"These are high quality, research and evidence-based programs."

Hundreds of reviews from real classroom teachers...

"We were a targeted school in reading two years ago and I really believe that the Essential Skills programs played a significant role in helping to bring our scores up. Last year based on our test scores we were ranked the third highest school in the county!"

Carol Chastain, Title I Reading Teacher, Rockford Elementary

5 Stars

"I have students who would rather work on Essential Skills than go to recess. These programs teach the skills that young children need in a sequential, systematic manner. These are high quality, research and evidence-based programs."

Sandra Crandall, Reading Specialist, Moiola Elementary

Success is the greatest motivator

"Essential Skills programs are like having extra helping hands in the classroom. All my students are able to work independently at their own pace and level of ability."

Billie Freeman, Resource Teacher, Gibbs Elementary

5 Stars

"The software from Essential Skills is used for the Title I reading program with students who are at risk of failing. They are wonderful programs! Our assessments show significant literacy growth. The programs are very coherent and very sequential, leading the students to acquire the basic skills they need one step at a time."

Virginia Martinez, Title I Resource Teacher, Ben Hulse School

5 Stars

"We are one of the pilot schools for our state’s RTI implementation. We received recognition at the state level for the use of Essential Skills software as a highly successful intervention strategy with our English language learners. I like the programs because they are not “gamey” and they have a clear skill focus that guarantees the children learn the skills presented. These programs are a valuable and essential component of our school RTI."

Donna Stokes, Title I Reading Specialist, Tonalea Elementary

5 Stars

“Essential Skills software is a big part of our intervention program. I love how effectively they reinforce the skills that we are teaching. They provide lots of stimulating practice and keep the children’s interest. We are seeing a lot of progress with student test scores. The Essential Skills programs are the most important and consistent of the supplementary instructional tools we use.”

Tammy Cholly, Title I Coordinator, Mariana Elementary


"These are high quality, research and evidence-based programs." 


Hundreds of reviews from real classroom teachers...

"We were a targeted school in reading two years ago and I really believe that the Essential Skills programs played a significant role in helping to bring our scores up. Last year based on our test scores we were ranked the third highest school in the county!"

Carol Chastain, Title I Reading Teacher, Rockford Elementary

5 Stars

"I have students who would rather work on Essential Skills than go to recess. These programs teach the skills that young children need in a sequential, systematic manner. These are high quality, research and evidence-based programs."

Sandra Crandall, Reading Specialist, Moiola Elementary

Success is the greatest motivator

"Essential Skills programs are like having extra helping hands in the classroom. All my students are able to work independently at their own pace and level of ability."

Billie Freeman, Resource Teacher, Gibbs Elementary

5 Stars

"The software from Essential Skills is used for the Title I reading program with students who are at risk of failing. They are wonderful programs! Our assessments show significant literacy growth. The programs are very coherent and very sequential, leading the students to acquire the basic skills they need one step at a time."

Virginia Martinez, Title I Resource Teacher, Ben Hulse School

5 Stars

"We are one of the pilot schools for our state’s RTI implementation. We received recognition at the state level for the use of Essential Skills software as a highly successful intervention strategy with our English language learners. I like the programs because they are not “gamey” and they have a clear skill focus that guarantees the children learn the skills presented. These programs are a valuable and essential component of our school RTI."

Donna Stokes, Title I Reading Specialist, Tonalea Elementary

5 Stars

“Essential Skills software is a big part of our intervention program. I love how effectively they reinforce the skills that we are teaching. They provide lots of stimulating practice and keep the children’s interest. We are seeing a lot of progress with student test scores. The Essential Skills programs are the most important and consistent of the supplementary instructional tools we use.”

Tammy Cholly, Title I Coordinator, Mariana Elementary


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Essential Skills

© 2025 Essential Skills Software Inc.

150-5614 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015-2601

Phone: 1-800-753-3727 Email: [email protected]

All Rights Reserved.