Houghton Mifflin Co. News Release - January 22, 2008

iSucceed MATH Combines Print Resources with Innovative Courseware to Deliver Comprehensive Math Intervention

BOSTON — January 22, 2008 — Great Source, a division of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, one of the leading educational publishers, today announced the availability of a new math intervention solution called iSucceed MATH™. An innovative program for students in grades 3–8, iSucceed MATH combines the best practices of teacher-directed group instruction, interactive courseware, active practice with games, fact fluency, and one-on-one tutoring. It incorporates instructional methods that are designed to reach a wide range of intervention students, including English language learners and students with special needs.

The courseware includes a powerful learning management system, enabling educators to chart the progress of intervention students using NCLB filters and to make data-driven instructional decisions. Educators who need to demonstrate adequate yearly progress can compare individual and group performance over time using the robust reporting tool.

iSucceed MATH is appropriate for use before, during, and afterschool with small groups of students as well as in whole-class settings. "We are really excited about the possibilities for iSucceed MATH," said Debbie Secrist, national sales manager for Great Source. "There is a richness to the instruction that is complemented by the balance of both print and technology components. This complete system provides all the explicit instructional support, practice, and flexibility needed to deliver effective math intervention to struggling students with diverse needs."

A full day of professional development accompanies the program package, and a second day of training is available for an additional charge. To learn more about iSucceed MATH, visit www.greatsource.com.

About Great Source 
Great Source publishes affordable, curriculum-based supplemental resources for students and teachers in grades pre-K through 12, as well as for parents and homeschoolers. With offerings in the core curriculum areas of reading, language arts, math and science, Great Source also publishes programs designed to meet specific initiatives such as summer school, afterschool, intervention, test prep and ESL. The company’s Web site can be found at www.greatsource.com or by contacting 800-289-4490. 

About Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Boston-based Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company is a global education company with approximately $2.5 billion in combined revenue. The Company publishes a comprehensive set of best-in-class pre-K–12 educational solutions, ranging from research-based textbook programs to instructional technology to standards-based assessments for students and educators. The Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers. With origins dating back to 1832, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt combines its tradition of excellence with a commitment to innovation. To learn more about Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, visit www.hmco.com and www.harcourt.com.