Destination Success is Finalist for Golden Lamp Award; Riverdeep® Courseware Honored by Industry Peers

Riverdeeps popular individualized teaching approach, Destination Success, is a finalist for a 2005 Golden Lamp Award from the Association of Educational Publishers (AEP).

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) May 21, 2005 -- Riverdeeps popular individualized teaching approach, Destination Success, is a finalist for a 2005 Golden Lamp Award from the Association of Educational Publishers (AEP).

The Golden Lamp is the most prestigious award within the field of educational publishing," according to a statement by the AEP, which represents publishers of supplemental educational resources, key tools for reading and learning at school and at home. Publishing professionals, educators, and librarians recognize winners as providing the most outstanding materials for learning. In addition to encompassing content and design that transcends the best in its category, Golden Lamp pieces are critiqued on their fulfillment of their educational mission," The statement said.

Its quite an honor to receive this recognition from others in our industry," said Gail Elizabeth Pierson, Riverdeeps Chief Education Officer. I think its a recognition of the strength of the content in Destination Success, as well as its classroom-proven approach to instruction. Districts are increasingly turning to Destination Success meet the individual learning needs of a diverse student body."

About Destination Success

Destination Success is a critically needed solution for bringing a diverse student population to the same high level of academic achievement -- in as little as 90 days. The Destination Success solution consists of Riverdeeps award winning courseware, Destination Math® and Destination Reading®, learning management system and professional services. Destination Success empowers educators with both the tools and the training necessary to provide effective, standards-based instruction as well as assessment. Destination Success provides teachers with the tools they need to effectively individualize instruction in a real-world classroom.

About Riverdeep®

Riverdeep Inc., A Limited Liability Company, with offices in San Francisco, California, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Dublin (Ireland) and Manchester (United Kingdom) is a leading publisher of interactive products focusing on education and personal productivity for the consumer and school markets. Riverdeep's rich portfolio of interactive award-winning products feature such well-known brands as the Destination Success solution, which includes Destination Math® and Destination Reading®; The Print Shop®; Reader Rabbit® and Kid Pix®. For more information, call toll free 888-242-6747 or visit www.riverdeep.net.

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