Acelero Learning Inc.
New York, NY

Acelero Learning Inc. (www.acelero.net) is a multi-site provider of Head Start services. The company was originally established to provide management consulting services to operators of Head Start programs in low-income communities throughout the U.S. Acelero is a direct operator of two Head Start programs in Camden, NJ. Acelero's approach is to distinguish their programs through an intense focus on high quality operations and providing expanded services to children and families.

American Reading Company
King of Prussia, PA

American Reading Company (www.100bookchallenge.com) is a publisher of supplemental reading programs for children in grades K-12. The Company is motivated by its mission to improve literacy rates for all children, particularly those in disadvantaged communities. Its highly successful flagship product, the 100 Book Challenge, combines a proven independent reading instructional program with leveled book content that makes literacy instruction fun and effective for principals, teachers, parents and students.

Retention Education
Aliso Viejo, CA

Retention Education (www.seddesaber.com) provides innovative educational products and services to corporations and educational institutions to improve the English competency of Limited English Proficient (LEP) Hispanic adults.  Its flagship product, Sed de Saber (“Thirst for Knowledge”), is comprised of a highly targeted language curriculum, portable technology platform and multi-sensory approach that learners find very effective. Customers that deploy Sed de Saber attest to its significant role in improving business performance, reducing employee turnover and positively impacting the lives of users.