"Thank you for allowing my students at Gander Hill Prison to use the BLS software system as a pilot program. The individual students and the GED program itself are benefitting.

Each of my students receives the individualized attention he needs. This is so important for those whose low skill level prevents them from working effectively on their own; on the other hand, some advanced students get bored with other traditional lesson delivery systems. Certain inmates cannot sustain one-to-one tutoring with me due to poor interpersonal skills. ESL students thrive on step-by-step progression. I have assigned students with just such a variety of learning needs and styles to the BLS program and in each case, I have seen their interest, motivation, attendance and success soar!

I foresee the time spent in our GED program will be shortened for BLS students. The diagnostic test and prescriptive lesson plan is so accurate that no extraneous learning materials slow them down. Consequently, they may move through the program faster, which is extremely motivating and encouraging. Our GED program will benefit since more students could be enrolled and served if current students shortened their completion time.

BLS is very easy to use. Students work their way through the entire program with only minimal initial instructions, freeing me for the many other demands on my attention. This is unlike my experience with other education software, which requires my constant presence and prompting. I estimate that several BLS stations could dramatically increase the number of students I am able to serve due to students' independence from me.

Finally, the support you've provided is great! When you told me any question I may have would be answered with a simple phone call to your office, I was skeptical. However, whenever I have had occasion to discuss various points of the program, I have always been received by a courteous office staff and a quick, precise answer.

Our experience with BLS is turning out to be as productive as you promised."

Jackie Wuest, GED Teacher
State of Delaware Department of Correction,
Multi-Purpose Criminal Justice Facility
Wilmington, DE