Strategic
Partners - In the process of researching, developing, beta-testing, and
preparing for commercial introduction of The Reader's Edge®, The Literacy
Company has been fortunate to have established strategic alliances with
companies that have provided invaluable advice and counsel. They stand ready
to aid and assist in positioning us as a leader in the field of teaching enhanced reading
skills.
Content
Providers - The Literacy Company is committed to provide users of The Reader’s
Edge software with the widest possible selection of reading selections in
order to enhance the progress of its students strive to learn how to read faster
while improving comprehension and recall. Providing virtually unlimited reading
selections ensures that The Reader’s Edge users will always be able to practice
their skills with selections in which they are interested, and with which they
have knowledge of the subject matter and vocabulary.
In addition to its Mission as the USA's space agency, NASA is specifically charged with the responsibility of providing a continuing supply of trained men and women for the Country's space program.
Fulfilling that mission, NASA is involved with actively supporting schools (K-12, colleges and universities) in the areas of Math, Science and Reading.
In April 2002 TLC was invited by NASA to give a presentation of The Reader's Edge?? program at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Pursuant to that goal, NASA chose TLC's Reader's Edge program as the leading program for teaching enhanced reading skills.
On October 23, 2002, NASA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with TLC that authorized TLC to use NASA content for inclusion in its Reading Selections.
In 2003, using The Reader's Edge software, TLC conducted a Fluent Reading program at the Murphy School District, Phoenix, AZ. As a reward to the students who completed the course, NASA provided a NASA Certificate of Completion for the TLC Fluent Reading Program.
The Literacy Company is pleased to list the Boys & Girls Clubs of America as a Strategic Partner.
In conjunction with the B&G Clubs, The Literacy Company plans to introduce an 8-week pilot program to teach enhanced reading skills to 1,000 B&G Club members in three locations, Orlando, Detroit and Phoenix. Following this pilot program, in conjunction with corporate sponsors, The Literacy Company plans to donate its Reader's Edge software to the B&G Club for use by its total membership of 3 million members.
The Literacy Company is pleased that the Valley of The Sun YMCA has selected The Reader's Edge program as part of its program with the i-Learn program, at several Phoenix metropolitan area YMCA teen centers. I-Learn is an innovative youth development program conducted in partnership with the Chandler Unified School District to address the high student dropout problem among Arizona high schools. The i-Learn program is designed for students who have been suspended or expelled for non-violent offenses, or have left school because of family obligations or pregnancy. The Reader's Edge program is being introduced because of the recognized importance of improving i-Learn student's reading abilities. The program employs a multimedia learning system using actual teachers and textbooks via a high-speed data connection. In addition to required courses, SAT/ACT and AIMS study programs are incorporated and upon completion, students are able to participate in actual graduation ceremonies.
The Literacy Company is pleased to announce the partnership with Mindsystems an Australian company that specializes in information management and visual thinking solutions.
The Literacy Company has teamed up with ThreeP Solutions a corporate business consultancy which specializes in Decision Making and Information Assimilation for Asian markets. They offer the possibility to focus on your core strengths through Passion, Proactiveness and Perseverance.
Jim Rohn is one of America's foremost business philosophers, teaching over 4 million people around the world. He has authored 17 books, audio tapes and video programs. He is the recipient of the 1985 National Speakers Association CPAE award. Jim Rohn has been described as everything from a master motivator, to a modern day Will Rogers... to a legend from colleagues ? Tom Hopkins, Harvey Mackay and Anthony Robbins.
TLC believes in Mr. Rohn's philosophy that school education will make you a living ? while self education will earn you a fortune. TLC also believes strongly in self education through reading.
TLC is proud to announce our strategic partnership with Jim Rohn International. Our partnership includes being part of Jim Rohn's one-year Success Plan. As a key part of the materials supplied with the Success Plan, Jim Rohn makes The Reader's Edge program available to all participates. During month 11 of this Success Plan, Mr. Rohn focuses on the importance of improving one's reading skills. TLC is proud that he has selected The Reader's Edge as the program he recommends to his participants to learn fluent reading skills.
The Literacy Company is proud to have master sales trainer, Tom Hopkins as a strategic partner.
Tom Hopkins is world-renowned as an expert and authority on the subject of how-to selling. He has authored 13 books that have combined sales of 2.5 million. His live seminars have been attended by over three million students on five continents. His training, including his books, audio, and video sales programs have formed the basis of success for many companies and even more individuals.
Tom has taught students about the power of self-education for over 30 years. His books are so full of useful content that they are considered "must-have" references for anyone serious about a career in sales.
After reviewing The Literacy Company's Reader's Edge program Tom says:
"I'm going to do something I rarely do. I'm going to recommend a particular course of action to attain your goals for success in life and in sales. I have long recommended the speed reading programs, but must tell you that The Readers Edge program is the best. With it, you will learn to become a fluent reader in a very short time. You will read faster and better, with improved comprehension and recall. Just think how much time you will save and how much smarter you will become as a fluent reader!"
Each book marketed by Tom Hopkins International, Inc. currently includes a specially-designed book mark with this message.
Rush Trucking, under the leadership of its founder and CEO, Andra Rush has become a major supporter of Community and Native American Outreach Programs.
TLC is proud that its Reader?s Edge program has been chosen by Rush Trucking as the preferred enhanced reading program for use by the Native American and Inner City Boys & Girls Clubs, Native Vision programs and K-12 schools that it supports.
High Efficiency Skills is The Literacy Company's partner and representative in the UK.
They offer a wide range of workshops designed to help individuals and organizations meet today's challenges by resolving the problem of information overload and therefore increasing productivity.
High Efficiency Skills workshops are motivating, stimulating, practical and results orientated.
High Efficiency Reading! Taught with The Literacy Company's Reader's Edge? Software that teaches Fluent Reading (effective and efficient speed reading).
High Efficiency Handling of Emails! Learn how to better manage the email deluge, create better emails, all in a shorter time, freeing up time to concentrate on business, rather than the in-tray.
High Efficiency Business Skills! Time Management, Concept mapping, Memory Techniques, Networking, Business writing, Presentations.
NABA, Native American Business Alliance represents more than 9,000 Native American businesses. Differing from all other Native American-related organizations, NABA is unique in focusing its efforts on increasing economic interaction between corporate America and the Indian business community.
NABA?s president is Andra Rush, founder and CEO of Rush Trucking. Rush Trucking is the largest Native American business in the USA.
TLC is proud to have initiated a program with NABA to introduce The Reader?s Edge to the 9,000 member NABA community to teach enhanced reading skills.
NAWBO, National Association of Women Business Owners, is the largest organization of women business owners and the source of all statistics about women-owned businesses. NAWBO major sponsors include most of the Fortune 100 companies.
TLC is a major NAWBO sponsor in Arizona and has joined with NAWBO in promoting the teaching of enhanced reading skills to the many NAWBO-supported groups.
On Jan. 8, 2002, President Bush signed into law the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB). This new law changes the federal government's role in kindergarten-through-grade-12 education by asking America's schools to describe their success in terms of what each student accomplishes. The act contains the President's four basic education reform principles: 1) stronger accountability for results, 2) increased flexibility and local control, 3) expanded options for parents, and 4) an emphasis on teaching methods that have been proven to work.
TLC is proud to be working with the Department of Education and the White House Initiative on Tribal Colleges and Universities for the introduction of The Reader?s Edge program into the Native American educational system, K-12 and college and all members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
IMD, International Institute for Management Development is an internationally recognized business school. The Financial Times annual Survey of Executive Education has ranked IMD number One in Europe and 6th worldwide. In the Wall Street Journal - Harris Interactive ranking of MBA programs worldwide, IMD was in the top 50. TLC is proud to have received authorization from Dr. Peter Lorange, Dean of IMD, to include in its Reading Selections, excerpts from books written IMD professors.
The Herold Report, created by Linda Herold, is the leading networking publication for women, and businesses catering to women in Phoenix, Arizona. Included in their monthly newsletter is a 300-500 word essay/monograph that have received a great deal of publicity because of the strong motivational messages they convey. TLC is proud to have been authorized to include these essays in its list of Reading Selections.
Today, BBR offers its growing Library of 550+ full summary reviews and one-page abstracts of the best business books as a management development resource to corporate universities.
Our clients include many Fortune 500 companies and who find great content value and time value in the BBR Library as it enables manager and executive alike to easily keep abreast of the latest in business intelligence and trends.
BBR?s brief but comprehensive synopses of top business books encourage readership, a sense of accomplishment through completion, and greater retention of the relevant content found in each book. All this supports corporate education initiatives and efforts to establish a continual learning environment.
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