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NEW YORK, 01/08/2007 -- Connors Communications, a public relations firm servicing clients in the emerging technology space, has been selected by Soliloquy Learning, Inc. to promote the Soliloquy Reading Assistant (TM), the only reading program to combine advanced speech recognition technology with scientifically-based interventions to help elementary and secondary students strengthen their reading fluency, vocabulary and comprehension toward becoming proficient, life-long readers.
Soliloquy Reading Assistant works by having students read e-books into a computer using a standard headset and microphone. Through Soliloquy Reading Assistant's proprietary speech-recognition technology, the program "listens" and recognizes when readers stumble or make mistakes on specific words. When a student struggles, the program assists him/her by reading the word clearly, meanwhile making records in the background for teacher or parent review.
"Connors' reputation and experience in promoting education technology demonstrated to us that they have the capability to deliver the Soliloquy Reading Assistant's message to our key audiences," said Jon Bower, CEO of Soliloquy Learning.
Soliloquy Reading Assistant is available for students in grades 1-12, plus adult remedial reading programs. Since its launch in 2000, various versions of Soliloquy Reading Assistant have been used by over 5,000 schools across the country.
"The Reading Assistant is a great example of how technology can be delivered to help teachers teach and students learn. We're excited to work with Soliloquy Learning in creating school awareness for their product and brand and developing our partnership into a lasting team effort," said Connie Connors, CEO of Connors Communications.
About Connors Communications
Connors Communications is a strategic public relations firm serving clients in emerging technologies that positively change the way we live, learn and work. Connors sets itself apart from other high-tech agencies with an uncommon approach that combines experience and expertise in traditional public relations with a thorough understanding of how to effectively utilize interactive media and search engine optimization to achieve results. For more than 20 years, Connors has helped to create market leaders by strategically positioning companies within their industries. Garnering coverage in major media outlets not only raises awareness but also affects our clients' bottom line. Connors works with both start-ups and Fortune 1000 companies in all markets that are touched by technology. For more information please visit http://www.connors.com.
About Soliloquy Learning, Inc.
Founded in 2000, Soliloquy Learning has pioneered new and highly effective methods for dramatically improving reading and language skills. The company's flagship product, Soliloquy Reading Assistant, provides one-on-one reading support, using proprietary speech recognition technology to listen to students as they read aloud. Based on the research of renowned literacy expert, Dr. Marilyn Jager Adams, Soliloquy Reading Assistant has been proven to foster fluency, comprehension and vocabulary acquisition through Guided Oral Reading, proven in research studies to be the best approach for fostering reading progress beyond the basics. Soliloquy Learning is a privately held company based in Waltham, Mass. For more information visit: http://www.soliloquylearning.com.
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