Dynamic Literacy Named a Finalist for the
10th Annual Charlottesville Innovation Awards

Charlottesville, Va. (Apr. 1, 2008) – The Charlottesville Business Innovation Council has selected Dynamic Literacy as a finalist for its 10th Annual Charlottesville Innovation Awards. The program honors individuals and organizations that have made noteworthy contributions to the marketplace and community in the past year through entrepreneurship and the creation, commercialization, or application of technology. Dynamic Literacy is one of three finalists for The Breakthrough Award, which is presented to an individual or organization that achieves a remarkable breakthrough or quantum advance.

In a statement released by The Charlottesville Business Innovation Council, Chair Dave Keller offered the following acclamation, “The award finalists are shining examples of the vitality of the technology sector and entrepreneurship in our region.”

The Charlottesville Business Innovation Council is a technology and entrepreneurship-focused business alliance in Central Virginia. The organization serves its members by providing advocacy, educational programming and networking opportunities. With more than 300 individuals, companies and organizations as members, the Council represents more than 11,000 people in the workforce.

Winners will be announced during the Innovation Awards Gala on May 22 in Charlottesville.

More Information

To learn more about the Charlottesville Innovation Awards, visit www.cvillebic.org. A list of finalists is also available.

Dynamic Literacy has published a supplemental guide for educators entitled, “Using the WordBuild Vocabulary Development System to Improve Student Performance in Science.” To download a copy, visit www.dynamicliteracy.com/resources.php.

For more information on the WordBuild Vocabulary Development System, or to speak with a sales representative, visit www.dynamicliteracy.com, write to info at dynamicliteracy dot com, or phone 888-696-8597.

About WordBuild

The WordBuild Vocabulary Development System consists of two series, Foundations and Elements. Intended for grades 3-5, but available for vocabulary instruction intervention for grades 6 and up, Foundations contains two years of morphics-based instruction. Elements is intended for grades 5-9, but is available for vocabulary instruction intervention for grades 10 and up, and contains three years of morphics-based instruction. Prices start at $9.95, with volume discounts to $5.95 for individual student activity books, plus $99 per teacher for software and instructional materials.

About Dynamic Literacy

Dynamic Literacy, LLC is committed to improving vocabulary, language and reading comprehension for students through the WordBuild™ Vocabulary Development System. Based on frequently used Latin and Greek roots, the program is a collection of educational materials designed to communicate the structure of the English language to students of all ages. Gaining the skills necessary to decipher unfamiliar words helps improve students’ performance in the classroom and on high-stakes assessments. The company was established in 2002 and is headquartered in Charlottesville, Va.

Contacts

Dynamic Literacy
Eric A. Schmitz
888-696-8597
eschmitz at dynamicliteracy dot com
www.dynamicliteracy.com

C. Blohm & Associates, Inc.
Emily Embury
608-839-9800
emily at cblohm dot com
www.cblohm.com