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Spectrum K12 School Solutions Names New Vice President of Sales

Announces the Appointment of Mark Allen Nixon

TOWSON, Md. – April 15, 2005 – Spectrum K12 School Solutions Inc., a leading provider of proven, data-driven solutions for managing special populations, announces the appointment of Mark Allen Nixon as vice president of sales. Nixon’s senior level experience with such distinguished firms as Pearson Educational Measurement and America Online brings a unique combination of skills to the Spectrum K12 School Solutions leadership team.

“4GL has realized significant achievements and advances in the past two years, including launching an ASP solution for mid- to small-sized districts, and launching products to help meet the challenges of tracking 504 and Intervention programs. We’re growing rapidly and applying our expertise in new areas — that requires strong sales leadership, change management, market savvy and the capacity for creative strategies,” said Allison L. Duquette, president and CEO of Spectrum K12 School Solutions. “Mark Nixon’s track record is unparalleled. He’s the ideal person to help us reach the thousands of districts that need our solutions, and dramatically change the efficacy of data-driven special population programs in our nation’s schools.”

With 20 years of experience in the education technology marketplace, Nixon most recently served as senior vice president of sales and marketing for Pearson Educational Measurement. Previously, he was executive director of education at America Online Inc. where he envisioned and developed AOL@SCHOOL and won several awards, including eSchool News 2001 award for outstanding support of school reform through technology. Nixon’s previous experience also includes executive positions with TRW/BDM International Inc. as well as sales and sales management positions with National Computer Systems Inc. Nixon’s education service career began with Purchasing/Business Administration positions in both Creighton School District and Peoria Unified School District in Phoenix, AZ.

Nixon earned a B.S. in business administration from Youngstown State University in Ohio.

About Spectrum K12 School Solutions Inc.

Spectrum K12 School Solutions Inc. is the leading provider of comprehensive management solutions for special populations. Building upon its deep expertise in special education, 4GL helps school districts more effectively manage the individualized learning process for all students receiving special services or interventions, including special education, at-risk, Section 504 and Limited English Proficient (LEP) students.

4GL works collaboratively with districts of all sizes to deliver scalable, easy-to-use software solutions that lift the immense burden of paperwork from education professionals so they can focus on the most important part of their work: educating children and improving student achievement. Focused solely on K-12 education, 4GL’s proven, data-driven solutions help districts reduce paperwork, increase efficiency, improve staff morale and retention, increase revenue recovery, eliminate compliance issues, reduce unnecessary referrals to special education, and support successful achievement of individualized education plan (IEP) goals.

Founded in 1996, Spectrum K12 School Solutions is based in Towson, Md. For more information, visit http://www.4glschools.com or call 877-678-8070.