Welcome to Ventures Education Systems Corporation and the home of theVentures Initiative and Focus® system. The Ventures Initiative and Focus® system is a student-centered, research-based methodology, which improves students' literacy, analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills. School systems integrating the system have substantially improved student performance in each of these areas, while at the same time improving standardized testing scores from early grade levels through to greatly increased college placements. The system is customized to meet the needs of most districts and is particularly effective in underachieving and low-performing schools. From single topic, one-day seminars to multi-year school/district-based professional development programs, VESC™'s customized approach can turn a struggling school into an extraordinary example of educational performance and achievement.

Within the Ventures Initiative and Focus® system, specialty programs for Instructional Leadership, Literacy Instruction, Math & Science, Early Childhood Literacy, Special Education and Limited English Language Learners are available. These programs are specifically designed to assist school districts in meeting the many challenges presented by the federal "No Child Left Behind Legislation." VESC™ has been implementing these programs throughout the nation with excellent objective results. These positive results are not limited to increased test scores and college placements, but extend to renewed school morale and a deep sense of personal achievement shared by the administration, teachers and most importantly, the students.

Most recently, VESC™ has introduced a new and innovative program based on earlier VESC™ successful initiatives, aimed at training principals who play a critical leadership role. Aptly named the Practicum for Principals and Instructional Supervisors™, this unique program focuses on the creation of a positive school culture and the improvement of instructional leadership to promote student achievement. This comprehensive, full-year, professional development program aims to equip school leadership with the tools necessary to supervise instruction more effectively within their sphere of responsibility. The program includes strategic planning seminars, workshops, hands-on site visits/mentoring and extensive training materials, including a course manual and CD-ROM software.