The company, a developer of interactive software designed to help school children learn to read, makes modules and Web-enabled systems for reading skills testing, phonics, reading strategies for older students, and ESL (English as a Second Language) instruction. Designed for kindergartners and adults alike, Lexia's software is used by more than 12,000 schools, pre-schools, after-school programs, prisons, college remedial programs, and home schoolers. In addition, the company provides professional development applications for administrators and teachers. Lexia was founded by Bob Lemire in 1984.