HEC Software, Inc. (Reading Horizons)

Reading Horizons is a privately held educational technology company dedicated to eradicating illiteracy by providing tech-enabled foundational reading instruction. The company's mission is to empower educators with versatile instructional platforms grounded in evidence-based methods, believing that literacy creates opportunity. Headquartered in Kaysville, Utah, Reading Horizons has been at the forefront of literacy education for over 40 years.

The company offers a range of products and services designed for various educational settings and age groups. Key offerings include Reading Horizons Discovery, a K-3 foundational reading and spelling curriculum, and Reading Horizons Elevate, a reading intervention program for grades 4 through adult. They also provide Ascend, a comprehensive Pre-K-12 literacy system, alongside professional learning, coaching, and an online community called the Science of Reading Collective. These solutions cater to K-12 schools and districts, struggling readers, multilingual learners, adult education, and at-home users.

Under the leadership of CEO Tyson J. Smith and President Trisha Thomas, Reading Horizons maintains a strong market position as a leader in structured literacy instruction aligned with the science of reading. Recent notable achievements include receiving the 2026 EdTech Breakthrough Award for Adaptive Learning Innovation for its Ascend™ platform and the launch of its K-3 Discovery Product Suite. The company was also recognized in 2022 as one of Inc. 5000's Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America, underscoring its growth and impact in the educational sector.