for students of kindergarten through eighth grade, or K-8, is a series of interactive software programs that covers the core curriculum of language arts, reading, and mathematics. It includes school and home learning activities, teacher materials, on-site and technology based professional development, and student assessment. K-12 online subscription products and services provide teachers, students, and parents with various online learning resources.

The company offers a suite of tools and resources helps to simplify a teacher’s instructional planning and supports ongoing professional growth. Lightspan Reading Center is an online reading program that supports student achievement; and provides tools to help educators make informed instructional decisions. The company offers a combination of online assessment products, Lightspan eduTest Assessment, and Lightspan Assessment Builder, with proprietary test questions covering language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Lightspan, Inc. was formerly known as The Lightspan Partnership, Inc. and changed its name to Lightspan, Inc. in April, 2000. Lightspan, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is based in San Diego, California. As of November 17, 2003, Lightspan Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Plato Inc.