The acquisition extends Pearson's position as the world's leading education company by adding new capabilities, complementary products and international reach. Harcourt Assessment brings an extensive catalog of respected, research-based education tests such as the Stanford Achievement Test and the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test, market-leading clinical assessments such as the Wechsler family of intelligence tests, the Beck scales, the Preschool Language Scale and a host of other psychological, occupational therapy and speech assessments. Additionally, Harcourt Assessment brings educational testing contracts to the organization in more than a dozen states and school districts.

Harcourt Assessment will become part of the Assessment & Information group of Pearson, which includes businesses in educational measurement and assessment, clinical assessment, student information systems, knowledge technologies and teacher certification.

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