PORTLAND, OR - September 12, 2003
Education software publisher Inspiration Software, Inc. has been named one of Oregon's fastest growing technology companies for the 4th consecutive year by Deloitte & Touche.

Rankings are based on the percentage of growth in fiscal year revenues from 2000-2002. With 66 percent revenue growth over the past three years, Inspiration Software --- makers of visual learning software --- is one of the nation's leading publishers of software for K-12 education and the market leader in its software category.

Inspiration Software's award-winning software tools increase student achievement, helping to build comprehension, writing and thinking skills. Today, qualified research indicates that Inspiration Software's products are utilized by more than 60 percent of all U.S. school districts.

Mona Westhaver, company co-founder and president, credits educators and student achievement for the company's success. "Creative educators in the U.S. and globally are using Inspiration Software products to enhance and strengthen the learning process in all areas of curriculum. We are committed to making a difference in education," said Westhaver.

About Inspiration Software^®, Inc.
Inspiration Software^®, Inc. is recognized as the leader in visual learning and thinking. The company develops and publishes innovative software tools that inspire learners of all ages to brainstorm, organize, plan and create. With more than 10 million users worldwide, the company's award-winning software is revolutionizing visual learning in education - inspiring students to develop strong thinking and organizational skills and improve academic performance. Founded by Donald Helfgott, CEO, and Mona Westhaver, President, the company's mission is to support improvements in education and make a positive difference in students' lives by providing software tools that help students learn to think.

About Deloitte & Touche
Deloitte & Touche, one of the nation's leading professional services firms, provides assurance and advisory, tax, and management consulting services through nearly 30,000 people in more than 80 U.S. cities. The firm is dedicated to helping its clients and its people excel. Known as an employer of choice for innovative human resources programs, Deloitte & Touche has been recognized as one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For in America" by Fortune magazine for six consecutive years. Deloitte & Touche refers to Deloitte & Touche LLP and related entities. Deloitte & Touche is the US national practice of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu is a Swiss Verein, and each of its national practices is a separate and independent legal entity. For more information, please visit Deloitte & Touche's web site at www.deloitte.com/us.