Academic Intervention Services

What are Academic Intervention Services?

“Academic Intervention Services (otherwise known as AIS) means additional instruction and/or student support services which supplement the instruction provided in the general curriculum, and which assist students in meeting the State Learning Standards.”

What are the intentions of AIS?

· To assist students who are at risk of not achieving the State Learning Standards in English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and/or Science.

· AIS shall be available to students with disabilities on the same basis as non-disabled students as long as it is consistent with the student’s IEP.

General Criteria of AIS

· Student needs should be assessed by a trained staff member

· Specific Interventions should be provided beyond general instruction

· Student progress should be assessed regularly

· Records should be kept of the services provided

Identification Procedures

· Ongoing throughout the year- meetings are held with staff members to discuss the next steps necessary to help the student be successful.

· Based on Multiple measures of assessment including but not limited to: state assessments, district assessments, individual testing and /or teacher recommendations

· Progress is monitored throughout the intervention by the Response to Intervention team consisting of staff involved with that child’s schooling. Updates are frequent.

In what format is AIS provided?

· Small group instruction

· Individualized instruction

· Summer school

· Speech improvement

· AIS providers pushing into classroom

· Reading Recovery

· Leveled Literacy Intervention

What is the intensity and frequency of AIS?

· Determined on an individual basis to meet that student’s needs.
When I first begin working with a student, typically-not always, I will meet with them for the duration of 20 sessions. At that time they receive lessons 3-4 times per 6 days cycle in a small group setting for 20-30 minutes. It can be within the classroom but it is mostly a pullout service. I gather data over this time period to gauge whether they are making progress and we can decrease their service or if they are still struggling and we need to increase their service.
If it is determined that they need an increase in their service, I will meet with them for another 40 sessions for a total of 60 sessions. This service is a pullout service. It may be on an individual basis or in a group of 2 or 3. This requires me to meet with them at least 5-6 days out of the 6 day cycle for 30 minutes. I continue to collect data to determine whether this service is working or if we need to try something else
My main goal is to decrease their service as soon as they are progressing sufficiently.

How will I be notified if my child needs AIS?

· You will receive a letter stating what services are needed, the frequency and the duration. You will also receive a letter if services are discontinued.

· A progress report is sent home at he end of each ten weeks to communicate progress.

· Opportunity to meet with AIS teacher at least once per semester.

How is determined my child no longer needs AIS?

Each student will receive their own customized program. We keep data and track progress through the course of multiple weeks. Their progress determines whether we change our course of action or not.
AIS will end when the student has successfully attained the District standards according to state and/or district criteria.