Academic Intervention Services (AIS)

What are Academic Intervention Services? Academic Intervention Services (otherwise known as AIS) have been mandated by the state to help students achieve the state learning standards in English language arts and mathematics in grades K-12. The services include additional instruction that supplements the general curriculum and provides students with the skills that they need to be successful in school. The intensity of such services will vary depending on the needs of the individual student. The services are designed to respond to student needs as indicated through the results on State assessments and/or the district approved criteria at each grade level. Additional instruction means the provision of extra time for focused instruction and, for some students, increased student-teacher instructional contact time designed to help students achieve state learning standards. Academic Intervention Services shall be made available to students with disabilities on the same basis as non-disabled students, provided, however, that such services shall be made available to the extent consistent with the students’ individualized education plans.

ACADEMIC INTERVENTION - English Language Arts

Students who score below the designated performance levels on state and NCLB assessments in English Language Arts, and those at risk of not meeting State standards as indicated through district-adopted criteria which will include multiple assessments/sources of evidence are eligible for participation in the program. Students will end their participation in the program when the level of their knowledge and skill meets the exit criteria set for them at entry.

ACADEMIC INTERVENTION – Mathematics

Students who score below the designated performance levels on state and NCLB assessments in mathematics, and those at risk of not meeting State standards as indicated through district-adopted criteria which will include multiple assessments/sources of evidence are eligible for participation in the program. Students will end their participation in the program when the level of their knowledge and skill meets the exit criteria set for them at entry.