What Is AIS?

Academic Intervention Services (AIS) means instructional services in English Language Arts, mathematics, social studies and/or science, which supplement the instruction provided in regular classes and are congruent with the New York State learning standards, and/or student support services which could include guidance, counseling, attendance and study skills which are needed to support increased academic performance.

 How Does A Child Become Eligible for AIS Services?

ELA Scores- Students who scored a 1 or 2 in the ELA exam.

Terra Nova Results- Students who scored a 23% on the reading section of the Terra Nova test.

Class Average- Students who scored 65% or lower on the quarterly report card in reading.

DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills)-Students in Kindergarten, first, second, and third grade are screened individually in the areas of letter naming fluency, initial sound fluency, phoneme segmentation, nonsense word fluency, and oral reading fluency.

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