Academic Intervention Services (AIS) means additional instruction and/or student support services which supplement the instruction provided in the general curriculum, and assist students in meeting the state learning standards. These services shall be made available to students with disabilities on the same basis as non-disabled students, provided that such services shall be provided in a manner consistent with the student’s individualized education program.
Academic Intervention Services (AIS)
As of July 1, 2000, each school district must have a written plan of the Academic Intervention Services to be offered in Grades K-12. The Potsdam CSD believes that all students should be provided specific and appropriate opportunities for academic assistance and intervention so that they may be successful in meeting the New York State learning standards.
View the Potsdam CSD Academic Intervention Services Plan (2022-25).
Response to Intervention (RTI)
The Potsdam CSD’s Response to Intervention (RTI) Plan serves as a crucial general education process aimed at maximizing student success. Through RTI, we offer timely, targeted support to students identified as potentially needing extra help to meet learning expectations.
View the Potsdam CSD Response to Intervention (RTI) Plan.
Special Education
The New York State Office of Special Education provides assistance related to services and programs for students with disabilities. Staff work to provide the most up to date policy and guidance, technical assistance, professional development, and monitoring to attain equal opportunities and positive results for students with disabilities across New York State.
Learn more about the New York State Office of Special Education.
Resources
- Parent’s Guide to Special Education (via NYSED)
- Special Education Parent Resources (via NYSED)
- Procedural Safeguards Notice – English (via NYSED)
- Procedural Safeguards Notice – Spanish (via NYSED)
NYS Continuum of Services
The continuum of special education services for school-age students with disabilities is an array of services to meet an individual students’ needs. Research on specially designed instruction clearly supports high quality instruction provided to the greatest extent possible to meet the student’s individualized education program (IEP) in the general education classrooms where students with disabilities have the greatest likelihood of receiving curriculum content delivered by highly qualified teachers. Schools may utilize a variety of combinations of special education supports and services to serve students with disabilities in general education settings and promote meaningful access, participation and progress in the general curriculum, including consultant teacher services, paraprofessional support, resource room services and integrated co-teaching.
Departments & Services Links
Student Support & Academic Intervention Services (AIS)
Chairperson: Jennifer Neaton
Secretary: Tiffany Roome
Secretary: KC Young
Phone: (315) 265-2000 x 36815
Community Resources
BOCES (Non-Potsdam District)
Special Education Students (K-12)
Supervisor: Kady Sharp
Secretary: Kristen Rood
Phone: (315) 265-2000 x 36123
St. Lawrence County Public Health Dept.
Early Intervention Services (Birth – Age 3)
Phone: (315) 386-2325
Learn more about the Early Intervention Program on the St. Lawrence County website.
ACCES – VR – Adult Career & Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation (formerly VESID)
209 West Main Street, Suite 3
Malone, NY 12953
Phone: (800) 882-2803
Learn more about ACCES – VR on the New York State Education Department website.
Northern Regional Center for Independent Living (NRCIL)
210 Court Street, Suite 107
Watertown, NY 13601
Phone: (315) 785-8703
Learn more about services offered by the Northern Regional Center for Independent Living.