Allied Instructional Services

12/22/2025

SAVE THE DATE!
AIS Academy is on its way!

Join some of the best thought leaders in the field on February 16th for a full day of professional development and learning! The PD day kicks off with a keynote address at 9:00 est and then includes three concurrent sessions in four different time slots!

Session topics range from vision to AT, O&M to multiple impairments - everyone benefits! Sessions are free for AIS contractors and $15 each for outside participants. ACVREP and CEUs are available to attendees.

Click on the link to learn about each of our sessions and register for whatever sparks your interest!

Are you interested in learning more about professional development opportunities from Allied Instructional Services and other leading professionals in the field of Visual Impairment? Good news - you've come to the right place! Join AIS for an all-day professional development event! Our schedule

12/16/2025

Join us March 18th from 3:00pm-4:00pm EST for "Bringing scenes to life with audio description" training.

Participants will:

• Learn to describe the benefits of audio description for leisure and learning.
• Learn to Identify reliable sources and platforms where audio-described content is available.
• Learn to apply practical strategies to integrate audio description into classroom instruction and everyday environments

Click the link to register

Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

12/11/2025

We hope to see you at GATE this week!

12/08/2025

Digital math will be a part of every student's math journey, and they benefit from exposure to and specialized instruction in accessing (and creating) digital math from as early as possible. Check out these checklists from Diane Brauner, Sara Larkin, Susan Osterhaus, and Dr. Tina Herzberg to help you track digital math learning across grade levels.

Does your student have age-appropriate digital math skills to be successful in math? Take a look at these checklists!

11/25/2025

Lets take it back! Throughout the week of November 3rd – 7th, communities and school districts across the country celebrated National School Psychology Week (NSPW) with the theme “Finding Your Path.” NSPW is an annual opportunity to recognize school psychologists' work helping children and youth thrive. Throughout the week, school communities participated in activities and initiatives designed to celebrate these essential professionals. School psychologists partner with families, teachers, school administrators, and others to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community.

This year’s theme, “Finding Your Path,”

11/14/2025

Looking for guidance on choosing toys that support speech and language development? Check out this great review from The Informed SLP!

It's shopping season—what does the research say about toys and language development? We've got the details, plus a parent-friendly handout to share with families.

11/12/2025

Allied Instructional Services’ Braille on Demand:
AIS contracts 30 certified transcribers to provide the best quality braille materials for students and clients of all needs and ages. We offer interlining and interpoint transcription, electronic files, and embossed, swell, and thermoform tactiles.
✅ UEB Math/Science
✅ UEB with Nemeth
✅ Custom Contractions
✅ Music
✅ Tactiles
✅ Foreign Languages
✅ Office location dedicated specifically to Braille transcription with multiple embossers, swell machines, and thermoform

✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ HIGH QUALITY, QUICK TURNAROUND

MORE INFORMATION
braille@ais-Ic.com

11/12/2025

Come see us at GCASE!!!

11/06/2025

Manning the GITWL registration table!!

11/04/2025

Did you know that Speech-Language Pathologist Assistants (SLPAs) help make speech therapy more accessible for students?

At AIS, we work to increase availability of speech therapy services by teaming up certified SLPs and SLPAs. With the current shortage of SLPs and high caseloads, SLPAs bring more communication support to classrooms — giving students more opportunities to grow their speech, language, and confidence every day!

Benefits of utilizing SLPAs in schools include:
✅ Increased service availability for students
✅ Reduced caseload stress for SLPs
✅ More time for individualized instruction and data collection
✅ Greater continuity of care and support across classrooms

Here’s to the power of collaboration and communication in our schools! For more info on utilizing SLPAs, check out ASHA's resources:

Frequently asked questions about speech-language pathology assistants, including information on defining, using, supervising, credentialing, and training.

10/27/2025

Interview with AIS at GITWL Conference!

Several openings available for an in-person interview at GITWL in Huntsville, AL!

Sign up for an interview slot with Gwyn and Olivia here: https://outlook.office.com/.../ee4J9vos5kaQV9-BOPimFg2...

To check out our current openings, click this link: https://www.alliedinstructional.com/opportunities

For more information, email Gwyn at gsuttell@ais-llc.com or Olivia at oferreira@ais-llc.com

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10/27/2025

Getting in Touch with Literacy is just around the corner, and it is time to get in touch with your technology too. Please use the below link to schedule an in-person 15 minute session with the AIS AT Team to get your technology questions answered and get you and your tech back on track.