Reading Strategies is a course designed to provide Academic Intervention Services (AIS) for those students who received a level "1" or "2" test score on the 8th grade English Language Arts (ELA) exam. This is a mandated support class for students, to ensure progress and success in their English courses, and on the NYS Comprehensive Exam in English. (English Regents) In addition, those students who are struggling with literacy skills or who are new language learners, may benefit from increased literacy instruction.