Services FAQs

How does Learning Ally choose which books they record?

Answer:

Learning Ally has one of the largest read-along audiobook collections for use in schools. Our production process prioritizes meeting the needs of our K-12 partners with a focus on:

  • Alignment with state and district contracts, including common core exemplars
  • Key curricula (and themes) by grade bands
  • Exemplar fiction and non-fiction titles by grade bands
  • Award winning titles, and
  • Culturally relevant topics.

We add 50+ titles every month, adding over 750 titles to the Learning Ally Audiobook Solution Library annually.

Do all of Learning Ally audiobooks have audio and text?

Answer: Learning Ally offers two different formats of audiobooks:

Classic Audio: Human narrated books recorded by subject matters experts, with picture image descriptions.

VOICEtext: Human narrated books with highlighted text.

Every book you click on will show as either Classic Audio or VOICEtext to indicate what version is available.

How do I add an audiobook to a bookshelf?

Answer: Follow the easy steps below to add audiobooks to a bookshelf:

Adding a book to your own bookshelf

Find a book by using the Browse Audiobooks tab or by entering the information into the search box.
Once the audiobook is found click the +Add to Bookshelf button.

Teacher assigning a book to a student

Find a book by using the Browse Audiobooks tab or by entering the information into the search box.
Once the audiobook is found click the +Add to Bookshelf button and add to as many students as need that title.
Select each student you would like to have the selection and click Assign Books.
If this is a continuing student, to see bookshelves from previous years, go to a student’s Individual Student Report by clicking on their name in Manage Students. Underneath the report heading, choose Last School Year or All School Years from the drop down box to see previous titles.
Students are able to see all books from all years when logged into their individual bookshelves.

Parent assigning a book to a child

Find a book by using the Browse Audiobooks tab or by entering the information into the search box.
Once the audiobook is found click the +Add to Bookshelf button and add to as many children as need that title.
Select each child you would like to have the selection and click Assign Books.

Why do Learning Ally audiobooks require authorized apps or devices for reading?

Answer: Learning Ally requires authorized playback applications or devices to comply with U.S. copyright law and to protect the intellectual property of the publishers whose works we make available in accessible format. U.S. Copyright law allows us to duplicate titles provided we offer them in specialized formats, and only to a qualified population. In our case, that population includes people with documented disabilities, such as a learning disability, visual impairment, or other physical disability.

As a specialist or tutor, how do I update or remove my existing listing on Learning Ally?

Answer: If you would like to update or remove your existing listing, please contact Specialist@LearningAlly.org.

How do I integrate Learning Ally audiobooks into my home?

Answer: If your child is having trouble learning to read or is struggling to keep up with homework, audiobooks can be a powerful tool to improve reading comprehension, boost confidence, save time on school work and lead to better grades. Use this audiobooks tip sheet to help integrate Learning Ally audiobooks into your home!

How do I participate in the Certifier Referral Program?

Answer: If you are interested in participating in the referral program, please call our Specialist Coordinator at 1-800-221-4792, option 6 or email Specialist@LearningAlly.org.

Where is Learning Ally representated on social media?

Answer: Learning Ally is very active in social media! Check us out on Facebook, XLinkedInYouTube, Instagram, and Pinterest. We also have very active communities in our Facebook Parent Chat, Teacher Talk and Volunteer Team groups.

Join the conversation!

Can Learning Ally help me find a professional specialist who can evaluate for learning, physical and or visual disabilities?

Answer: Yes! Search our Specialist Directory to find a professional specialist near your area who can evaluate individuals for learning, physical and/or visual disabilities.

As a professional, how do I become listed in the specialist directory?

Answer: To be listed in Learning Ally’s “Find a Specialist” directory, please fill out this online application.

Help students complete their certification paperwork so they can become Learning Ally members. Individuals will be able to search for you by geographic location as they seek out a professional who can verify that they have a print disability.

What community events does Learning Ally offer educators?

Answer: Learning Ally offers a variety of community events for educators. Our educator series of webinars includes four types of online events: Hot Topics, Informational, How to Use Learning Ally, and On Demand. We are also proud to annually host, Spotlight on Dyslexia, an all day online conference, which brings leading experts directly to your computers or tablets. Don’t wait to check out the events we have scheduled!

What are the National Achievement Awards (NAA)?

Answer:

Each year, Learning Ally offers two endowed scholarship awards for outstanding students with print and learning disabilities.  The recipients of these awards are role models of success and inspiration to students throughout the country. Read more about our scholarship winners here!

We’re here to help!

Representatives are available at 800-221-4792
Monday through Friday, from 8:30am-6:00pm EST.

Email: customercare@LearningAlly.org
Fax: 609-281-5900

Mailing Address:

Learning Ally
20 Roszel Rd.
Princeton, NJ 08540

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Donation Inquiries

Phone: 800-221-4792, option 4

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Volunteer Inquiries

Phone: 800-221-4792, option 3
Email: Volunteer@LearningAlly.org

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Specialist Inquiries

Phone: 800-221-4792, option 2
Email: Specialist@learningally.org