PresenceLearning
PresenceLearning, Inc., doing business as Presence, is a provider of special education-related teletherapy solutions for PreK–12 schools in the United States, serving public schools (including charter schools), private schools, and virtual schools.[1][2][3] The company supports the delivery of speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, mental health and behavioral counseling, and psychoeducational evaluations through a proprietary online platform.[1][4] Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York City,[1] Presence focuses on expanding access to special education-related services, particularly in communities experiencing provider shortages.[2][5][6]
Presence’s online therapy technology, known as the Presence Platform, is used by a nationwide network of licensed providers to deliver teletherapy and remote assessments. Built on the same technology, Kanga by Presence is a licensed version of the platform available to private practitioners as well as schools and districts for use by their own special education providers. Both platforms provide access to interactive therapy activities, assessment tools, documentation workflows, and other session resources.[1] Presence is also the exclusive partner for the remote administration of the Woodcock-Johnson® V (WJ V™) under an agreement with Riverside Insights.[7]
History
Presence was founded in 2009 with the mission of increasing access to school-based special education-related services through remote delivery.[1][8][9] The company’s early model focused on connecting schools with licensed speech-language pathologists who could provide therapy sessions online, helping districts address persistent shortages in clinical staffing.[1]
2009–2019: Founding years and evidence-based foundations
In 2010, Presence received a grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences to support the development of a teletherapy platform prototype designed to create a more dynamic virtual therapy experience for students and clinicians.[10] To meet growing demand, the company expanded its provider network and broadened its service offerings to include occupational therapy, mental health and behavioral counseling, and psychoeducational assessment services delivered via teletherapy.[1][8]
Beginning in 2016, a series of independent studies examined the reliability of psychoeducational evaluations conducted through the Presence Platform. These studies found that remote administrations of standardized assessments produced results comparable to traditional in-person testing when administered under appropriate conditions.[11][12][13][14]
2020–2024: Scaling impact and strategic expansion
In the early 2020s, Presence expanded its technology platform and provider network, adding support for the remote administration of standardized assessments. In 2022, the company acquired Global Teletherapy, a national provider of remote speech therapy, occupational therapy, mental health services, and school psychology support for K–12 schools, expanding its clinical capacity and national coverage.[2]
2025–present: Strategic partnerships and continued innovation
In 2025, Presence entered into a strategic partnership with Riverside Insights to enable the remote administration of the Woodcock-Johnson® V (WJ V™) evaluation suite.[7] Presence partners with school districts across the United States to provide both direct teletherapy services and technology solutions that support district-employed providers.[1][15]
Products and services
Presence provides remote special education-related services, often referred to as individualized education program (IEP)-mandated services, through its proprietary online platforms. The company’s offerings include speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, mental health and behavioral counseling, and psychoeducational evaluations administered by licensed providers.[1] Schools may license Kanga by Presence or contract with Presence to access its network of more than 2,000 providers who deliver services virtually using the Presence Platform.[2]
Business model and operations
Presence partners with PreK–12 school districts in the United States to provide remote special education-related services through a nationwide network of licensed clinicians, including speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, school psychologists, and mental health providers.[1][2] The company operates under two primary models: contracted clinical service delivery using its provider network and platform licensing through the Kanga by Presence brand.[1]
The company reports serving more than 10,000 schools nationwide and delivering over 7 million teletherapy sessions since its founding.[1]
Recognition and awards
Presence has received national recognition for its teletherapy platforms and contributions to expanding access to special education services. In 2025, the company was included in the GSV 150.[15]
Presence has also received awards from the EdTech Digest Awards, the American Consortium for Equity in Education, Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence, and the Tech Edvocate Awards.[16][17][18][19] In 2023, Presence was included on Fortune magazine’s Impact 20 list.[5] The company has also been certified as a Great Place to Work®.[20]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 "About Presence". Presence. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "K–12 Dealmaking: PresenceLearning Acquires Virtual School Teletherapy Provider". Education Week Market Brief. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
- ↑ "PresenceLearning Raises $25M Series C Round to Grow Online K–12 Therapy Services". EdSurge. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
- ↑ "Special Ed Teletherapy Provider PresenceLearning Gets a $27 Million Boost". EdSurge. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Presence Receives Fortune Impact 20 Award for World-Changing Innovation in PreK–12 Teletherapy Services". Fortune. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
- ↑ "Special education innovations: How teletherapy and ed tech are reshaping IDEA at 50". K-12 Dive. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Exclusive Partnership Ensures Schools Nationwide Can Administer Woodcock-Johnson V Remotely". Riverside Insights. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "PresenceLearning". Blue Heron Capital. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
- ↑ "How a federal seed-money program has powered ed-tech innovations". The 74. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
- ↑ "Growth and Gratitude: Presence Honors Grant from Department of Education Institute of Education Sciences". Presence. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
- ↑ Taylor, S. (2025). Equivalence of remote and in-person administration of the Woodcock-Johnson V tests (Report). Riverside Insights.
- ↑ Wright, A. J. (2020). "Equivalence of remote, online administration and traditional administration of the WISC-V". Psychological Assessment. 32 (9): 809–817.
- ↑ Wright, A. J. (2018). "Equivalence of remote administration of the Woodcock-Johnson IV". Archives of Assessment Psychology. 8 (1).
- ↑ Wright, A. J. (2018). Equivalence of remote administration of the RIAS-2 (Report). Presence Learning.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 "GSV 150 – The Most Transformational Growth Companies in Digital Learning". ASU+GSV Summit. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
- ↑ "The EdTech Awards 2025". EdTech Digest. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
- ↑ "2024 Excellence in Equity: Industry Impact Winners". ACE-Ed. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
- ↑ "Tech & Learning Announces Winners of Best for Back to School 2024". Tech & Learning. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
- ↑ "Finalists and Winners of the 2024 Tech Edvocate Awards". The Ed Advocate. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
- ↑ "Presence Earns Great Place to Work Certification". Presence. Retrieved 2026-01-07.
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