Frequently Asked Questions
For Educators
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VOISS is a research-backed extended reality (XR) platform that helps middle school students build essential social skills through safe, scenario-based practice. Students play through realistic social situations — like starting a conversation, handling disagreements, or reading social cues — and get to practice these skills in a low-pressure setting before using them in real life.
In this document, we answer frequently asked questions from parents and caregivers to help you feel comfortable and confident empowering your child with VOISS.
What is VOISS?
What's the research base behind VOISS?
VOISS was developed over more than a decade of research in real classrooms, in partnership with the University of Kansas's Department of Special Education — ranked the #1 public special education program in the country. It's been used by more than 3,000 students and 300 teachers, with published research on its effectiveness available on our Research page.
Does VOISS support IEP goals?
Yes. VOISS includes 140+ scenarios covering 180+ discrete social skills, which map well to common IEP goal areas like initiating conversation, conflict resolution, perspective-taking, and self-advocacy. The admin module lets you track which skills a student is working on and progressing through, which can support goal documentation.
How do we assess where a student should start?
The VOISS Admin Module includes a point-in-time inventory assessment that evaluates a student's current skills and generates a recommended starting point and scenario sequence — so you're not guessing where to begin.
How do we monitor student progress?
The admin dashboard provides ongoing progress monitoring, so you can see which scenarios a student has completed, how they're performing, and where they may need more support — without needing to sit with them during every session.
What devices and technical setup do we need?
Is VOISS appropriate for a range of ability levels and student needs?
VOISS was built specifically for students with disabilities, including students working on social-emotional and communication goals, and is also used more broadly by students who could benefit from extra social skills practice. Scenarios can be assigned individually based on each student's needs.
How do I get VOISS for my child?
You can download VOISS directly for free trial access on your device of choice, or purchase full access through our website. If your child's school or district already uses VOISS, ask their special education team whether you can be added to their existing program. If you have questions before getting started, you can request a short demo or contact our team directly.
