From 5 Vendors to 1: How an Alaska School District Solved Therapy Staffing with Soliant

Our Partner

A PreK-12 public school district on the Revillagigedo Island in Southeast Alaska, serving ~2,000 students across nine schools.

The Challenge

As a remote island district, our partner faced persistent staffing shortages in therapy and behavioral roles. Alaska’s strict credentialing requirements often delay start dates, and the district has previously experienced difficulties with staffing agencies cutting corners during the licensing process. With multiple agencies competing for placements in 2024, the district needed a reliable staffing partner who could deliver qualified professionals, ensure licensure and compliance, and support long-term retention.

Our Solution

In 2024, Soliant began providing full- and part-time Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Occupational Therapists (OTs). To overcome local talent scarcity, we partnered with our teleservice technology partner, VocoVision, enabling us to staff positions with qualified remote therapists, ensuring uninterrupted student services.
We differentiated ourselves by:

• Prioritizing credentialing diligence and hands-on support through Alaska’s lengthy approval process.
• Recruiting candidates with prior Alaska experience for a smoother transition into the district’s IEP and training standards.

In 2025, Soliant renewed three of our therapists and placed two additional therapists, all credentialed and onboarded ahead of the upcoming school year. Looking ahead, Soliant is positioned to continue supporting the district’s therapy needs and expanding support to include their growing needs in school psychology and behavioral services.

Results

• 10 total placements across 2024 – 2025
• 100% renewal rate of eligible candidates
• Exclusive partnership: From using 5–6 staffing agencies in 2024 → Soliant became the district’s sole staffing agency by 2025
• Early hires: All roles for the upcoming school year filled by May/June 2025, giving leadership a stress-free summer

“We have worked with Soliant + VocoVision for the past two school years. I have been impressed with their personal attention to understand our unique district and find the best therapists to meet our student needs. Last year, they even came to our district for an on-site visit to learn more about how we operate, and as a result were able to find qualified therapists that simply “fit” with us.

This year we started the hiring process much earlier and we had a certified and licensed team in place prior to the start of the school year. Our school staff have nothing but positive things to say about working with their therapists! As I interact with Special Education Directors around the state, I will always refer them to Soliant + VocoVision!”
– Sally S., Special Education Director

About Soliant

Soliant is a leading provider of therapy and special education professionals, specializing in both contract and direct hire placements for schools nationwide. With a reputation for excellence and client satisfaction, we are a trusted partner in helping education organizations meet their evolving needs.