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Empowering Educators

Our unique professional learning program is designed by educators, validated in our own school, and grounded in research. Paired with personalized coaching, implementation guidance, and communities of practice, it is more than just professional development— it is a true partnership, giving teachers and leaders the support they deserve.

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Powered by Our Integrated Model

The AIM Institute for Learning & Research’s integration with AIM Academy brings our teaching techniques to life in a real-world setting. By piloting cutting-edge instruction with students facing some of the greatest barriers to literacy, we’re setting new standards that drive better outcomes for all learners. What we uncover, we share, bringing proven practices to educators everywhere.

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Innovating Relentlessly for the Future

We believe in pushing boundaries as we reimagine the future of learning. By harnessing the latest research and technology to pioneer unique new approaches, our nonprofit organization is accelerating progress and redefining the education landscape.

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Transforming How Reading is Taught

We collaborate with leading researchers and educators to translate the latest literacy research into effective teaching strategies and tools — then work with educators to swiftly implement them in classrooms around the world.

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Changing Lives Together

How do you create better outcomes for students struggling to read? 

Our proven method has empowered over 65,000 educators and leaders to transform the way reading is taught and supported in the classroom. Through research, collaboration, and professional training, we are not only changing literacy education — we are igniting a movement. Together, our impact can reverberate around the world, driving system-wide change for all. Select your role below to learn how we can partner together to build a future where every child can read and succeed.

Our Impact at a Glance

The Power of Partnership

Working side-by-side with educators, leaders, researchers, and advocates, we drive change and offer support in pursuit of a future where every child can achieve the foundation of literacy they deserve.

Superintendent

“I would brag to everybody, [AIM training] is what we’re doing. This is what District 23 Brownsville is doing to help our children and to help our staff to become reading specialists.” - Dr. Khalek Kirkland, Superintendent NYC District 23 (Brownsville)

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Educator

“AIM Pathways to Proficient Reading just opened up a door for me. It wasn’t because I had to do something that was required of me, but it sparked something in me.” - Erin Serock, School District of Philadelphia

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Researcher

“AIM’s commitment to research filters all the way down to the kids, their parents, the staff, the administrators, the research advisory board…all are interested in promoting a scientific approach to instruction for kids that’s advantageous to the kids, and the teachers, and ultimately to society.” - Dr. Don Compton, Florida Center for Reading & Research

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AIM Coach/Facilitator

"The impact of AIM's work resonates through every teacher I support while leading community of practice sessions for our Pathways courses and with every literacy coach I instruct. It's incredible to be part of an organization that's building strong literacy foundations, partnerships, and lasting change in education. I feel incredibly blessed everyday to be part of a mission that is passionate about changing lives through literacy."  - Taylor Arrell, AIM Institute Literacy Coach and Facilitator

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State Leader

“One of the man reasons [Mississippi] made the switch was AIM Pathways has levels of professional learning grounded in the science…After you’ve taken Pathways to Proficient Reading you can…take a dyslexia course, you can take an EL course, you can take a structured literacy course…We are still building on the base science of reading knowledge but now we’re getting more granular into the needs of districts and the needs of teachers.” - Jill Hoda, Assistant State Literacy Director, Mississippi Department of Education

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News & Events

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AIM Institute for Learning & Research has been selected by the Kentucky Department of Education as one of three approved professional learning pathways to support the state’s new Science of Reading training requirements for K–5 educators. Through Kentucky’s Read to Succeed funding, eligible educators and leaders will be able to participate in approved professional learning opportunities at no cost.

Under House Bill 253 (2026), all Kentucky K–5 educators must complete KDE-approved Science of Reading professional learning by June 30, 2029. AIM’s Pathways to Proficient Reading and Pathways to Literacy Leadership meet those requirements, providing sustained, job-embedded learning that connects literacy research with classroom and system-level practice.

Pathways to Proficient Reading offers approximately 55 hours of learning focused on reading development, language comprehension, word recognition, assessment, and effective instructional practices. Pathways to Literacy Leadership provides approximately 30 hours of learning designed for school and district leaders responsible for supporting educators and sustaining strong literacy implementation.

Kentucky educators will also have access to additional AIM Pathways professional learning opportunities funded through Read to Succeed. Optional offerings include Pathways to Proficient Reading: Secondary and Demystifying Dyslexia, with additional learning opportunities such as Pathways to Structured Literacy and Pathways to Proficient Writing planned for Winter 2027. These courses allow educators in a range of roles and grade levels to deepen their literacy knowledge and build more specialized instructional expertise.

Registration for initial learning cohorts will open in September.

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