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AIM Pathways received a Reimagine Education Gold Award in the Science of Learning category at the December 2020 conference. We are honored that our evidence-based program has received this important recognition and look forward to sharing more results from our Pathways participants as they take the science of reading into classrooms and schools.

 

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English Learners

10.4% of U.S. public school students are English Language learners and just 3% of teachers have the necessary qualifications to support EL instruction.

National Center For Education Statistics, 2022

Develop the specialized knowledge required to accelerate language and literacy proficiency for English Learners in any program model with immediate instructional applications with AIM's newest modules created in collaboration with literacy researcher Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan.

Each module in the Specialized Reading Knowledge Bundle: English Learners includes asynchronous online course instruction with exclusive content recorded by Dr. Cárdenas-Hagan, and a wealth of assessment resources, implementation tools, and printables to support immediate use in the classroom. Each module is paired with a 1-hour synchronous community of practice session (VCoP) with an expert AIM facilitator.

Modules include:

  • Introduction to English Learners: Language & Literacy Development (2 Hours, 1 hour VCOP)

  • Word Recognition Among English Learners (4 hours, 1 hour VCOP)

  • Language Comprehension Among English Learners (4 hours, 1 hour VCOP)

AIM is excited to provide these unique, comprehensive and evidence-based learning modules as a complement to AIM Pathways training to support education partners who are looking for training, tools and resources to support English learners as they implement evidence-based structured literacy instruction in the classroom. 

Read Course Syllabus Here

Open Enrollment Course

October 9, 2023 - January 25, 2023

Our first open enrollment cohort is now open for registration.

Virtual Community of Practice sessions held on:

  • November 9, 2023 4:30 - 5:30 PM ET
  • Thursday December 14, 2023 4:30 - 5:30 PM ET
  • Thursday January 18, 2024 4:30 - 5:30 PM ET

Click here for our first course pacing guide and schedule for Virtual Community of Practice sessions.

Course Cost: $320 per person

Enroll TODAY

Who is this course recommended for?

AIM creates Specialized Reading Knowledge courses for individuals who already possess a strong foundational knowledge in Science of Reading and Structured Literacy, and are interested in expanding their instructional skills and knowledge. Please note that comprehensive structured literacy training (such as Pathways to Proficient Reading) is strongly recommended before enrolling in this specialized learning opportunity. If you are new to the science of reading and structured literacy, explore AIM Pathways courses to expand your foundational knowledge before diving into this next level of professional learning.

This is course is intended for classroom teachers teaching all subjects and all learners. It is appropriate for all grade levels.

Training for Your School or District

Our AIM client engagement team is currently scheduling training for schools and districts interested in Specialized Reading Knowledge Bundle: English Learners as part of their professional learning opportunities.

Connect with our AIM team to learn how you can integrate these modules into your Science of Reading PD.

Provide EL Training in Your School

From the SOR Blog

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ELs are increasing, teacher preparedness must too!
Megan Gierka and Nicole Kingsland

If you’ve taught an English learner in your class, you’re not alone. English learners (ELs) are a rapidly growing demographic in United States schools and teachers should expect to have ELs in their classrooms. In the last 20 years, 1.5 million English learners have been added to classrooms around the country, yet only 3% of teachers have the necessary qualification to teach these students (Rahman et al., 2017). Now more than ever, ALL teachers must possess the knowledge and skills to close the achievement gap and improve learning outcomes for all students in their classroom.

AIM is preparing to release a new online course to support teachers in their literacy work for all students. The Specialized Reading Knowledge Bundle: English Learners course is filled with practical teaching tips for unlocking reading proficiency among English learners. Learn more and pre-register today.

Read More about ELs are increasing, teacher preparedness must too!

Course Registration Instructions

To register for an AIM Pathways course:

  • Click the Registration button under your selected course.
  • On the Catalog page, click on the Price/Shopping Cart button for your course to add it to your cart.
    • If you are registering yourself, View your shopping cart to Proceed to Checkout where you will be prompted to create an account and complete your purchase.
    • If you are registering someone else OR, If you are registering multiple people, first, click the box "Purchase on behalf of others", next, type in the number of people you are registering, click the blue refresh button, then click Proceed to Checkout. Click "Continue as Guest" on the bottom of the page to continue registering.
      • If you click Proceed to Checkout and see "You are logged in as:", you must use Incognito mode
  • If you registered multiple participants, once your purchase is approved, you will receive an email with an Enrollment Key. Please share that key with your participants.
  • For questions please reach out to Client Support.

 

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