Pathways to Structured Literacy
A deeper dive into diagnostic and prescriptive instruction: How to plan and deliver Structured Literacy lessons.
Pathways to Structured Literacy (PSL) is an Orton-Gillingham-based professional development experience focusing on diagnostic and prescriptive literacy instruction. Participants will learn components of a complete Structured Literacy lesson. This IDA-Accredited online offering is perfect for educators who have completed Pathways to Proficient Reading (PPR) and are interested in enhancing their practice in an MTSS/RTII framework.
Our PSL course runs as a stand-alone course. The PSL Practicum is optional, but needed for certification purposes, and runs once a year beginning in the fall. The practicum must be completed during the nine-month course period and must begin no later than five calendar years after completing the Pathways to Structured Literacy course.
Prerequisite Required
One of these courses must be completed prior to the start date of the Structured Literacy course.
Option #1: Pathways to Proficient Reading (PPR) (with 80% final course grade)
Option #2: An IDA-accredited course or rigorous Science of Reading professional development from 2021 or after. Please reach out to Kara Campbell to learn about qualifying courses and professional development - kcampbell@aimpa.org.
In order to be eligible to participate in the Structured Literacy Practicum, you must have completed the Structured Literacy course in the last 5 years with a score of 85% or better on both the post-knowledge inventory assessment and final course average.
Course Details
- Asynchronous Orientation and Pre-Course Knowledge Inventory Assessment
- 9 Sections
- 4 live Virtual Community of Practice Sessions (VCoPs) with a facilitator
- Pacing Guide offering recommended schedule for coursework completion
- 12-Month Access to the AIM Pathways platform to access, review, and apply materials in the classroom when needed
- Required and Recommended Resources:
- 30 hours available for CEUs
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A certificate of completion is available to show as proof for ALTA and other state credit. We also offer Pennsylvania Act 48 and New York CTLE credit for completion of the entire course and are not score dependent.
- Click for Detailed SYLLABUS (Updates for January 2025)
- The weighted average of all section scores and post-knowledge inventory score must be at least 80% to pass this course. Read all details in the syllabus.
IDA-Accreditation and KPEERI Exam
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The content of the course is Orton-Gillingham based and aligned to the International Dyslexia Association’s (IDA) Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading (KPS). Course completion prepares participants to take the Knowledge and Practice Examination for Effective Reading Instruction (KPEERI) through the Center for Effective Reading Instruction. Learn more here.
Arcadia University offers three graduate credits with an additional cost for successful completion of the Pathways to Literacy Course and community of practice sessions on the AIM Pathways platform.
Pathways to Structured Literacy Course Upcoming Sessions
Live sessions run during after school hours for most time zones to accommodate your teaching schedule!
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- January 13, 2025 - May 27, 2025 - Cohort 1 (ET)
- January 14, 2025 - May 27, 2025 - Cohort 2 (MT)
- March 17, 2025 - June 27, 2025 - Cohort 1 (ET) Coming Soon
- March 19, 2025 - June 20, 2025 - Cohort 2 (CT) Coming Soon
January 13, 2025 - May 27, 2025 - Cohort 1 (ET)
January 14, 2025 - May 27, 2025 - Cohort 2 (MT)
March 17, 2025 - June 27, 2025 - Cohort 1 (ET) Coming Soon
March 19, 2025 - June 20, 2025 - Cohort 2 (CT) Coming Soon
Required and Recommended Resources
1. Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills book - Purchase HERE
2. Pathways to Structured Literacy Practitioner Guides
- Provide detailed tools and information for practitioners as well as student-facing pages for every Structured Literacy concept/skills earned in the 10 targets of AIM's Structured Literacy scope and sequence.
- Two-Volume Set
- Books are $75 each. Purchase HERE (You must be enrolled in or have completed the Pathways to Structured Literacy course to purchase these resources
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We are proud that both AIM’s Pathways to Proficient Reading and Pathways to Structured Literacy Approach courses are IDA-accredited certifying that course work is aligned with the Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading.
This alignment with the Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading means course content and teaching is provided in a manner that graduates can apply the principles and practices of Structured Literacy to support students. Completion of these AIM Pathways courses courses with the Virtual Communities of Practice prepares participants to take the Knowledge and Practice Examination for Effective Reading Instruction (KPEERI) and receive a Structured Literacy Classroom Teacher Knowledge Certificate when they pass the exam. Individuals who complete the Pathways to Structured Literacy course in addition to the Practicum can also apply for Structured Dyslexia Interventionist Certification.
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