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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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Pathways to Proficient Reading: Secondary

The First Step to Adolescent Literacy Proficiency

AIM's newest course adapts Pathways to Proficient Reading, our IDA-accredited comprehensive literacy learning course, to add new articles, classroom resources, adolescent student profiles, and secondary classroom videos, to address the unique literacy needs of adolescent learners.  Virtual Community of Practice sessions with expert AIM facilitators focus on hands-on practice to support classroom implementation so secondary teachers are knowledgeable in their implementation of evidence-based practices in middle and high school classrooms.

Who Should Enroll in Pathways to Proficient Reading: Secondary?

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All middle and high school educators, English Language Arts and content areas alike, should register for this 55-hour learning opportunity that develops depth of knowledge around literacy development and proficiency across content areas. This course is a critical first step for secondary educators seeking to implement evidence-based literacy instruction in the classroom and accelerate literacy acquisition among struggling learners.

  • Asynchronous Orientation and Pre-Course Knowledge Inventory Assessment
  • 16 Section Pathways to Proficient Reading Course
  • 6 live Virtual Community of Practice Sessions (VCoPs)
  • 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
  • 55 hours available for CEUs

  • 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.
  • Not intended for participants who have already completed Pathways to Proficient Reading

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Pathways to Proficient Reading: Secondary Upcoming Courses

Live sessions run during after school hours for most time zones to accommodate your teaching schedule!

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