AIM Pathways for Delaware Educators
AIM Pathways coursework is designed for educators who are committed to learning about the connection between reading research, theoretical models such as the Simple View of Reading and Scarborough’s Reading Rope, and best practices for language and literacy instruction in the classroom. Participants will learn effective instructional practices that will benefit all students, including those with or at risk for language-based learning disabilities.
DDOE is offering stipends to all participants who complete the requirements below:
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Sign a contract with DDOE prior to starting the course and meet all deliverables of the contract as outlined
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Register in PDMS
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Complete all coursework within the timelines outlined by AIM.
AIM Pathways courses support professional learning around the Science of Reading and provide an excellent opportunity to build background knowledge in literacy. Educators in the state of Delaware will receive clock hours in PDMS and a stipend for successful completion of the courses. While educators may enroll in these professional development courses, they are not graduate level courses and cannot be used for certification nor for graduate salary increments.
Questions? Contact Dr. Paige Morgan at paige.morgan@doe.k12.de.us
The Pathways to Literacy Leadership course was highly impactful for me as an education leader! Not only did it debunk several myths about literacy that I'd been carrying around for years thinking they were solid practice, but it set into place new information about the reading process of which I had not yet learned. The course has been and will continue to be unbelievably useful as I join our building and district leaders on DTGSS walkthroughs that aim to support our educators improve student learning, but also in working directly with teacher leaders to guide instructional decisions for our district. The course was the perfect combination of interactive asynchronous work and virtual learning discussions among other leader colleagues throughout the state. I recommend this course to any leader in the state of Delaware who has the opportunity to impact literacy learning and improvement in their district!
Lisa Lawson, Assistant Superintendent, Brandywine School District, DE
Pathways to Proficient Reading
This course is appropriate for all teachers, reading specialists, special education teachers, English Language teachers, and literacy coaches.
Course includes:
- Asynchronous Orientation and Pre-Course Knowledge Inventory
- 17 Section Pathways to Proficient Reading Course (See Detailed Syllabus)
- 6 Synchronous Virtual Community of Practice Coaching Sessions
- Pacing Guide/Schedule for Coursework
- 12 Month Access to the AIM Pathways platform so materials can be reviewed, applied, and accessed in the classroom when needed
- 55 hours available for CEUs
- Aligned to the IDA's Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading
Pathways to Structured Literacy
This course is Orton-Gillingham based and is appropriate for all teachers, reading specialists, special education teachers, English Language teachers, and literacy coaches. Assistant Superintendents, Principals, Directors of Curriculum and Instruction, and ESU Leaders are also welcome to take this course.
Course includes:
- Prerequisite: Completion of Pathways to Proficient Reading
- Asynchronous Orientation and Pre-Course Knowledge Inventory
- Course participants can sit for the KPEERI exam and have two options to receive certification from the Center for Effective Reading Instruction: Course Completion—Structured Literacy Classroom Teacher Certificate; 60-Hour Practicum—Certified Structured Literacy Interventionist.
- Book Required: Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills (4th Edition). Purchase Here
- Continues to strengthen educators’ knowledge and understanding of the science of reading by providing multiple opportunities to apply this knowledge to classroom instruction.
- 3 graduate credits available for course as well as practicum.
- An experience of roughly 30 hours completed in one year or less. (Optional Practicum—60 hours)
- Contains a vast resource library of videos, articles and exercises for educators to use in their practice. Read Course Syllabus Here
- Includes 9-Sections
- 3 1-hour synchronous implementation meetings to ensure fidelity of implementation
- 3 successful formal observations with feedback with your supervisor
- Comprehensive exam
- 30 hours available for CEUs
- IDA-Accredited following the IDA's Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading (KPS)
Pathways to Proficient Writing
This course is appropriate for all teachers, reading specialists, special education teachers, English Language teachers, and literacy coaches.
Course Includes:
- Online Orientation and optional Pre- and Post- Course Knowledge Inventory
- 10-Section Pathways to Proficient Writing Course (See Detailed Syllabus)
- 4 Virtual Community of Practice Sessions with an AIM facilitator
- Pacing Guide/Schedule for Course Work
- Course time - approximately 20 hours
- 12 Months Access to the AIM Pathways platform so materials can be reviewed, applied and accessed in the classroom when needed
- Aligned to the IDA's Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading
- 30 hours available for CEUs
Pathways to Literacy Leadership
This course is appropriate for Assistant Superintendents, Principals, Directors of Curriculum and Instruction, and ESU Leaders.
Course includes:
- Asynchronous Orientation and Pre-Course Knowledge Inventory
- 10 Section Pathways to Literacy Leadership Course (See Detailed Syllabus)
- 4 Virtual Community of Practice Coaching Sessions
- Pacing Guide/Schedule for Course Work
- Course time - approximately 30 hours
- 12 Months Access to the AIM Pathways platform so materials can be reviewed, applied, and accessed in the classroom when needed.
- Aligned to the IDA's Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading
- 30 hours available for CEUs.
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Please Contact Dr. Paige Morgan at paige.morgan@doe.k12.de.us with any questions.