Literacy Learning for Hawaii Educators and Leaders
AIM Institute is an approved vendor for the Hawaii State Department of Education's Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for Reading and a Structured Approach to Literacy. Our customizable professional learning can support initial required structured literacy training as well as ongoing coaching and implementation support as you prepare to administer required dyslexia-sensitive screening assessments for K-3 students and structured literacy instruction beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.
Why AIM?
AIM Institute for Learning & Research is a national leader in literacy professional learning. We’ve trained thousands of educators across the country — from teachers and literacy coaches to school and system leaders — using programs that are explicit, systematic, and grounded in decades of reading science.
Our work is research-driven, IDA-aligned, and focused on helping schools and systems implement structured literacy at scale.
Our Hawaii-Ready Training and Support
All offerings are available in hybrid and fully virtual formats and can be delivered at schools and Complex Areas around the state.
Pathways to Proficient Reading (PPR)
For K–5 classroom teachers and interventionists. This IDA-accredited course builds deep knowledge of foundational reading skills and provides practical, evidence-based instructional strategies that support all learners.
Pathways to Literacy Leadership (PLL)
For school and system leaders. PLL equips leaders to support instructional teams as they align practices with reading research and build sustainable systems of structured literacy across MTSS tiers.
Coaching & Implementation Support
Offered as a standalone service or in combination with AIM courses. Our literacy coaches and implementation science experts partner with leaders and educators to turn learning into sustainable impact through focused collaboration, ongoing support, a personalized model, and coaching certification.
Demystifying Dyslexia
For all educators. This three-hour, self-paced module builds foundational knowledge of dyslexia and empowers educators with tools to identify, support, and advocate for students with language-based learning differences.
Flexible Delivery
All AIM training and services can be delivered in a format that works best for your team:
- Fully virtual: self-paced modules + live support
- Hybrid: live sessions, asynchronous learning, and hands-on application
- Customizable pacing and schedules
Our Work Supports MTSS
AIM’s offerings are designed for impact across all Multi-Tiered System of Support tiers with implementation and coaching opportunities to ensure a continuum of support and success long term.
- Tier 1: Equip all teachers with evidence-based, explicit reading instruction
- Tier 2: Provide intervention-ready strategies for struggling readers
- Tier 3: Deepen understanding of dyslexia and individualized supports
- Leadership: Strengthen literacy planning, alignment, and sustainability
Our team of educators and literacy experts are ready to partner with Hawaii educators and leaders to impact students and support literacy instruction statewide.