AIM Pathways for Maine - Literacy Training for Maine Educators

Discounted Literacy Modules - Maine Exclusive!

Give your team access to focused, evidence-based professional learning—at a special Maine rate. AIM's Steps to Literacy modules help educators build practical literacy knowledge in manageable timeframes.

What’s included

Targeted, research-aligned content on key literacy topics
Practical tools educators can apply immediately
Self-paced access that fits existing PD plans
Opportunities for micro-credentials

Pricing & Eligibility

State-discounted price: $89 per module (regularly $99-$149)
Minimum purchase: 15 modules
Who qualifies: All Maine public schools and districts
Offer window: Valid through June 30, 2026

See what each team member needs then match them to Maine’s discounted modules

Knowledge Navigator is a ~10-minute diagnostic for your educators. In the leader dashboard, you'll get a clear snapshot of strengths and next steps by person and across your team. Personalized recommendations connect directly to AIM's modules and courses available to Maine at exclusive pricing, so you can invest PD where it matters most.

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Overview of the Science of Reading

Maine Department of Education recommends all educators start their literacy learning path with this 9 hour module. The term “Science of Reading” refers to the research that cognitive scientists, literacy researchers, and expert practitioners have conducted on how individuals learn to read. This body of knowledge has been building for decades and has helped educators understand methods of reading instruction that are aligned to evidence-based practices.

The module uncovers: the importance of teacher knowledge, oral language, the connection between oral and written language, models of proficient reading, reading systems in the brain, understanding literacy development including phases of typical reading development, reading difficulties and tips for effective, evidence-based reading instruction.

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Steps to Literacy Modules

Phonological Awareness

Decoding & Spelling

Phonics and spelling instruction are essential components of any comprehensive literacy program. Teaching students to decode and encode requires not only a systematic scope and sequence but also explicit instructional practices that engage students and provide multiple opportunities to practice tasks until students can complete them at a high criterion level of performance.

Hours: 7

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Vocabulary

Researchers generally agree that a four-part approach to vocabulary instruction is most effective in developing the depth, breadth, and fluency necessary for making meaning of the language in the text when reading and expressing precise meaning when writing. Uncover a variety of direct and indirect word learning experiences that can be applied to any curriculum or program to bolster word knowledge.

Hours: 4

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Language Comprehension & Written Expression

Language comprehension is complex, and a breakdown in the knowledge and skills for language comprehension will compromise a reader's ability to construct a mental model when reading or to express ideas when writing effectively. Prepare to integrate reading and writing instruction through evidence-based practices that can be applied to any curriculum or program.

Hours: 11

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Demystifying Dyslexia

In-depth learning about dyslexia, a common learning disability that affects 5-20% of the population. The curated content, includes a simulated dyslexia experience and printable classroom tools, explains the origin of dyslexia, the key characteristics of the disability, and the necessary elements to support these individuals through interactive and multi-media learning experiences.

Hours: 3

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Growing Proficient Readers: Dr. Ehri's Phases of Development

AIM is thrilled and honored to have had the opportunity to work directly in partnership with Dr. Linnea Ehri in developing and designing our newest literacy training course, Growing Proficient Readers: Dr. Ehri's Phases of Development. This unique course includes a printed deck of AIM's Animated Alphabet Cards and an explicit instructional script to integrate the best practices for emergent literacy.

What to Expect:

Dr. Ehri, developmental reading expert, narrating instruction in all four phases of reading development
Resources to identify reading behaviors and link targeted instruction to support all learners
Tips to support work with bidialectal and English learners
Fully asynchronous course which pairs well with any phonics program
A deck of AIM Animated Alphabet cards for multimodal instruction with detailed instructional scripts for each letter

Hours: 4

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Supporting English Learners

Specialized Reading Knowledge Bundle: English Learners

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.

Modules include:

Introduction to English Learners: Language & Literacy Development
Word Recognition Among English Learners
Language Comprehension Among English Learners

Hours: 10

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Please Note

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. 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, please complete one of the available Steps to Literacy module bundles to expand your foundational knowledge before diving into this next level of professional learning.