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The AIM Institute for Learning & Research is pleased to support a new $6.85 million philanthropic partnership with the Maryland State Department of Education and the Ibis Group to provide literacy instruction to 6,000 school leaders and secondary educators with AIM Pathways instruction. As part of this partnership AIM will provide Pathways to Literacy Leadership instruction to 4,000 school leaders and district literacy supervisors and provide 2,000 secondary educators with Pathways to Proficient Reading: Secondary training.

Have Questions? Interested in Registering? Contact literacy.msde@maryland.gov


SPRING ENROLLMENT OpportunitY AVAILABLE NOW!

Demystifying Dyslexia

Explore dyslexia, a language based learning disability that is estimated to affect 5-20% of the population, through this fully asynchronous 3-hour module. 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. Available for all Maryland educators.

Modules include:

  • The Origin of Dyslexia
  • Recognizing Characteristics of Dyslexia
  • Effective Instruction, Intervention & Ongoing Support

See the full Demystifying Dyslexia Syllabus

Register for demystifying dyslexia

Must register with your Maryland email address.


SUMMER ENROLLMENT OpportunitY!

Pathways to Literacy Leadership (PLL)

Registration is now OPEN!

Gain the specialized knowledge required to develop a comprehensive
plan for increasing students’ literacy outcomes through evidence-based diagnostic, prescriptive literacy instruction and intervention. Maryland's PLL is a hybrid professional development experience for district leaders and administrators seeking to create an organizational vision for effective literacy instruction.

Who should take this course?

  • District and school administrators
  • District office staff
  • Literacy coaches

Commitment includes:

  • Time needed to dedicate to course: approximately 30 hours
  • 10-section Pathways to Literacy Leadership course
  • 2 in-person Community of Practice sessions
  • 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

Pathways to Literacy Leadership Syllabus

click here to register!

In-Person Training Details

COHORT 10

Meeting location: Prince Street Elementary, 400 Prince Street, Salisbury, MD 21804
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Dates: Wednesday, June 18 and August 13
View Cohort 10 pacing guide
Registration deadline:
May 22, 2025


COHORT 11

Meeting location: Anne Arundel Board of Education Room 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Dates: Thursday, June 26 and Wednesday, August 20
View Cohort 11 pacing guide
Registration deadline:
May 30, 2025


COHORT 12

Meeting location: MSDE State Offices 200 West Baltimore St., Rooms 6 & 7,  Baltimore MD 21201
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Dates: Tuesday, June 10 and August 12
View Cohort 12 pacing guide
Registration deadline: May 15

CPD Credit Form

To obtain your 1 CPD credit for the completion of both Demystifying Dyslexia and Specialized Reading Knowledge: English Learners, please complete this form.

Forms are to be submitted to your school's professional development team and then to the state for approval. AIM does not submit CPD forms on behalf of participants.

If you have any questions, please contact Sophia Fitzpatrick at MSDE sophia.fitzpatrick@maryland.gov. 


 

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The AIM Institute for Learning & Research is excited to announce that AIM Pathways training to support leaders and literacy supervisors in Maryland is part of a newly announced $6.85 million philanthropic partnership with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and Ibis Group.

The partnership is detailed in the MSDE’s news release announcing the grant, which will support high-quality professional learning grounded in the Science of Reading to educators and leaders throughout the state.

An estimated $5.35 million of this four-year grant will support professional development for Maryland’s teachers and leaders including up to 6,000 school administrators, district literacy supervisors, and secondary educators through AIM Pathways training in Pathways to Literacy Leadership and Pathways to Proficient Reading: Secondary. The grant also includes teacher training provided by the State University of New York, New Paltz, through its Science of Reading Fundamentals Microcredential Program.

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