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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

 

WINTER ENROLLMENT Opportunities​​​​​​​

Demystifying Dyslexia

Registration Open! Enroll at anytime to complete the course at your own pace.

This fully online, asynchronous course offers 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.

This is a perfect introductory learning opportunity for any Maryland educator.
 
Once enrolled, your license is active for 1 year.
 
Hours: 3
 

Demystifying Dyslexia Syllabus

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Please note: To access the Demystifying Dyslexia module you must sign in with your Maryland school district email address.

English Learners (EL)

Registration closing soon.

Course runs from Jan. 13, 2025 to April 10, 2025

Develop the specialized knowledge required to accelerate language and literacy proficiency for English Learners (EL) in any program model with immediate instructional applications with AIM's newest course created in collaboration with literacy researcher Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan.

Each module is paired with a 1-hour synchronous Virtual Community of Practice (VCoP) session with an expert AIM facilitator.
 
The modules include: 
  • Introduction to English Learners: Language & Literacy Development (2 Hours, 1 hour VCOP)
  • Word Recognition Among English Learners (4 hours, 1 hour VCOP)
  • Language Comprehension Among English Learners (4 hours, 1 hour VCOP)
Please note: Comprehensive structured literacy training (such as Pathways to Proficient Reading) is strongly recommended before enrolling in this specialized learning opportunity.
 

Winter Cohorts

Review all cohort opportunities below then click the blue box below to register for EL. This course is fully virtual with 3 live Zoom sessions.

Click Here to register for el

Pathways to Literacy Leadership (PLL) for Educational Leaders

Registration is now closed.

Course runs Dec. 2, 2024 to May 9, 2025

The Pathways to Literacy Leadership (PLL) course equips educational leaders with the essential tools and strategies to develop, refine, and implement a comprehensive literacy plan tailored to their schools' needs.

This course prepares participants aiming to establish a clear organizational vision for effective literacy instruction to drive change by implementing systems-based approaches that empower teachers to apply evidence-based practices in their classrooms.

Who should take this course?:

  • District administrators
  • District office staff
  • School administrators
  • Literacy coaches

Benefits include:

  • Enhanced Leadership Skills: Gain the ability to effectively lead literacy initiatives and drive positive change within your district.
  • Evidence-Based Practices: Understand and apply evidence-based literacy practices to improve instructional quality and student outcomes.
  • Support for Teachers: Equip teachers with the necessary tools and knowledge to effectively integrate evidence-based literacy practices in their classrooms.

Commitment includes:

  • Completion of asynchronous pre-knowledge inventory
  • Completion of 10 asynchronous learning sections
  • Attendance and Participation at two, daylong in-person training sessions where you will work on a Literacy Plan for your organization.
  • Completion of pre and post-knowledge inventories
  • 12-Month Access to the AIM Pathways Platform so materials can be reviewed, applied and accessed in the classroom when needed.
  • Pathways to Literacy Leadership Course Syllabus

Winter Cohorts

Review all cohort opportunities below then click the blue box below to register for PLL.

Registration Closed for PLL
Cohort 3 In-Person Training Sessions

MSDE Headquarters 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 2120

  • January 13, 2025 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • April 28, 2025 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Click here for Cohort 3 pacing guide

Cohort 4 In-Person Training Sessions

Towson Northeast 510 Thomas Run Rd Bel Air, MD 21015

  • January 14, 2025 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • April 14, 2025 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Click here for Cohort 4 pacing guide

Cohort 5 In-Person Training Sessions

Washington County Public Schools 10435 Downsville Pike Hagerstown, MD 21740

  • January 28, 2025 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • April 22, 2025 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Click here for Cohort 5 pacing guide

Cohort 6 In-Person Training Sessions

Somerset County Technical High School 7994 Tawes Campus Dr. Westover, MD 21871 

  • January 31, 2025 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • April 11, 2025 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Click here for Cohort 6 pacing guide

Cohort 7 In-Person Training Sessions

Caroline County Support Services Center 11348 Greensboro Rd Denton, MD 21629 

  • January 30, 2025 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • April 10, 2025 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Click here for Cohort 7 pacing guide

Pathways to Proficient Reading: Secondary (PPR-S)

Registration is now closed. 

Course runs from Dec. 2, 2024 to June 9, 2025

PPR-S cohorts are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. To request a specific cohort, please reach out to chadicke@aimpa.org.

AIM's Pathways to Proficient Reading: Secondary (PPR-S) course provides educators with comprehensive, IDA-accredited literacy training including 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. All middle and high school educators, English Language Arts and content areas alike, should register for this learning opportunity that develops depth of knowledge around literacy development and proficiency across content areas.

Who should take PPR-S?

  • 5th-12th grade Maryland educators
  • All middle and high school educators, English Language Arts and content areas alike.

Benefits for educators:

  • Enhanced skills in addressing the unique literacy needs of adolescent learners
  • Learn, Practice, and Apply cycle
  • Hands-on practice to support classroom implementation
  • Depth of knowledge around literacy development and proficiency across content areas.

Commitment Includes:

  • Asynchronous Orientation and Pre-Course Knowledge Inventory Assessment
  • 16 Section Pathways to Proficient Reading: Secondary Course
  • 6 one-hour, synchronous 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
  • Pathways to Proficient Reading: Secondary Course Syllabus

Winter Cohorts

Review all cohort opportunities below then click the blue box below to register for PPR-S. This course is fully virtual with 6 live Zoom sessions.

 

REGISTRation Closed FOR PPR-S

 

 

PLL Fall Cohorts (currently running)

Course runs September 1, 2024 -  March 15, 2024

West Shore - Cohort 1 In-Person Training Sessions
Maryland Department of Education, Rooms 6 and 7, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201

NEW In-Person Training Dates

  • Monday, October 21, 2024 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Monday, February 24, 2025 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

East Shore - Cohort 2 In-Person Training Sessions

Chesapeake College, 1000 College Circle Wye Mills, MD

  • Thursday, October 24, 2024 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET

  • Thursday, February 27, 2025 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET

 

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AIM Institute Training Included in Maryland State Department of Education Philanthropic Partnership to Improve Literacy Outcomes

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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