AIM Pathways for Mississippi
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. Participating educators and administrators will learn about the Science of Reading focusing on developing a literacy plan, curriculum selection, and assessment tools.
Mississippi Literacy Mission
The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Elementary Education and Reading is responsible for supporting and training K-3rd grade teachers, curriculum specialists, and other educators by providing research-based instructional strategies on literacy and guidance on the implementation of the Literacy-Based Promotion Act (LBPA). Passed during the 2013 legislative session, the Literacy-Based Promotion Act (LBPA) places an emphasis on grade-level reading skills, particularly as students progress through grades K-3.
AIM's Pathways to Proficient Reading and Pathways to Literacy Leadership courses will provide next steps training for our Science of Reading Journey while supporting Mississippi's mission to prepare students to compete in the global community. These two hybrid courses are customized for the Mississippi Department of Education and include asynchronous learning as well as two in-person training sessions with experienced AIM facilitators.
The Pathways to Proficient Reading for Teachers course will give educators access to resources for classroom application-based practices to support strong, proficient readers through the Science of Reading.
The Pathways for Literacy Leadership course will provide educational leaders the tools to create and implement a literacy plan in their schools.
Questions?
General Information: Kristen Wynn, State Literacy Director, kwells@mdek12.org
Registration: Susan Scott, North MS Education Consortium, sscott@olemiss.edu
Pathways to Proficient Reading for Teachers
Pathways to Proficient Reading is an IDA-accredited foundational course in the science of reading, designed for educators 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.
Commitment Includes:
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Completion of asynchronous pre-knowledge inventory
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Completion of 14 asynchronous learning sections (with 2 additional optional sections)
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Attendance and Participation at two, daylong in-person training sessions
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Participation in two, 60-minute virtual, synchronous coaching community of practice sessions
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Completion of post-knowledge inventory
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12-Month access to the AIM Pathways Platform - so materials can be reviewed, applied and accessed in the classroom when needed. Course Syllabus
Tuesday, January 17 - Thursday, June 8, 2023
Click Here for Course Pacing Guide and In-Person Training Schedule for Jackson
In-Person Training Dates in Jackson
Thursday, March 2
Thursday, June 8
Click Here for Course Pacing Guide and In-Person Training Schedule for Biloxi
In-Person Training Dates in Biloxi
Wednesday, March 1
Wednesday, June 7
Pathways to Literacy Leadership for Educational Leaders
Pathways to Literacy Leadership is a comprehensive training course to help school leaders advance literacy evidence-based instruction into all classrooms. This course is appropriate for Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Principals, Directors of Special Education and Student Services, and Directors of Curriculum and Instruction.
Commitment includes:
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Completion of asynchronous pre-knowledge inventory
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Completion of 10 asynchronous learning sections
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Attendance and Participation at two, daylong in-person training sessions where you will work on a Literacy Plan for your organization.
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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
Tuesday, January 17 - Thursday, June 8, 2023
Click Here for Course Pacing Guide and In-Person Training Schedule
In-Person Training Dates in Jackson
Wednesday, February 28
Thursday, June 8
AIM Pathways For Mississippi FAQs
- What happens if I miss a session?
- What if my work is not complete by the in-person meeting date?
- How do I access my certificate for my AIM Pathways course?
- Can I receive college credit for taking AIM Pathways courses?
- How do I access CEU credits for taking this course?
- Are participants allowed to take the post KI test prior to their in-person meeting?
- If they have already taken the post-KI upon arrival, what do they do at the session during that time?
- Will participants who do not pass the Post KI need to take it over?
- Are participants allowed to change cohort in-person dates because of district testing schedules?
- If a teacher will be administering MAAP assessments at their school the day of their in-person session and is unable to attend, what are options to be able to take the test another day?
- Will participants only have an hour to take the Post KI?
- Who is my RESA contact?
- What if I want to drop the course?
What happens if I miss a session?
What if my work is not complete by the in-person meeting date?
How do I access my certificate for my AIM Pathways course?
Can I receive college credit for taking AIM Pathways courses?
How do I access CEU credits for taking this course?
Are participants allowed to take the post KI test prior to their in-person meeting?
If they have already taken the post-KI upon arrival, what do they do at the session during that time?
Will participants who do not pass the Post KI need to take it over?
Are participants allowed to change cohort in-person dates because of district testing schedules?
If a teacher will be administering MAAP assessments at their school the day of their in-person session and is unable to attend, what are options to be able to take the test another day?
Will participants only have an hour to take the Post KI?
Who is my RESA contact?
What if I want to drop the course?
Schedule and Agenda for Cohorts that started in November 2022
Pathways to Proficient Reading
- Cohort 1 - Jackson 1
- Next In-Person Training - Monday, April 10: JSU E-Conference Center (1230 Raymond Rd Suite 200 Jackson, MS)
- Cohort 2 - Biloxi
- Next In-Person Training - Tuesday, April 11: 420 Debuys Road Gulfport, MS
- Cohort 3 - Hattiesburg
- Next In-Person Training - Wednesday, April 12: Thad Cochran Building USM Campus (118 College Dr Hattiesburg, MS)
- Cohort 4 - Natchez
- Next In-Person Training - Thursday, April 13: Natchez Grand Hotel 111 N Broadway St, Natchez, MS 39120
- Cohort 5 - Jackson 2
- Next In-Person Training - Tuesday, April 11: JSU E-Conference Center (1230 Raymond Rd Suite 200 Jackson, MS)
- Cohort 6 - Cleveland
- Next In-Person Training - Wednesday, April 12: Ewing Hall (201-261 N 5th Ave Cleveland, MS)
- Cohort 7 - Oxford
- Next In-Person Training - Thursday, April 13: Oxford Conference Center (102 Ed Perry Blvd, Oxford, MS)
- Cohort 8 - Meridian
- Next In-Person Training - Friday, April 14: MSU Riley Center (2200 5th St. Meridian, MS)
Pathways to Literacy Leadership
- Cohort 1 - Jackson 1
- Upcoming In-Person Training - Wednesday, March 8: JSU E-Conference Center (1230 Raymond Rd Suite 200 Jackson, MS)
- Cohort 2 - Oxford
- Upcoming In-Person Training - Thursday, March 8: Oxford Conference Center (102 Ed Perry Blvd, Oxford, MS)
- Cohort 3 - Jackson 2
- Upcoming In-Person Training - Monday, March 6: JSU E-Conference Center (1230 Raymond Rd Suite 200 Jackson, MS)
- Cohort 4 - Hattiesburg
- Upcoming In-Person Training - Thursday, March 2: Thad Cochran Building USM Campus (118 College Dr Hattiesburg, MS)
AIM Pathways Introduction
Questions?
For technical questions regarding AIM Pathways, contact the help desk at pathwaysupport@aimpa.org.
AIM Institute for Learning & Research is excited to announce a new partnership with the Mississippi Department of Education and the North Mississippi Education Consortium to provide 1,600 Mississippi teachers and education leaders with customized literacy training to help schools support a culture of literacy and provide teachers with tools, resources and support to implement new techniques into classroom practice.