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Spring Training Opportunity!

Demystifying Dyslexia

Prerequisite: Must have previously completed Pathways to Proficient Reading, Pathways to Literacy Leadership, Pathways to Structured Literacy, or Pathways to Proficient Writing

Overview: Explore dyslexia, a language-based learning disability that is estimated to affect 5-20% of the population. This curated content includes a simulated dyslexia experience and printable classroom tools. You'll also explore the origins of dyslexia, the key characteristics of the disability, and the necessary elements to support these individuals through interactive and multi-media learning experiences.

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Details:

  • Fully asynchronous
  • 3 hours of learning
  • Available for 0.3 CEUs
  • Registration deadline: June 13, 2025
  • Course must be completed by June 27, 2025 

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 Pathways courses 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 hybrid courses are customized for the Mississippi Department of Education and include asynchronous learning as well as in-person training sessions with experienced AIM facilitators.  

The Pathways to Proficient Reading for Teachers and Pathways to Proficient Reading: Secondary course will give educators access to resources for classroom application-based practices to support strong, proficient readers through the Science of Reading. Taking Pathways to Proficient Reading can also assist pre-service and first-year teachers who have yet to take and pass the state's Foundations for Reading Test. 

The Pathways for Literacy Leadership course will provide educational leaders the tools to create and implement a literacy plan in their schools.

This year, educators who have already completed the Pathways to Proficient Reading or Pathways to Literacy Leadership course can continue their learning with Pathways to Proficient Writing and AIM's course to support work with English learners in the classroom. Learn more about continuing your AIM Pathways training here.

Questions?

General Information: Brandi Bankston, Office of Elementary Education and Reading, bbankston@mdek12.org

Registration: Susan Scott, North MS Education Consortium, sscott@olemiss.edu

CaseStudyTransformingLiteracyInstructioninDeSotoCountySchoolswithAIMPathways_FINAL (PDF)

Stories of Impact: Partnering for Literacy Transformation

Across the country, schools, districts, and state education agencies are joining forces with AIM Institute to transform literacy instruction and close opportunity gaps. This inaugural case study spotlights a real-world example of how evidence-based AIM Pathways professional learning empowers educators, strengthens systems, and helps more students learn to read proficiently.

We are proud to share DeSoto County Schools as our inaugural case study.

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MS Department of Education

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.

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