AIM Pathways for Oklahoma CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Oklahoma City Public Schools have approved AIM Institute for Learning & Research's comprehensive literacy courses for professional development in district schools. Courses include IDA-accredited training in literacy targeted specifically for secondary educators including content-area teachers, literacy training for school leaders to support implementation of structured literacy in classrooms, as well as a course created in collaboration with researcher Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan focused on supporting English learners in all classrooms that is designed for educators who have already completed training such as the training provided in the Oklahoma Science of Reading Academies.

As you plan for professional learning for the 2024-2025 school year, start a conversation with AIM about your literacy training needs for your team from paraeducators to principals.

AIM Pathways coursework includes community of practice sessions with expert AIM facilitators and 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 within an MTSS.

Pathways to Proficient Reading: Secondary

The First Step to Adolescent Literacy Proficiency

AIM's Pathways to Proficient Reading: Secondary course adapts our IDA-accredited comprehensive literacy learning course, to add new 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.

Commitment Includes:

Participation in an asynchronous pre-knowledge inventory
Completion of 17 asynchronous learning sections (approx. 45 hours)
Participation in six one-hour synchronous coaching community of practice sessions with a trained AIM facilitator
Completion of post-knowledge inventory
Course Syllabus

Specialized Reading Knowledge: 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 course 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. Each module is paired with a 1-hour synchronous community of practice session (VCoP) with an expert AIM facilitator.

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)

AIM is excited to provide these unique, comprehensive and evidence-based learning modules as a complement to AIM Pathways training to support education partners who are looking for training, tools and resources to support English learners as they implement evidence-based structured literacy instruction in the classroom. This course can be completed in 6 weeks.

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Who is this course recommended for?

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. Please note that comprehensive structured literacy training (such as Pathways to Proficient Reading or Oklahoma Science of Reading Academies training) is strongly recommended before enrolling in this specialized learning opportunity. If you are new to the science of reading and structured literacy, explore AIM Pathways courses to expand your foundational knowledge before diving into this next level of professional learning.

This course is intended for classroom teachers teaching all subjects and all learners. It is appropriate for all grade levels.

Additional AIM Course Offerings

AIM Pathways comprehensive courses help educators gain knowledge and acquire tools to put the science of reading to work in your classroom and schools.

Defining Advantages:

Goes deeper into classroom practice and specific instructional applications
Offers higher levels of national credentialing for teachers and interventionists, including dyslexia
Provides access to wider range of reading experts across the field
Includes writing and EL learners
Employs a blended approach, including coaching sessions for teachers and is:
- Created by educators for educators
- Program and curriculum agnostic
- More cost effective and less time intensive

Pathways to Literacy Leadership

Pathways to Literacy Leadership is an online professional development experience for district leaders and administrators seeking to create an organizational vision for effective literacy instruction. The course prepares participants to lead change, implementing systems-based approaches to support teachers as they put evidence-based practices to work in their classrooms.

Commitment Includes:

Asynchronous Orientation and Pre-Course Knowledge Inventory
Completion of 10 asynchronous learning sections (approx. 30 hours)
Participation in four 90-minute synchronous coaching community of practice sessions with an AIM facilitator
12 Months Access to the AIM Pathways platform (Click for Detailed Syllabus)

Pathways to Proficient Writing

A comprehensive AIM Pathways course focused on effective instructional practices for writing that will benefit all students, including linguistically diverse populations and those with or at risk for language-based learning disabilities.

Pathways to Proficient Writing is designed for educators committed to learning about the connection between writing research, theoretical models such as the Not-So-Simple View of Writing and The Writing Cycle, and best practices for writing instruction in the classroom.

10-Section Pathways to Proficient Writing Course (See Detailed Syllabus)
4 Virtual Community of Practice Sessions with an AIM facilitator
Pacing Guide/Schedule for Course Work
Course time - approximately 20 hours
12 Months Access to the AIM Pathways platform so materials can be reviewed, applied and accessed in the classroom when needed
Aligned to the IDA's Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading
30 hours available for CEUs
Graduate Credits Available through Arcadia University

At the end of this professional development opportunity, you will be able to draw from your specialized knowledge of the processes and skills that comprise writing (including planning and organizing ideas, translating ideas, using transcription skills, and reviewing, revising, and editing) to increase your students’ writing proficiency.

Early Childhood Education

AIM's Early Childhood Education bundle provides instruction, resources and tools in three asynchronous learning modules perfect for educators working with emerging readers including Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers.

An Overview of the Science of Reading (Syllabus)
Growing Proficient Readers: Dr. Ehri's Phases of Development (Syllabus)
Phonological Awareness. (Syllabus)

The Growing Proficient Readers module features reading researcher Dr. Linnea Ehri narrating the observable reading characteristics of learners from emerging readers in the pre-alphabetic phase through proficient readers in the consolidated phase. A deck of vibrant, printed AIM Animated Alphabet Cards, including instructional scripts to use with each card, is included with this course.

Pathways to Proficient Reading

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:

Participation in an asynchronous pre-knowledge inventory
Completion of 17 asynchronous learning sections (approx. 45 hours)
Participation in six one-hour synchronous coaching community of practice sessions
Completion of post-knowledge inventory
12-Month access to the AIM Pathways Platform - Course Syllabus

Pathways to Structured Literacy

Strengthen educators' knowledge and understanding of the Science of Reading with a deeper dive into diagnostic and prescriptive instruction. Learn how to plan and deliver Structured Literacy lessons in this comprehensive, IDA-accredited experience. Perfect for educators who have completed Pathways to Proficient Reading or comparable training* and are interested in enhancing their practice in an MTSS/RTII framework.

AIM also offers an optional 60-hour Pathways to Structured Literacy practicum for those interested in completing training with supervised contact hours and formal observations.

Pathways to Structured Literacy participants can sit for the KPEERI exam and have two options to receive certification from the Center for Effective Reading Instruction: Course Completion—Structured Literacy Classroom Teacher Certificate; 60-Hour Practicum—Certified Structured Literacy Interventionist.

Please note that completion of Pathways to Proficient Reading or comparable training* is required before enrolling in Pathways to Structured Literacy.

*Contact us if you have completed a comprehensive SOR course and earned the CERI Structured Literacy Classroom Teacher Knowledge Certificate to determine your eligibility for this course.

Pathways to Structured Literacy Course Syllabus

AIM Pathways Introduction

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