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Literacy Webinars

More than 10,500 educators, leaders, and parents have taken part in AIM’s free literacy-focused webinars.

In each session, AIM faculty, world-renowned researchers, educators, partners, and advocates come together to share practical, research-driven strategies that support readers at school and at home. Join an upcoming live session or explore our on-demand library anytime.

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Featured Series

The Road to the 2027 Research-to-Practice Symposium


AIM Institute is hosting a yearlong webinar series exploring the impact of language on reading and writing.

Each conversation examines a different dimension of literacy development, from language foundations and reading comprehension to writing, assessment, and classroom application. The series will culminate with our annual 2027 Research to Practice Symposium.

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Explore upcoming webinars designed for educators, literacy specialists, instructional coaches, school and district leaders, researchers, and others committed to improving literacy outcomes.
Dr. Jennifer Zuk

Sowing Seeds of Literacy through Language Development

Sept. 16, 2026 | 6 PM ET

Featuring:
Dr. Jennifer Zuk, Director and Principal Investigator of the Communication and Neurodevelopment Lab, Boston University

Language Is Literacy: Why Oral Language Drives Reading and Writing Success

Oct. 6, 2026 | 6 PM ET

Dr. Pam Snow examines the research connecting oral language to reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing development, and academic success.

Featuring:
Dr. Pamela Snow, Professor of Cognitive Psychology in the School of Education, La Trobe University in Australia

The First Step to Literacy: Early Risk Identification in Pediatric Practice

Oct. 21, 2026 | 6 PM ET

Featuring:

  • Dr. Shelley Gray, Professor Emeritus in the College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University
  • Dr. R.J. Risueño, Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology, Midwestern University

2025-2026 On-Demand Webinars

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Pennsylvania’s Literacy Leadership Moment

This webinar brings together Pennsylvania leaders, policymakers, and peers from states that have already navigated large-scale literacy change to share practical insights on what strong implementation looks like in practice. Through a candid, leader-to-leader conversation, participants will explore the literacy moves that matter most, strategies for supporting teachers through change, and lessons learned from states further along in this work.

Watch Pennsylvania’s Literacy Leadership Moment

What Today’s Research Shows About Writing Instruction & Assessment

Explore the complexity of writing and writing assessment. Viewers will learn about the evidence-based writing practices used at AIM, the research contributing to the Writing Architect (a web-based tool for diagnostic writing assessment), and the evolving researcher-practitioner partnership that translates these findings into actionable strategies and tools for today’s educators.

Watch What Today’s Research Shows About Writing Instruction & Assessment

Building Literate Futures: The Urgency of Secondary Reading Reform

Early literacy matters but it isn’t the whole answer. This webinar shifts the focus to middle and high school, where literacy challenges can surface across any grade level or subject area. Join district leaders and practitioners who are equipping content-area teachers to close reading gaps without derailing the day’s lesson. You’ll leave with practical moves, system-level levers, and renewed momentum to accelerate literacy growth across your school or district.

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Mandate to Movement: WI’s Path to Proficient Reading

Join AIM Institute for a critical conversation with Wisconsin’s educational leaders as they navigate the complexities of Act 20 and beyond. Discover how these leaders are transforming challenges into opportunities, driving literacy improvements through evidence-based strategies, and building a sustainable path to proficient reading across the state.

Watch Mandate to Movement

Learn More on AIM Nexus

A library of on-demand recordings of past webinars, Research to Practice Symposium presentations, and video shorts can be found on AIM Nexus.
 
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