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The AIM Institute for Learning & Research® is making literacy a priority across our communities providing professional training, partnering with researchers to put evidence-based best practices in the field of literacy to work.
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At AIM, we form strategic partnerships to transform schools by connecting top researchers and practitioners with educators in the field to develop powerful new learning approaches and make them part of teachers' best practices.
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From Wilson Language Training opportunities to programs in other research-based methodologies, content in every professional development program AIM offers aligns with current best practices and is based on the most up-to-date research. Offerings—both on-site and online—constantly evolve to incorporate new findings.
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More than 6,000 professionals and parents have participated in AIM Institute programming and access to experts opportunities. Our content and programming resources reflect the expertise of world-renowned researchers and experts in the field of early literacy and learning differences
AIM Pathways™
Literacy Instruction in a Revolutionary Platform. AIM PATHWAYS™ provides easy to access, evidence-based learning opportunities for teachers to benefit struggling readers.

AIM Institute received a Reimagine Education Gold Award in the Science of Learning category at the December 2020 conference for our AIM Pathways digital teacher training platform. We are honored that our evidence-based program has received this important recognition and look forward to sharing more results from our Pathways participants as they take the science of reading into classrooms and schools.

Reimagine Education Shortlist Recognition

Board of Trustees

2024-2025

Stan Silverman - Chair, Trustee, Drexel University

Brian Lobley - Vice-Chair, Healthcare Professional

Elliot Holtz - Treasurer, Noro Properties, LLC

Darryl J. Ford, Ph.D. – Secretary, Carney, Sandoe and Associates

Patricia M. Roberts - Co-Founder

Nancy G. Blair - Co-Founder

Al Chiaradonna - CEO

Arthur Berkowitz - JEBerkowitz LP

Erin Coombs - Wawa

Jennifer Crawford - Blackney Hayes

John W. Glomb, Jr. - Philadelphia Insurance Companies

Liz Greco-Rocks - Advocate for Education and Mental Health

Patrick J. Hoyer – The Haverford Trust Company

Vince Lowry - Global Beta Advisors

John New - WorkMerk LLC

Michael Stern - Tower Health

Hans Zandhuis – Chatham Capital, LLC

BOARD CHAIR EMERITUS

Matthew S. Naylor

EMERITUS TRUSTEES

Jackie L. Allen

Hon. Wendy Demchick Alloy

Bryna Berman

George W. Connell

Stan Silverman

AIM Announces Board Leadership Transition

AIM, a nationally recognized education organization including AIM Academy, the Philadelphia region’s largest school for children with language-based learning differences, announced today a significant transition in its Board of Trustees. After 15 years of exemplary service as Chair, Matt Naylor is stepping down and assuming the role of Board Chair Emeritus. Succeeding him is Stan Silverman, a distinguished business leader, current AIM trustee, and current AIM grandparent.

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