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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.

 

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AIM Steps to Literacy Modules

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AIM’s Steps to Literacy Modules and Bundles

AIM Steps to Literacy modules, which can be taken individually or in course bundles, are fully asynchronous online courses providing detailed introductions to understanding Structured Literacy.

Each module is ideal for PK-12 teachers, subject teachers, paraprofessionals or university education students or professors interested in professional development in small units, as well as parents interested in the acquisition of reading and the evidence-based literacy methods that support reading development.

Take your Steps to Literacy knowledge in:

  • Overview of the Science of Reading
  • Phonological Awareness
  • Decoding & Spelling
  • Vocabulary
  • Language Comprehension & Written Expression
  • Demystifying Dyslexia
  • Growing Proficient Readers: Dr. Ehri's Phases of Development

Each module provides teachers with engaging learning opportunities organized in a “learn, practice, apply” introductory cycle, and contains teaching techniques, videos and printable resources from our comprehensive AIM Pathways courses to develop participants’ knowledge and their transfer of new techniques into classroom practice.

Module Cost for Individuals:

$99 - $149 per module

$299 for Steps to Literacy Foundational Skills I

$299 for Steps to Literacy Foundational Skills II

$349 for Early Childhood Education

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Foundational Skills Modules

Literacy Learning Bundles

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Certificate of Completion With Hours Available for CEUs Provided for Each Module.

Foundational Skills and the Early Childhood Education bundle include Credentials Unlimited micro-credential opportunities.

Courses are completed asynchronously online and take approximately 3-11 hours each to complete.

If you are interested in AIM Steps to Literacy Modules or bundles for a large group of participants (26 or more) or for a school or district, start a conversation with consulting@aimpa.org to learn about options to tailor programming to meet your needs.

Interested in IDA-Accredited Literacy Training with AIM Expert Support?

AIM Pathways courses put diagnostic and prescriptive tools at your fingertips with on-demand, mobile-friendly access. It provides unique research-driven, IDA-accredited courses that can transform instructional practice with the opportunity to receive 3 graduate credits from Arcadia University.

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Who uses AIM Pathways?

  • Classroom Teachers K-12
  • Learning Specialists
  • Special Educators
  • Administrators
  • University Education Programs
  • State Departments of Education

 

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What are Micro-credentials?

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In order to provide individuals with multiple opportunities to develop mastery in the science of reading, AIM is partnering with Credentials Unlimited to offer an extra level of certification to individuals exploring our Steps to Literacy modules instruction.

Learn more about micro-credential opportunities with Steps to Literacy courses here.