AIM Steps to Literacy Modules
Launch your journey in the Science of Reading with
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
Foundational Skills Modules
- Overview of the Science of Reading - 9 Hours
- Phonological Awareness - 7 Hours
- Decoding & Spelling - 7 Hours
- Vocabulary - 4 Hours
- Language Comprehension & Written Expression - 11 Hours
- Demystifying Dyslexia - 3 Hours
- Growing Proficient Readers: Dr. Ehri's Phases of Development - 4 Hours
- Specialized Reading Knowledge: African American English
Overview of the Science of Reading - 9 Hours
Phonological Awareness - 7 Hours
Decoding & Spelling - 7 Hours
Vocabulary - 4 Hours
Language Comprehension & Written Expression - 11 Hours
Demystifying Dyslexia - 3 Hours
Growing Proficient Readers: Dr. Ehri's Phases of Development - 4 Hours
Specialized Reading Knowledge: African American English
Literacy Learning Bundles
- Steps to Literacy I - 23 Hours
- Steps to Literacy II - 24 Hours
- Early Childhood Education - 20 Hours
- Specialized Reading Knowledge - English Learners - 10 Hours
Steps to Literacy I - 23 Hours
Steps to Literacy II - 24 Hours
Early Childhood Education - 20 Hours
Specialized Reading Knowledge - English Learners - 10 Hours
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.
Who uses AIM Pathways?
- Classroom Teachers K-12
- Learning Specialists
- Special Educators
- Administrators
- University Education Programs
- State Departments of Education
What are Micro-credentials?
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.