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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.
Professional Training
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

AIM Partner Case Studies

Stories of Impact: Partnering for Literacy Transformation

Across the country, schools, districts, and state education agencies are joining forces with AIM Institute to transform literacy instruction and close opportunity gaps. This inaugural case study spotlights a real-world example of how evidence-based professional learning—delivered through AIM Pathways with expert AIM facilitators—empowers educators, strengthens systems, and helps more students learn to read proficiently.

Each story reflects our shared commitment to partnership and the science of reading. Explore how our partners are putting research into practice and driving sustainable change in their communities.

DeSoto County Schools, MS

Mississippi has emerged as a national leader in literacy growth—and DeSoto County Schools is at the forefront of this transformation. Learn how this district, serving more than 35,000 students, partnered with AIM Institute to deliver evidence-based professional learning through AIM Pathways. Whether you're a district leader, policymaker, or educator, this case study offers practical insights on the impact of strategic collaboration and structured literacy training. Download and read this inaugural AIM partner Case Study today.

AIM Case Study - DeSoto County Schools, MS PDF