Pathways to Proficient Reading: Secondary
The First Step to Adolescent Literacy Proficiency
AIM's newest course adapts Pathways to Proficient Reading, our IDA-accredited comprehensive literacy learning course, to add new articles, classroom resources, adolescent student profiles, and secondary classroom videos, to address the unique literacy needs of adolescent learners.
Virtual Community of Practice sessions with expert AIM facilitators focus on hands-on practice to support classroom implementation so secondary teachers are knowledgeable in their implementation of evidence-based practices in middle and high school classrooms.
Who Should Enroll in Pathways to Proficient Reading: Secondary?
All middle and high school educators, English Language Arts and content areas alike, should register for this 55-hour learning opportunity that develops depth of knowledge around literacy development and proficiency across content areas. This course is a critical first step for secondary educators seeking to implement evidence-based literacy instruction in the classroom and accelerate literacy acquisition among struggling learners.
Training in Action
Education Week recently featured AIM's secondary training work prominently in a special report on supporting struggling older readers. Watch our in-person training in action in Marietta City Schools in Georgia.
Let’s Move Forward Together
Whether you’re exploring bite-sized professional learning for educators or seeking district-wide transformation, AIM is ready to help your students grow.
Upcoming Sessions
Interested in AIM Pathways courses, but live in a country that doesn't align with United States time zones?
Click here to learn how international participants not in the U.S. geographic region can complete Pathways to Proficient Reading and Pathways to Proficient Writing course.
Student Confidence
“Pathways to Proficient Reading: Secondary has helped me be more intentional in incorporating phonemic awareness, decoding strategies, and vocabulary development into my lessons. My students are showing greater confidence in breaking down complex texts and building meaning. I have been empowered to support all learners more effectively through explicit, evidence-based practices that foster stronger comprehension and long-term literacy success.”
— Educator, Georgia
Best Course + Game-Changer
“Pathways to Proficient Reading: Secondary is by far one of the best courses I have ever taken in my 25 years since becoming a teacher. It is inspiring to know AIM is doing this level of synthesis of research and best practice. KUDOS to AIM! Thank you for this opportunity to learn with you. It is a game-changer!”
— Executive Director, California
Thorough & Well-Structured
“I can’t imagine a more thorough, well-structured class designed to teach reading proficiency.”
— Shiobhan D., 10th Grade ELA Teacher, Boston Public Schools, Massachusetts