Transforming Literacy Outcomes Across Nebraska
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AIM Institute for Learning & Research has been selected to support Nebraska Leads Literacy, part of the Nebraska Literacy Project. This statewide initiative helps educators and leaders build stronger literacy systems through evidence-based reading instruction and practices.
Proven Impact with Nebraska Educators
Nebraska educators consistently report deeper understanding, stronger instructional practice, and measurable gains in student performance after engaging with AIM Pathways.
Pathways to Proficient Reading and Pathways to Proficient Writing deepened my understanding of evidence-based literacy instruction and strengthened my own professional practice… The courses turned research into clear, actionable practices that empower all learners.
— Dr. Caryn Ziettlow, ESU 2 Regional Literacy Coach
I have never taken a course with such in-depth information on the science of reading. Two years later, I am still using AIM’s resources [daily]. I continue to be impressed with the growth of my students when I use what I learned through AIM Pathways.
— Audra H., Teacher, Nebraska
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Coaching That Builds Local Capacity
Co-developed with AIM Academy, our strategic model is built around a six-phase coaching cycle to strengthen local expertise so schools can sustain high-quality literacy instruction long after initial training.
With AIM coaching, districts receive:
- A six-phase coaching approach grounded in implementation science
- Up to 15 personalized virtual coaching sessions
- AIM’s Literacy Coaching Playbook, classroom observation protocol, and evidence-based tools
- Strategies aligned to IDA Knowledge and Practice Standards and district goals
- Pathway to AIM’s Local Integrated Literacy Coach (L-ILC) certification
Nebraska’s ESUs Lead the Way. AIM Coaching is Underway.
Nebraska’s HEROES literacy coaches are already bringing this vision to life across the state, modeling best practices, supporting educators, and helping schools translate reading science into daily instruction. AIM’s coaching approach is intentionally aligned to complement and extend the work of these regional coaches, ensuring consistent, statewide support for implementation.
AIM Institute Is Here to Support Nebraska’s Vision
As an approved professional development provider for Nebraska’s CLSD grant, AIM Institute can partner with your district or LEA to build leadership capacity that drives sustainable literacy systems, train educators at all levels in evidence-based structured literacy practices, and provide targeted strategies to support English Learners and bi-dialectal students. We also offer guidance and grant-ready language to streamline your CLSD application and help align your literacy initiatives with Nebraska’s broader goals.