Learning and Literacy In 2025

As we step into the new year, we here at AIM invite you to join us in our shared commitment to advancing and empowering lives through literacy. We are proud to partner with educators, leaders, and researchers to bridge the gap between evidence and practice. Created by educators for educators, AIM Pathways training brings the latest research to life with actionable strategies that drive real impact in classrooms.

Together, let’s make 2025 a year of transformation, collaboration, and growth as we empower every learner to reach their full potential. Let AIM be your partner for impact and implementation in the journey ahead.

Learn With Us

Mark Your Calendar for March 10th!

Save your seat for AIM’s 13th Annual Research to Practice Symposium on Monday, March 10. Join us in-person or via livestream for a full day of FREE literacy learning featuring researchers and education leaders discussing leadership, implementation science, and literacy change. Don’t miss this opportunity to drive meaningful literacy conversations and improve educational outcomes for all children. Recordings provided to all registrants.

Read With Us

Discover 5 Easy Shifts to Empower English Learners: Free White Paper

English learners bring cultural and linguistic richness to classrooms but often face unique challenges. Did you know only 3% of teachers have the specialized literacy training to support ELs effectively?

Download AIM Institute's FREE English Learners White Paper to explore five simple, high-impact strategies to build on ELs’ strengths and create more inclusive, culturally responsive classrooms.

Ready to further your impact? Register for Specialized Reading Knowledge: English Learners, AIM's course developed with Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, a global expert in multilingual literacy education.

• Flexible Learning: Self-paced or join live Virtual Communities of Practice (VCoPs).
• Immediate Application: Tools, videos, and strategies you can use right away.
• Expert Insights: Exclusive content featuring Dr. Cárdenas-Hagan.

Train With Us

Looking for Winter Literacy PD? Choose AIM Pathways in 2025!

With more than 40,000 Pathways participants around the world, we have worked to create open enrollment training options with varied start times to meet the needs of all educators. Find and register for your 2025 training today. Courses include:

• Pathways to Proficient Reading
• Pathways to Proficient Reading: Secondary
• Pathways to Literacy Leadership
• Specialized Reading Knowledge Bundle: English Learners
• Pathways to Proficient Writing
• Pathways to Structured Literacy
• Steps to Literacy modules
• Early Childhood Education bundle (AIM Animated Alphabet Cards included)

Take Advantage of State-Funded Training

AIM is proud to partner with state education departments to provide fully-funded AIM Pathways training to educators. Look for Winter 2025 training opportunities in:

• Arizona - Complete the interest form for: Pathways to Proficient Reading: Secondary, Pathways to Proficient Reading, and Pathways to Structured Literacy
• Maryland - Enroll in AIM's fully asynchronous module Demystifying Dyslexia.
• Mississippi - Pathways to Proficient Reading: Secondary, Pathways to Proficient Reading & Specialized Reading Knowledge: English Learners.
• North Dakota - Enroll in AIM's fully asynchronous module Demystifying Dyslexia

Winter Wilson^® Course Dates Available

Wilson^® Language Training provides research-based reading and spelling programs for all ages. AIM is a WILSON^® Accredited Training Partner offering fully virtual trainings in Wilson^® course options. Reserve your spot for winter training today!

Look For Us

Find AIM Team Members at Winter Literacy Conferences in January and February.

Look for AIM institute at winter literacy conferences around the country whether you want to talk about training at the booth or learn from AIM team members during presentations and keynote speeches. You can find us at:

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