AIM Institute for Learning & Research

AIM Institute for Learning & Research AIM Institute for Learning & Research transforms and empowers lives through literacy PD.

The AIM Institute for Learning & Research forms strategic partnerships to transform schools by translating literacy research into classroom practice and delivering world-class professional development and teacher training. Our online teacher training platform AIM Pathways offers multiple, dynamic courses to help educators and school administrators establish a culture of literacy in their organizat

ions that is grounded in the Science of Reading. AIM is a Wilson® Accredited Partner providing a variety of Wilson® Language training courses and is the first education partner with the Haskins Global Literacy Hub, bringing together researchers and practitioners to deliver on the promise of neuroscience-guided reading instruction and remediation and scale the solutions to global challenges using education technology. AIM offers a variety of additional professional training opportunities including our Access to the Experts speaker series and annual free Research to Practice Symposium which reflect the latest research and knowledge of best practices and evidence-based instruction for the classroom.

🎉 We’re celebrating literacy progress across Mississippi!The Mississippi Department of Education has named 16 schools as...
08/26/2026

🎉 We’re celebrating literacy progress across Mississippi!

The Mississippi Department of Education has named 16 schools as 2026-27 Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading Schools, recognizing their commitment to educator learning, changing instructional practice, and building school cultures where strong readers can thrive.

We are especially proud that eight of this year’s recognized schools have educators who have participated in AIM Pathways professional learning, including all six recognized schools in DeSoto County and both recognized schools in Rankin County:
▪️ Chickasaw Elementary School
▪️ Hernando Hills Elementary School
▪️ Lake Cormorant Elementary
▪️ Lewisburg Elementary School
▪️ Lewisburg Primary School
▪️ Oak Grove Central Elementary
▪️ McLaurin Elementary School
▪️ Pelahatchie_ES

This is what makes the work so meaningful: educators turning evidence into action, schools building capacity for lasting literacy change, and communities coming together around a shared belief in what is possible for every reader.

Congratulations to all of Mississippi’s 2026-27 honorees and to the educators and leaders doing the work every day to transform lives through literacy.

📚 We’re headed to Big Sky! 🎉Join AIM at the Big Sky Literacy Summit! Shelly Johnston and Eric Heal will be available thr...
08/26/2026

📚 We’re headed to Big Sky! 🎉

Join AIM at the Big Sky Literacy Summit! Shelly Johnston and Eric Heal will be available throughout the four-day event for one-on-one conversations. Stop by our booth or connect with us during the Stroll & Learn to discover how AIM is transforming literacy education for millions of students.

📅 August 28 at 5:45 p.m. | Stroll & Learn

Don't miss Dr. Carolyn Durante present on August 28 at 10:30 am: 'From Impetuous to Impressive: Using AI to Build Multisyllabic Word Instruction in Secondary Classrooms'

Complex, multisyllabic words can create barriers to grade-level content for secondary students. Learn practical ways to use morphology and syllable division to unlock challenging vocabulary while using AI as a planning partner, not a replacement for instruction. Educators will leave with classroom-ready strategies, and will gain ideas for supporting these practices school-wide. The goal? Help more students access the content they’re ready to learn.

See you in Montana! 🏔️

Learning to read begins long before a child enters a kindergarten classroom. 🌱From infancy through the preschool years, ...
08/25/2026

Learning to read begins long before a child enters a kindergarten classroom. 🌱

From infancy through the preschool years, children are developing critical language skills that help lay the foundation for later reading success. But what can these earliest stages of development teach us about learning to read?

Join Dr. Jennifer Zuk, Assistant Professor at Boston University, and Kristen Wynn, Head of AIM Institute, for Sowing Seeds of Literacy through Language Development, a FREE webinar exploring what research tells us about early language development, the developing brain, and the building blocks of literacy.

Together, we’ll connect research to practice and share practical takeaways for supporting young children’s language and literacy development, even before formal reading instruction begins.

📅 Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 6:00 PM ET

Register today: https://hubs.ly/Q04vfjDC0

🆕 Ask AIM article: Unresponsive to Intervention“What do I do when a student isn’t responding to Tier 2 intervention?”Rea...
08/24/2026

🆕 Ask AIM article: Unresponsive to Intervention

“What do I do when a student isn’t responding to Tier 2 intervention?”

Read AIM's answer: https://hubs.ly/Q04tNw480

🆕 Ask AIM article: Phoneme Discrimination“I’m a reading interventionist, and I’ve noticed that some of my students seem ...
08/17/2026

🆕 Ask AIM article: Phoneme Discrimination

“I’m a reading interventionist, and I’ve noticed that some of my students seem to have trouble hearing certain sounds, even when their speech sounds perfectly clear. I usually figure this out during intervention lessons when they write the wrong letter down for a word, even though they know those correspondences. Are there any assessments that can help pinpoint which sounds a student may be confusing?”

Read AIM's answer: https://hubs.ly/Q04t3mzR0

Research opportunity for families of young readers 🔎📚AIM Institute is pleased to share a research opportunity from the E...
08/13/2026

Research opportunity for families of young readers 🔎📚

AIM Institute is pleased to share a research opportunity from the Evidence-Based AI in Learning (EVAL) Collaborative at Boston University exploring approaches to early literacy support.

Researchers are seeking rising 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders for a fully remote, 10-week study comparing AI-supported tutoring, one-on-one tutoring, and typical learning activities.

Interested? Learn more about the study, participation, and eligibility in the flyer or at https://hubs.ly/Q04sWzgK0.

🎉 There’s encouraging news for literacy in Maryland!New Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program results show English L...
08/12/2026

🎉 There’s encouraging news for literacy in Maryland!

New Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program results show English Language Arts proficiency reached a five-year high, rising to 51.7%.

“Maryland’s growth in 3rd grade ELA scores reflects the hard work of our students, the dedication of our educators, and the strength of our instructional focus. We acknowledge that there is more work ahead, but this year’s gains are a clear sign that our efforts are having a real and positive impact in Maryland’s classrooms.”

— Tennette Smith, Chief Academic Officer, Office of Teaching and Learning, Maryland State Department of Education

We’re celebrating Maryland’s educators and leaders who are working every day to strengthen literacy instruction for students across the state. At AIM Institute, we’re proud to partner in this work and help bring research-based knowledge and practical tools into classrooms.

There’s more work ahead and plenty to celebrate as Maryland continues moving literacy forward.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4g5Wznt

🆕 Ask AIM article: Complex Feedback“I understand the importance of feedback, but I am struggling to use it with complex ...
08/10/2026

🆕 Ask AIM article: Complex Feedback

“I understand the importance of feedback, but I am struggling to use it with complex skills. For example, when a student misidentifies the main idea or makes an incorrect inference, how do I help them get back on track?”

Read AIM's answer: https://bit.ly/4hXzaXM

🆕 Deep Dive article: Selecting Vocabulary Words to TeachThere are numerous complex words to teach, but limited instructi...
08/04/2026

🆕 Deep Dive article: Selecting Vocabulary Words to Teach

There are numerous complex words to teach, but limited instructional time. Can any approach identify the best vocabulary words to teach? A closer look at what research supports about selecting words for explicit instruction.

Dive in here: https://hubs.ly/Q04rrr9K0

🆕 Ask AIM article: Interventionist Interview“I’m trying to hire for a reading interventionist position. I don’t know how...
08/03/2026

🆕 Ask AIM article: Interventionist Interview

“I’m trying to hire for a reading interventionist position. I don’t know how to tell if the woman I am considering hiring is trained in SOR. She has her Master’s degree, but I’ve found that doesn’t always mean people have been taught best practices.”

Read AIM's answer: https://hubs.ly/Q04rrqcp0

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