AIM Institute

The wait is over—registration is OPEN! 🎉 Join us on March 8, 2027, for AIM’s 15th Annual Research-to-Practice Symposium, The Impact of Language on Reading and Writing. Hear from leading researchers and practitioner panels as we explore the central role that language development plays in how learners make meaning, build-knowledge, and grow as readers and writers. Register for livestream or in-person attendance today! Recordings provided. Register today. hubs.ly/Q04xJ5nb0

Nancy Hennessy and Julia Salamone join us Nov 18, 6 p.m. ET for “Integrating Literacy Instruction: The Comprehension-Composition Connection.” Moderated by AIM Curriculum and Instructional Leader Beau Martin. Free webinar: hubs.ly/Q04CJsmH0 #RoadToSymposium

🆕 Ask AIM article:  Code-Switching vs. Transfer “Please can you clarify the difference between code-switching and transfer? Could you also give some examples?” Read AIM's answer: hubs.ly/Q04C7PVP0

This week, literacy coaches and principals from 75 Indiana schools start Literacy Cadre 5 side by side. We're grateful to partner with @EducateIN on this statewide coaching initiative. Welcome, Indiana coaches and leaders. hubs.ly/Q04Cn2400 #ScienceOfReading

Tonight at 6 p.m. ET: Step outside the classroom for a new view of early literacy. In The First Step to Literacy, Dr. Shelley Gray and Dr. R.J. Risueño discuss risk identification in pediatric practice. Free | Register: hubs.ly/Q04BGhwY0 #EarlyLiteracy #AIMInstitute

Literacy development doesn't begin in kindergarten, and noticing risk isn't the work of educators alone. Join Dr. Shelley Gray and Dr. R.J. Risueño for The First Step to Literacy. Oct. 21 | 6 p.m. ET | Free Register: hubs.ly/Q04BGg820 #EarlyLiteracy #AIMInstitute

🆕 Ask AIM article:  Special Education ≠ Tier 3 “Is Tier 3 the same thing as special education, or are they separate things?” Read AIM's answer: hubs.ly/Q04Bn_vS0

Dyslexia and DLD frequently go unidentified. On October 21, Dr. Shelley Gray and Dr. R.J. Risueño share a caregiver-completed screener in development for six-year-olds. Free webinar | 6 p.m. ET Register: hubs.ly/Q04BtdwJ0 #RoadToSymposium #Dyslexia

AIM professional learning alumni: share your impact in a video of up to 2 minutes for the AIM Literacy Story Contest. You could win a Philadelphia symposium trip for two. Enter by Nov. 16: hubs.ly/Q04Bdrjz0 #AIMInstitute #EducatorStories

🆕 Ask AIM article:  Scrambled Sentences “I constantly see sentence scrambling recommended in program materials. I don’t see the value. Is there a compelling reason for this seemingly new fad?” Read AIM's answer: hubs.ly/Q04zJ1Hv0

We had a great time introducing AIM #ERSS project leader Alison Rini of StarLab to @AIMSchool on Monday. Exciting to share our #literacy work and to welcome her to Philadelphia as she prepares to attend the #YassPrize awards tonight. #PartnerforImpact @edreform

🆕 Deep Dive article: Translanguaging in the Classroom Translanguaging holds promise for supporting multilingual students, but the term is still relatively new to many educators. Research highlights the benefits associated with specific classroom practices and the challenges educators may face in putting them into use. Dive in here: hubs.ly/Q04yM8W40

Tonight at 6 p.m. ET: Follow the language beneath literacy. Join Dr. Pam Snow (@PCSnow1604) of La Trobe University to explore why oral language drives reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing success and what that means for teaching. 🎟️ Free virtual event 📅 Oct. 6 | 6 p.m. ET 🎁 5 attendees will receive a copy of Dr. Snow’s book Register: hubs.ly/Q04zhjVQ0 #LanguageIsLiteracy #RoadToSymposium

🆕 Ask AIM article:  Spelling Transfer “My student can spell words correctly during dictation, but misspells the same words in their writing. Why doesn’t it transfer?” Read AIM's answer: hubs.ly/Q04yM7DP0

How does oral language support reading and writing? Join @PCSnow1604 for Language Is Literacy. 📅 Oct. 6 | 6 p.m. ET | Free 📚 5 attendees will receive a copy of her book. Register: bit.ly/4y3aRMO #RoadToSymposium

👋 Stop by AIM Booth #219 Thursday at #TRLConf2006! 🔎 11:45–12:15: See Tier Bridge in action with co-creator @devin_kearns. 💬 2:15–2:45: Chat Coaching with Adrienne Reese & Janice Brenes-Catinchi and explore AIM’s Coaching Pathways and support for schools, districts & states. #Literacy #PartnerforImpact

🎤 AIM is in session at @reading_league's #TRLConference! Join us Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 2:15 p.m. for two AIM sessions: 📚 Systems-aligned structured literacy & Grade 1 reading proficiency 🔤 An introduction to the developmental English Lexicon Project (d-ELP) Come learn with AIM in Chicago! #Literacy #PartnerforImpact

📚 We’re headed to Chicago for @reading_league’s #TRLConf2026! 👋 Visit AIM at Booth #219 🎤 Join our speakers Sept. 30 at 2:15 p.m. 🥳 Find us at the Welcome Reception, 4:30–6:30 p.m. We’re ready to learn, connect & talk literacy. See you in Chicago! #Literacy #PartnerforImpact

🆕 Ask AIM article:  Middle School Intervention “Should I prioritize decoding or language comprehension in intervention with my struggling middle school students?” Read AIM's answer: hubs.ly/Q04ym1x90

🆕 Ask AIM article:  Buy-In “How can I build buy-in from teachers for this work?” Read AIM's answer: hubs.ly/Q04xVqVV0

Back-to-school reminds us of something we see every day: behind every young reader is a teacher helping them build the skills and confidence to succeed. Last year, through AIM Institute for Learning & Research's Early Reading Success Schools initiative, educators across 10 schools strengthened their knowledge of evidence-based early literacy instruction while putting that learning into practice with K-1 students. Thanks to funding from the Raphael Family Foundation and our partnership with DonorsChoose, participating educators also selected books, instructional materials, games, and other resources to support their classrooms: 📚 890 books delivered 🧩 456 educational kits and games provided ✏️ 356 classroom basics shared 👩‍🏫 74 teachers supported 📖 1,554 students reached Evidence-based literacy knowledge matters. So do the resources that help educators put that knowledge into practice. When educators have both, stronger literacy instruction can take root in the classroom and make a difference for young readers.