Free Summer Literacy Leadership Training Opportunity for Eastern Shore Educators

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The Eastern Shore Literacy Association is pleased to share an exciting professional learning opportunity for instructional leaders across the Shore. This summer, the AIM Institute for Learning & Research, in partnership with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), will offer Cohort 10 of its highly rated Pathways to Literacy Leadership (PLL) course—at no cost to participants.

Designed for school and district leaders, PLL equips educators with the knowledge, strategies, and planning support needed to create lasting literacy impact grounded in the science of reading. This intensive professional development experience aligns with the International Dyslexia Association’s Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading.

Cohort 10 will be hosted in-person in Salisbury at the following location:

Prince Street Elementary School
400 Prince Street
Salisbury, MD 21804

In-Person Session Dates:

  • Wednesday, June 18, 2025
  • Wednesday, August 13, 2025
    Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET

Participants will also complete asynchronous coursework through the AIM Pathways platform between sessions, with suggested pacing provided to ensure progress through ten interactive online modules. In addition to expert-led in-person training, participants receive 12 months of ongoing access to PLL resources to support implementation in their schools or districts.

Benefits of Participation Include:

  • Fully funded by MSDE – no cost to educators
  • Flexible self-paced learning combined with in-person collaboration
  • Coaching on building a comprehensive, research-based literacy plan
  • Long-term access to implementation tools and community support

📅 Registration Deadline: May 22, 2025

🔗 Register Here:
https://institute.aimpa.org/aim-pathways/aim-pathways-landing-pages/maryland

📄 View the Cohort 10 Pacing Guide:
Download Here (PDF)

The Eastern Shore Literacy Association encourages all school-based administrators, literacy coaches, and district instructional leaders to take advantage of this opportunity to strengthen literacy outcomes across Maryland’s classrooms.

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