AIM Academy Innovative Teaching, Fearless Learning

About Us
Grounded in the science and research of language-based learning differences, AIM Academy’s commitment to academic excellence and the belief that each student’s strengths should be encouraged to flourish has made it a leader in the field for students who learn differently.
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Academics
The academic programs at AIM Academy are individualized, evidence-based, and innovative and are designed to spark student curiosity and enthusiasm.
Student Life
AIM Academy promotes an atmosphere of social and community engagement through a diverse array of extracurricular activities, travel opportunities, community events and service learning projects.
Integrated Services
AIM Academy’s Integrated Services team includes in-house School Psychologists at every division, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Pathologists and a facility dog to support students, teachers and families.
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AIM Institute for Learning & Research: Bringing Research into the Classroom
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The Academy In Manayunk (DBA as AIM Academy) is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Federal Tax ID# is 01-0849648. Contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law.

Research Advisory Board

AIM Academy believes that collaboration between the research and practice community is essential to providing high quality teaching and learning environments for both professionals and students. We are honored that the members of this board are willing to share research findings and promising educational practices as well as support the development of AIM Academy as an exemplar school in the field of learning differences.

Dr. Daniel Berch — Daniel Berch, Ph.D.
Professor of Special Education and Applied Developmental Science and Senior Advisor to the Dean, University of Virginia Curry School of Education

Dr. Kate Cain — Kate Cain, BSc. DPhil.
Language and Cognitive Development, Lancaster University, United Kingdom

Dr. Don Compton — Donald L. Compton, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology and Education,
Florida Center for Reading Research,
Florida State University

Dr. Michelle Duda — Michelle Duda, Ph.D., BCBA-D
President, Implementation Scientists, LLC

Dr. Steven Graham — Steven Graham, Ed.D.
Mary Emily Warner Professor, Arizona State University, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College

Nancy Hennessy, M.Ed.
Educational Consultant

Dr. Louisa Moats — Louisa Moats, Ed.D.
President, Moats Associates Consulting, Inc.

Dr. Tim Odegard — Tim Odegard, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology and Chairholder Murfree Chair of Excellence in Dyslexic Studies, Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee Center for the Study and Treatment of Dyslexia

Dr. Ken Pugh — Ken Pugh, Ph.D.
Director and President of Research, Senior Scientist, Haskins Laboratories, Yale University

Hollis Scarborough, Ph.D.
Senior Scientist, Haskins Laboratories,
Yale University

Dr. Julie Washington — Julie Washington, Ph.D.
Professor and Program Director in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Georgia State University