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    May 18, 2022

    Better Speech & Hearing Month: Reflections

    During this year's celebration of Building Bridges, we have been spotlighting staff and area educators who are promoting accessibility and ensuring success… Read More

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    May 16, 2022

    Grant Wood AEA Media Library Summer Recommendations

    The Grant Wood Area Education Agency Media Library is open and ready to serve learners this summer through our 6th St. Read More

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    May 12, 2022

    Key ‘Read&Write’ Tools for Specific Needs — K-12

    NPR recently shared a story about Lila Hoffa, a third-grade student who was diagnosed with dysgraphia, a neurological disorder that affects fine motor skills and… Read More

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    May 6, 2022

    The SDI Framework & Significant Disabilities in Math: Building Bridges

    Grant Wood AEA math consultant Dana Merfeld and special education consultant Terri Knipper make up an interdisciplinary team to provide guidance for math students with… Read More

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    May 3, 2022

    The Regulator Tool: Autism Level Up

    May, being Mental Health Awareness Month, is a great time to highlight wellness activities that make learning accessible to all students! The ability to discover… Read More

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    April 29, 2022

    Mental Health Awareness Month: Media Library Resources Available

    Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During May,… Read More

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    April 27, 2022

    2021-22 Iowa Award Book Winners Announced

    The Iowa Association of School Libraries has announced their winners for the 2021-22 school year! Awards are organized by grade level, starting… Read More

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    April 27, 2022

    Free Resource for English Language Learners: Building Bridges 2022

    Grant Wood Area Education Agency English Language Learners (ELL) staff members Lisa Klein and Lynn Tiemann share this rich resource for anyone who supports English… Read More

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    April 25, 2022

    Peer-to-Peer: Providing Access for ALL Kids

    In this session from 2021 Building Bridges, AEA staff members Sydney Hoffman (SLP) and Lindsay Swartzendruber (Autism Consultant) share a short overview of "Peer-to-Peer", a… Read More

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    April 22, 2022

    Options for Written Expression

    Writing is a complex, expressive skill that can often be the trigger for frustration and student behavior at school. Expression and ‘showing what you… Read More