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    Making Pear Deck More Inclusive with Immersive Reader

    Want to make Pear Deck even more engaging and empowering? The integration with Immersive Reader is an amazing… Read More

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    10 Things You May Not Know °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û²éѯ AAC 

    (from Praactical AAC) 1. AAC supports speech development. This has been documented in multiple research studies and in clinical practice, too. When provided with AAC, the vast… Read More

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    Supporting Students with Complex Communication Needs: Building Bridges AAC Webinar Series 2022-23

    This year long Building Bridges Webinar Series provides a variety of learning opportunities around research-based strategies to support the implementation of AAC for students with… Read More

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    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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    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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    The SDI Framework & Significant Disabilities in Math: Building Bridges

    °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û²éѯ 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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    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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    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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    Peer-to-Peer: Providing Access for ALL Kids

    In this session from 2021 Building Bridges, °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û²éѯ 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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    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