Grant Wood AEA

GWAEA is one of 9 Iowa AEAs established by the Iowa legislature to provide equitable, efficient and economical educational opportunities for all Iowa children.

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Last week, Region 10 CTE RPP Applied Science PD attendees explored career pathways at Kirkwood Community College, touring its automotive technology shop, auto collision program, and aviation hangar. These experiences help educators connect classroom learning with industry needs!

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Last week, GWAEA School Counselor Consultant Aimee Hospodarsky led a School Counselor Network! Counselors assessed their programs, identified areas for growth, and developed action plans to strengthen their programs and better support students.

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Last week, GWAEA speech leads Lynda Lanus and Vicki Girard attended the 2026 ISHA Convention in Coralville! They connected with SLPs and graduate students from across Iowa to share how GWAEA supports students and explore future career opportunities. 🌟

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October is Physical Therapy Month! Let’s hear it for our awesome PTs who make a meaningful impact for children across the Grant Wood AEA service area. Their expertise, encouragement, and dedication help students build skills and gain access to learning. Thank you for all you do!

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We kicked off the 2026–27 school year with 106 SLPs, SLP-As, and SLP Paras coming together for our first speech meeting of the year.

The goal behind all of it is simple: stronger support and better outcomes for students. Our SLP team is ready for the new year!

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Thanks to all who donated backpacks at today's All Agency Meeting!

Together, our staff donated over 70 backpacks to go to area students.

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Another successful All Agency Meeting is in the books!

A big thank you to everyone who helped make the day possible, from our organizers and staff to our outstanding presenters. And a special thank you to @IowaCitySchools for hosting us!

We’re excited for what’s ahead! 🌟

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New beginnings start here! 🌟

Today, our newest Grant Wood AEA team members kicked off the 2026-27 school year at orientation, connecting with colleagues and preparing to support the students, educators, and schools we serve.

Welcome to the team!

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That's a wrap on College for Kids 2026!

Thank you to our instructors, staff, community partners, sponsors, families, and especially our amazing students for making this summer one to remember. We can't wait to do it all again next year!

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Session two of College for Kids is in full swing!

Students are exploring their passions, building new skills, and making the most of every learning opportunity. Here's to another great session!

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Session one of College for Kids is officially complete! ✨

Over nine days, students discovered new interests, gained new skills, and engaged in hands-on learning led by area educators and professionals.

Thank you to everyone who made it possible. We’ll see you again in July!

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A great first week at Grant Wood AEA’s College for Kids! ☀️

Middle school students spent the week exploring new interests through hands-on learning and engaging courses led by area educators and professionals.

We can’t wait to do it all again next week!

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Congratulations to all of Grant Wood AEA's retirees!

Thank you for the years of dedication, support, and care you have given to students, schools, families, and colleagues across our communities. Your impact will be felt for years to come, and we wish you all the best!

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May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month!

Today, Grant Wood AEA SLPs and SLP-As came together for a team meeting focused on collaboration, sharing updates, and strengthening the important work they do each day to support communication and success for all learners.

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May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month! Earlier this month, Grant Wood AEA audiologists and audiometrists gathered for their regular team meeting to collaborate, share updates, and support the work of helping all learners succeed.

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This week’s SIOP training helped educators strengthen support for English Learners!

Participants explored language acquisition, differentiated instruction, and strategies to make content accessible across all subjects.

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Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

Today we’re celebrating the incredible staff at Grant Wood AEA who keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Your organization, dedication, and support make a difference every single day, and we are so grateful for all you do.

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This National Library Week, we’re celebrating the incredible library staff at Grant Wood AEA! Thank you for the countless ways you support students, educators, and our community every single day. We appreciate all that you do to make knowledge accessible, engaging, and inspiring!

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On Wednesday, Part C and Part B OTs came together to connect, share ideas, and strengthen collaboration during the transition from Early ACCESS to school-based services. By working together, they’re helping better support families, teams, and community partners.

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Yesterday’s hands-on District Career and Academic Plan (DCAP) workshop, led by Grant Wood AEA consultant Molly Crock, gave district teams the opportunity to dig into updated requirements, explore new templates and best practices, and collaborate with their teams.