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Specially designed instructional resources for teachers, SLPs and OTs to help ALL learners soar in literacy learning and current events knowledge in PreK-12+ and adult learning centers. https://www.buildingwings.com/
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Building Wings @buildingwings.bsky.social · Nov 18
Literacy learning is within reach for ALL learners.
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We're headed to #ATIA2026! 🎉
Catch Trisha Johnson + Maureen Donnelly, M.Ed : From Impossible to Possible: Making Literacy a Reality for Every Learner (Thu Jan 29, 1 PM EST).
Science of Reading + Comprehensive Literacy for All—because literacy is for everyone.
#LiteracyForAll #AssistiveTechnology
Alt text: ATiA 2026 promotional graphic for a session titled "From Impossible to Possible: Making Literacy a Reality for Every Learner," scheduled for Thursday, January 29, at 1 PM EST in Grand Ballroom 1/2. Features headshots of two speakers: Maureen Donnelly, M. Ed., and Trisha Johnson, both associated with Building Wings.
January 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM
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How can the science of reading truly serve learners with intellectual & developmental disabilities?

Join Dr. Karen Erickson, PhD to explore how Readtopia connects reading research with inclusive, comprehensive literacy instruction.

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/3N2DeZL
January 12, 2026 at 11:22 PM
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✨ New on News Currents! ✨
Explore MLK Jr. Day, burrowing owls 🦉, and protected lands in New Mexico 🏜️.
Fresh stories to spark curiosity—dive in! https://bit.ly/4i4Lena

#NewsCurrents #BuildingWings #LearnSomethingNew
January 12, 2026 at 11:55 AM
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What does specially designed instruction really look like in classrooms?

It’s not just differentiation. It looks like co-teaching, AAC, and intentional classroom design.

Read the full Building Wings blog: https://bit.ly/4jfyoUY

#SpeciallyDesignedInstruction #SpecialEducation #IEP #BuildingWings
How to Provide Specially Designed Instruction for All
Examples of how to provide specially designed instruction in K-12 self-contained classrooms and learning spaces to meet a wide range of student needs.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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🎙️ Maureen Donnelly, Director of Curriculum, joined All Means ALL Podcast to challenge myths about literacy instruction—grounded in Comprehensive Literacy for All.

Literacy isn’t an intervention. It’s a right.

🎧 Listen: https://bit.ly/3MY9aOV

#ComprehensiveLiteracyForAll #AAC #BuildingWings
January 7, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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❄️📚 Back into the swing of things!

As students & educators return from winter break, this week’s News Currents features timely stories on the future of the Affordable Care Act, George Washington Carver, and repopulating the Sahara.

#NewsCurrents #Education #CurrentEvents #BuildingWings
Alt text: A promotional graphic for News Currents by Building Wings, featuring a computer and two tablets displaying different articles. The computer shows "The Future of the Affordable Care Act" with a politician and a hospital scene. One tablet shows an article titled "Celebrating George Washington Carver" with a black-and-white photo of Carver. The other tablet displays "Scientists Help Return an 'Extinct' Antelope to the Sahara" with an image of two scimitar-horned oryx. The background includes text: "NEW" and "Article Topics: The Future of the Affordable Care Act, George Washington Carver, Repopulating the Sahara."
January 5, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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There’s nothing like the joy of predictable chart writing ✍️💙

❄️ Starting to think about the first few days of 2026...
What do you plan on writing with your learners when we get back?
#PredictableChartWriting #SpecialEducation #AutismEducation #AAC #EduSKY #WinterBreakPlanning
A young child points to a large screen displaying colorful text about favorite foods, with the assistance of an adult. Another person seated nearby observes. Bright sunflowers decorate the corner of the board, and classroom storage units are labeled with items like "Head Phones" and "Scissors." A tablet with a keyboard grid is visible on the desk.
December 30, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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✨ 2025, you taught us a lot. ✨
And one lesson stood out loud and clear:

🔤 Access comes before ability.

Our most-watched webinar of 2025 was
✏️ Letter by Letter: AAC Adventures in Writing
with Paige Buckingham, MS, CCC-SLP

🎉 Missed it? Rewatch anytime: https://bit.ly/3OYBePI
Blue promotional graphic featuring a gold ribbon labeled "2025 Most Watched" and a badge saying "Available On-Demand." Below, text reads "Letter By Letter: AAC Adventures In Writing" with a photo of a smiling individual in a circular frame. Their name and credentials are listed as "Paige Buckingham, M.S., CCC/SLP, Speech Language Pathologist." The graphic includes yellow and blue accents and the "Building Wings" logo at the bottom.
December 29, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Snow days > work days ❄️☕
We’re on holiday break and back Jan 5, 2026—refreshed and ready to cheer on educators everywhere 📚✨

#EducationCommunity #BuildingWings
A wooden sign reads "Closed for the Holidays! We will return on January 5, 2026." It features the "Building Wings" logo. The background shows a snowy landscape with pine trees and a sky filled with snowflakes.
December 22, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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📚 New to Readtopia or ReadtopiaGO?
Bringing new literacy tools into your classroom is exciting—and support makes all the difference. Our instructional coaching helps you build confidence and get the most out of every lesson.

👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/48Fzu5r

#EduSKY #AllMeansALL #Teachers
December 18, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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🚀 THE Resource for Literacy Leaders & Educators!

Looking to strengthen your approach to comprehensive literacy instruction for all learners?

Find your tools here: https://bit.ly/3EKYqiI

#LiteracyInstruction #EducationForAll #SpecialEducation #EducatorResources #Readtopia #LiteracyMatters
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December 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Literacy changes everything—unlocking independence, connection, and possibility.

For 40+ years we’ve believed every learner can grow with the right tools and support. Thanks to educators who make it real every day. Help your learners take flight: https://bit.ly/4b83mtX

#LiteracyForAll #EduSKY
December 10, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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This week in #NewsCurrents

🧡 The Gävle Goat is unveiled in Sweden
🎮 A new mobile game helps preserve a dying Indigenous language
🦫🌼 Study shows beavers can benefit pollinators

Click the link to explore https://bit.ly/4i4Lena

#NewsCurrents #CurrentEvents #GlobalNews #Education #WorldCulture
Image promoting articles by News Currents, featuring a large straw goat in Sweden, an indigenous man playing a mobile game in a desert landscape, and a beaver sitting on the ground. Article topics include the Gävle Goat, language preservation, and beavers' ecological benefits. The design includes vibrant blue and yellow colors with "NEW" in a circular icon.
December 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Access isn’t a perk — it’s a right, in every space and at every stage of life. Real progress looks like systems that include everyone by default, not by exception.

#AccessForAll #AccessibilityMatters #BelongingMatters #PeopleFirst #PurposeDriven #BuildingWings
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December 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Routines build confidence, reduce anxiety, and set the stage for meaningful learning, especially for students with #ASD and complex learning profiles. That’s why establishing a predictable daily schedule is more than just helpful — it’s essential.

Because when the schedule works, everyone wins.
Class schedule on a whiteboard with colorful "Schedule" header. Two columns list Time, Class, and Wednesday timings. Classes include Morning Check-In, ELA, Math, Life Skills, Elective, Lunch, Afternoon Check-In, and PE. Times range from 7:45 AM to 2:50 PM, with minor variations on Wednesdays.
December 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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If literacy feels like 🌀 for AAC users, this webinar is your reset button.
Dec 9 LIVE w/ Kelly Fonner, MS: routines + tools + Readtopia/ReadtopiaGO examples + engagement boosts.
Click to register: https://bit.ly/3M8p6xf

#AAC #EdTech #SpecialEd
Webinar announcement for "From One Teacher to Another: Practical Strategies with Readtopia and AAC" by Building Wings. Scheduled for December 9, 2025, at 12 PM CST. The speaker is Kelly Fonner, M.S. Includes a photo of the speaker.
December 2, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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Our December Monarch Picks are here! ❄️✨

From snowy days and snowman fun to traditions, special meals, and cozy winter moments—this month’s reads are full of seasonal joy.

Find your next favorite winter story on Monarch Reader! ❄📖

https://bit.ly/3SIWtbb
December 2, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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New on News Currents: remembering disability activist Alice Wong’s powerful legacy, a first look at the Grand Egyptian Museum, and a peek into peregrine falcon life via “Nestflix.” 🗞️🦅🏺
Catch the full roundup here https://bit.ly/4i4Lena

#NewsCurrents #DisabilityRights #Egyptology #Birdwatching
A teal-and-yellow “News Currents by Building Wings” weekly articles graphic. A large yellow “NEW” badge sits on the left. Three device screens show featured stories: on a desktop monitor, a photo of disability activist Alice Wong; on a tilted tablet, images referencing the Grand Egyptian Museum; and on another tablet, a close-up of a falcon for a “Nestflix” livestream story. Bottom text reads: “Article Topics: The Life of Alice Wong • Grand Egyptian Museum • Nestflix.”
December 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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This Thanksgiving, we’re feeling especially thankful for the Building Wings community. 💛

You make what we do possible. Hope your day is full of gratitude, joy, and great company! 🦃🥧

#ThanksgivingDay #SeasonOfGratitude #GatherAndGiveThanks #BuildingWings
November 27, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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When students know the plan, learning flows.
This teacher’s center chart up on the board keeps everyone on track so small-group time can shine. 🌟

How do you manage and organize your centers?

#EduSKY#TeacherLife #LearningStations #ClassroomCenters #DifferentiatedInstruction #StudentEngagement
A young woman with long blonde hair sits at a small table, engaging with two people. She wears a "Special Olympics" shirt and smiles warmly. In front of her are tablets and documents. Behind her, a projector screen displays images and text, indicating topics like "Readtopia with Miss Dom" and "Learning Letters with Mr. Tom." The setting appears to be a classroom or educational space.
November 25, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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The Science of Reading tells us what works. Comprehensive Literacy for All (CLFA) shows us who we must include. Readtopia + ReadtopiaGO help you do both—every day, with every learner. 🧵👇
#ScienceOfReading #CLFA #LiteracyForAll
An infographic titled "Does 'Comprehensive Literacy for All' align with the Science of Reading?" shows two columns. The left column lists aspects emphasized by the Science of Reading (SOR): "Diverse, Daily Instruction," "Explicit & Systematic Phonics," "Phonemic Awareness," "Language Learning," "Vocabulary Development," "Equity and Inclusion," and "Writing." The middle column with checkboxes indicates alignment. The right column explains how Comprehensive Literacy for All (CLFA) expands on each aspect, including emergent learners, phonics, sound identification, interactive read-alouds, vocabulary development, assistive technology integration, and options for alternative pencils. A colorful design with a silhouette of a child reading under a tree is at the bottom.
November 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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It’s FRIDAY. We made it. 🙌
Weekend vibes: 💃🤖💫
What’s one win you’re celebrating from this week? Big or small — drop it below 👇

#BuildingWings #FridayFeeling #WeDidIt #EduSKY
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November 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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New episode drop!
In Part 2 of the All Means ALL Podcast, Don Johnston talks about the power of high expectations and the teacher who changed everything for him.

A meaningful conversation about belief, opportunity, and what every learner deserves.

➡️ Listen: https://bit.ly/48sKg0X
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November 19, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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Let’s talk about modeling
AAC isn’t just a tool, it’s language, and needs to be modeled to be learned.

By consistently modeling without expecting learners to immediately respond, we’re showing them that AAC is a valid and powerful way to communicate.

#ModelAAC #EveryVoiceCounts #AACModeling
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November 17, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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There’s no better feeling than when a lesson flows just right — learners are engaged, the energy is high, and every resource you need for meaningful instruction is right at your fingertips.

https://bit.ly/4b83mtX

#TeachingTools #ClassroomSuccess #TeachingWithPurpose #LiteracyForAll #TeacherWins
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November 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM