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UNC researcher and local teachers present 'Building Bridges' modules to support literacy for students with complex communication needs

Unknown body (community presentation) · October 6, 2025
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A University of North Carolina researcher and local teachers described 'Building Bridges,' a set of 7–8 minute instructional modules and teacher reflection tools intended to help students with complex communication needs access literacy, and said early classroom use showed increased engagement.

Laurie, a researcher at the University of North Carolina, and Bloomington-area teachers described a pilot called Building Bridges designed to help students with complex communication and learning needs learn to read and write.

The project provides short (about 7–8 minute) instructional modules meant to be used in professional learning communities so teachers can watch, discuss and adopt classroom strategies. "All kids have…

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