• NEW! Elementary OpenSciEd Professional Learning for First Released Units

    Elementary OpenSciEd empowers educators to move beyond traditional science teaching by collaborating with leading researchers and educators to create curricula aligned with how… Read More

  • Registration Now OPEN for the Spring 2026 FOSS Workshop grades K-8 Session

    Don't Forget to Share Please Share this information with educators who have not been trained in a FOSS unitand/or those that would like the opportunity… Read More

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    FOSS Sessions for Grades K-4 & Grades 5-8 — Oct. 2025

    Registration Now OPEN for Implementation Science for Educational Initiatives with Ongoing Coaching (FOSS Sessions for Grades K-4 and Grades 5-8) Upcoming Dates/ Location GWAEA at… Read More

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    Not trained in a FOSS Kit? Summer 2025 Opportunities Now Open!

    DON’T MISS OUT! Twelve registrants are required to offer these in-person workshops.  Implementation Science for Educational Initiatives with Ongoing Coaching (FOSS Workshop for Grades K-4 and… Read More

  • Free Training! Introduction to OpenSciEd Grades 6-12

    New to OpenSciEd? This FREE training is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the award-winning science curriculum resource. This 2-day workshop is open to… Read More

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    Calling all Teacher Librarians and Library Staff!

    Calling all Teacher Librarians and Library Staff! Join us for Teacher Librarian Day at Grant Wood AEA on Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 9:00 AM… Read More

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    FOSS Training for October 2024

    Not trained in a FOSS Kit? Get ready for Round 2 FOSS Workshops! FOSS Science Best Practices & One Unit Exploration Course Description… Read More

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    New FOSS Training Format for 2024-2025

    Upcoming Dates: Best Practices & One Unit Exploration Due to technical difficulties you MAY need to open the links below twice. Grades K-2… Read More

  • Important Foss Update: 2024-25

    In order for Grant Wood AEA's FOSS trainings to be sustainable, a minimum of 12 registrants per FOSS session are now required to be able to… Read More

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    Avoid the Summer Reading Slump! Cedar Rapids Kernels Summer Reading Program

    Each year, Grant Wood AEA partners with the Cedar Rapids Kernels to promote reading over Summer break through the Summer Reading Program. This… Read More