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Ms. Ana from Richmond, CA is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Professional development

Advancing Literacy: Professional Development for Better Readers

I need this professional development to effectively support my students in their reading and learning process

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ana's classroom raised $609

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

As a Spanish Dual Language Immersion Kindergarten teacher, my goal is to nurture young readers who thrive in a bilingual environment. I am seeking support to enroll in the "The Reading Process" professional development course from UC San Diego. This course will enhance my understanding of literacy acquisition, equipping me with research-based strategies to improve reading outcomes for my students.

This professional development opportunity dives deep into the cognitive, linguistic, and social factors influencing how children learn to read.

By understanding these elements, I will be better prepared to support my students as they navigate learning to read in two languages, ensuring they build a strong foundation for academic success.

The strategies and insights gained from this course will enable me to create targeted lesson plans that address individual student needs, fostering a love for reading while promoting bilingual literacy. The tools and knowledge I acquire will directly translate into classroom practices that benefit not only my current students but future cohorts as well.

By funding this project, you will help me grow as an educator and empower my students to become confident, proficient readers in both English and Spanish. Together, we can make a lasting impact on their educational journey.

Ms. Ana Washington Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Richmond, CA View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Where Your Donation Goes

Component Company Total
Activity UC San Diego $480.00

Trip cost

$480.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$517.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.27

Total project goal

$608.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$608.47

1 Donor

-$405.65

Donations toward project cost

-$344.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.85

match offer

-$202.82

Match offer toward project cost

-$172.40

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.42

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$0.00

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