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Mrs. Accamando from Pittsburgh PA is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Professional development

Better Teaching

I need resources to help me with questioning, writing, and assessing in the classroom.

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My Project

As a teacher, it is my responsibility to improve my practice for the ever-changing needs of my students. As their needs change, my skills need to adapt. The items in this project will educate me, so that I can improve my practice and better support my students.

As I build relationships with students the questions I ask them and the types of questions I ask them will elicit information that I will use to determine what to teach next and what skills students are proficient in.

To do this, I will refine my skills to make informed decisions. The materials in this project will support me as I make these important decisions.

As they develop their thinking through the questioning strategies, they will become better writers and will utilize the writing strategies I will have learned and taught from the materials in this project.

Mrs. Accamando
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
OleFun 30 Pack Dry Erase Pockets, 10 X 14 in Reusable Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves in 10 Colors, Plastic Clear Sheet Protectors, School Teacher Supplies, Organization for Classroom Storage • Amazon Business $19.49 2 $38.98
How (and Why) to Get Students Talking: 78 Ready-to-Use Group Discussions About Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Relationships, and More (Grades 6-12) (Free Spirit Professional®) • Amazon Business $35.00 1 $35.00
Miss Lit for Life Lessons: For High School English Teachers by a High School English Teacher • Amazon Business $34.59 1 $34.59
Get Gifted Students Talking: 76 Ready-to-Use Group Discussions About Identity, Stress, Relationships, and More (Grades 6-12) (Free Spirit Professional®) • Amazon Business $34.58 1 $34.58
How Scaffolding Works: A Playbook for Supporting and Releasing Responsibility to Students • Amazon Business $32.27 1 $32.27
Smarpau Pencil Pouch Bulk, 24 Pack 12 Colors 9.3" x 4.7" Small Mesh Zipper Pouches Pencil Case, Multipurpose Waterproof Zipper Pencil Bags for Travel, Office Organization • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Leading for Differentiation: Growing Teachers Who Grow Kids • Amazon Business $23.72 1 $23.72
GEAoffice Small Dry Erase White Board, 16in x 12in Desktop Whiteboard with Stand, 10 Markers, 6 Magnets, 1 Eraser, Wall Hanger, Portable Double-Sided Whiteboard for Desk Memo to-do List • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
30 Pack Thumbs up Thumbs Down Classroom Voting Paddles Small Group Classroom Supplies Teacher Supplies, Yes or No Classroom Signs Student Supplies • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
How to Write a 5-Paragraph Essay Step-by-Step: Step-by-Step Study Skills • Amazon Business $14.85 1 $14.85
Co-Teaching Essentials (Quick Reference Guide) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Rubrics for Formative Assessment and Grading (Quick Reference Guide) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Teacher Observation and Feedback (Quick Reference Guide for Leaders) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Classroom Technology Tips (Quick Reference Guide) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Generating Formative Feedback (Quick Reference Guide) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Building a Positive and Supportive Classroom (Quick Reference Guide) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Engaging Students in Every Classroom (Quick Reference Guide) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Increasing Rigor in the Classroom (Quick Reference Guide) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Building Teacher Capacity Through Reflection (Quick Reference Guide) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Teacher Talk That Matters (Quick Reference Guide) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Designing and Using Essential Questions (Quick Reference Guide) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Everyday Vocabulary Strategies (Quick Reference Guide) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Understanding Differentiated Instruction (Quick Reference Guide) • Amazon Business $12.30 1 $12.30
Questioning Strategies to Activate Student Thinking (Quick Reference Guide) • Amazon Business $10.36 1 $10.36
Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom (Quick Reference Guide) • Amazon Business $9.77 1 $9.77

Materials cost

$465.77

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$502.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.72

Total project goal

$591.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$591.48

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$591.48

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