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Ms. Balicog from Lauderdale Lakes, FL is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Professional development

Building 21st Century Educators: Enhancing Professional Skills Through Laptop Use

I need a personal laptop to support my personal development and effectiveness as a SpEd educator.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Balicog's classroom raised $1,109

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am humbly requesting the provision of a personal laptop to support my teaching responsibilities and ongoing professional development. As an educator, having access to a personal laptop will greatly develop my ability to prepare lesson plans, create and update Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and engage in continuous learning through online training and resources. It will also allow me to work more efficiently from home, especially when it comes to documentation, communication, and planning tailored support for my students. A personal laptop will not only help improve the quality of my work but also contribute meaningfully to my personal growth and effectiveness as a teacher. Additionally, access to digital tools will allow me to stay current with modern teaching strategies, which will directly benefit the classroom environment and student success.

Ms. Balicog Oriole Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Lauderdale Lakes, FL View local requests

Nearly all 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

17 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Air 13.6" Laptop - M2 chip - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Silver • Best Buy Education $899.00 1 $899.00

Materials cost

$899.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$942.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$166.32

Total project goal

$1,108.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,108.80

2 Donors

-$554.40

Donations toward project cost

-$471.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$83.16

match offer

-$554.40

Match offer toward project cost

-$471.24

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$83.16

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$0.00

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