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Ms. Andrews from Los Angeles, CA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Do As You See Through Video Modeling

My students need a Portable DVD player to view appropriate social situations throughout the day.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Andrews's classroom raised $192

This project is fully funded

Celebrating 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 Students

Do you remember a time you were not able to efficiently communicate your needs to other people whether you were learning a new language or just not able to get your message across? What if you had difficulty communicating your needs or wants all the time? How would you feel?

I work with students who have mild to high functioning autism, ranging from second through fifth grade.

In working with this population, every student with Autism is different; you have to find out their likes and dislikes, strengths and weaknesses. There needs to be consistency and structured activities that are predictable. Providing an environment that contains visual supports allows the students to be aware of the expectations and routines throughout the day. Students with autism also tend to have difficulty with social and communication development, which may cause inappropriate behaviors or interactions among their peers and environment. Not being able to effectively express their concerns or deal with unexpected changes results in rising anxiety causing those students to stop functioning. My students attend a Title 1 public school K-5 where the students are mainstreamed within the general education classes for certain subjects throughout the day.

My Project

Communication and social interactions are core deficits with students who have autism. Many of my students are not able to communicate their wants and dislikes. As their teacher, I have had to figure out these through observations and parent questionnaires. In not being aware of these and not being able to communicate these to me, many of my students have had meltdowns to express their needs. In addressing the behaviors that occur, I am asking for a portable DVD player where students will be able to view themselves demonstrating appropriate social situations that they have difficulty expressing or engaging in once they become anxious. Prior to the occurrence of behavior, I will record the students as they engage in the desired behavior. Once the undesired is displayed, the DVD player will be used to show them the appropriate way. This will allow them to see and model the desired behavior.

The use of a Portable DVD Player will allow my students to view and model appropriate social interactions.

Through observation, my students will be able to see that they have engaged in the desired behavior before and can do it Again.

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Los Angeles, CA
Grades 3-5
Students with Disabilities
Traditional School
Technology
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Ms. Andrews Brockton Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Sony DVP FX750 - DVD player • Best Buy $104.99 1 $104.99

Materials cost			$104.99
Vendor shipping charges			$12.00
Sales tax			$9.61
3rd party payment processing fee			$1.57
Fulfillment labor & materials			$35.00
Total project cost			$163.17
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$28.79
Total project goal			$191.96
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$191.96
2 Donors			-$95.97
Donations toward project cost			-$81.58
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$14.39
match offer			-$95.99
Match offer toward project cost			-$81.59
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$14.40
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Do As You See Through Video Modeling

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

My Students

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

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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