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Mrs. Utsey from Camden AR is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Professional development

Elevating Educator Excellence

I need to enhance my career growth prospects and improve learning environments.

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

As a teacher committed to evolving and enhancing my educational approach, I am keen on continuously improving my teaching skills to better serve my students. It's vital for teachers to keep up-to-date with the latest studies, teaching techniques, and technological advancements through professional development. I plan to participate in a variety of professional development activities, such as online classes, seminars, digital conventions, and group learning projects.

Partaking in these professional growth endeavors, I foresee advancement in several critical domains.

Firstly, I intend to enrich my knowledge of research-backed instructional tactics and teaching models. By delving into novel teaching methodologies and integrating proven strategies, I will be more adept at catering to the various requirements of my students and fostering an encouraging educational atmosphere. Secondly, I seek to utilize technology to advance my teaching methods. This approach will allow me to discover new educational applications, digital materials, and teaching software. I will also be able to weave technology into my lesson plans, thus elevating the learning experience for my students. Lastly, I aim to adopt a more introspective approach to my professional development. This will enable me to record and ponder upon my teaching practices, assess student outcomes, and establish objectives for further advancement. By engaging in reflective practice, I will continuously polish my teaching techniques to more effectively address my students' needs.

This initiative underscores my dedication to perpetual learning and ongoing enhancement.

Mrs. Utsey
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - MacBook Air 15" Laptop - M2 chip 8GB Memory- 512GB SSD (Latest Model) Space Gray • Best Buy Education $1,499.00 1 $1,499.00

Materials cost

$1,499.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $123.67

3rd party payment processing fee

$22.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,675.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$295.61

Total project goal

$1,970.76

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