Empowering Learning: Enhancing Special Education with iPads
Help me give my students a more personal learning experience to reach their goals!
$1,466 goal
This project expired on July 23, 2025.
This project expired on July 23, 2025.
My Project
As a special education teacher, I am deeply committed to meeting the unique needs of each of my students, and an iPad would significantly enhance the way I can support them. Many of my students struggle with traditional paper-and-pencil assessments, but an iPad offers a way to present tests and assignments in a variety of formats that work better for them, whether through voice recordings, interactive quizzes, or visual aids. I’ve seen firsthand how technology can empower students to engage with content in a way that feels less overwhelming and more rewarding. The iPad also gives me the ability to track progress in real-time, so I can quickly identify where a student is struggling and adjust instruction accordingly. It’s a tool that will allow me to provide personalized support, foster independence, and help my students feel confident in their learning journey. This investment would not just benefit my classroom—it would directly impact the lives of my students, helping them grow in ways that traditional tools alone simply can't.
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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Apple - 11-inch iPad Pro M4 chip Built for Apple Intelligence Wi-Fi 256GB with OLED - Silver
• Best Buy Education
$999.00
1
$999.00
HOU iPad Pro 11 Inch Case with Keyboard M4 2024(ONLY),Magic Keyboard iPad Pro 11 Inch (5th Gen) Keyboard Case for iPad Pro (M4) 11-inch,Multi-Touch Trackpad,7 Colors Backlight,Easy-Set,Black
• Amazon Business
$99.99
1
$99.99
Apple - Pencil (1st Generation) with USB-C to Pencil Adapter - White
• Best Buy Education
$99.00
1
$99.00
Materials cost
$1,197.99
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$17.97
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,245.96
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$219.88
Total project goal
$1,465.84
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