Empowering SPED Learning with a Fast, Reliable Laptop!
Help me give my students access to an up-to-date, reliable laptop that will unlock interactive, engaging lessons in Math, ELA, and life skills empowering them to learn with confidence and independence every day.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Mari Castro's classroom raised $1,246
This project is fully funded
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In our Special Education classroom, technology is not just a tool—it’s a lifeline that brings lessons to life, builds confidence, and provides equitable access to learning. We are requesting a fast, up-to-date laptop to serve as a core instructional resource in delivering meaningful, interactive lessons in Math, English Language Arts (ELA), and daily life skills.
Many of our students learn best through visual models, interactive games, video modeling, and digital tools that allow for repetition, immediate feedback, and individualized pacing.
A reliable laptop will allow us to run programs like interactive whiteboards, visual schedules, adaptive software, text-to-speech readers, and engaging math/ELA games that support our students’ unique learning needs.
Having a reliable, updated laptop means we can stream lessons without lag, open multiple applications smoothly, and adapt on the spot to students’ attention spans and needs. It ensures smoother communication between assistive technology apps and instructional software, enhancing accessibility for students with visual, auditory, or cognitive challenges.
In Special Education, every minute and method counts. A quality laptop empowers us to deliver differentiated instruction that meets students where they are, and helps them grow academically, socially, and functionally. This device will be a powerhouse for teaching and learning in our classroom—supporting our students in becoming as independent and successful as possible.
Thank you for believing in inclusive education and supporting tools that make a real difference for our learners.
More than a third 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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