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Mrs. Witherspoon from Charlotte NC is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Voices: Supporting Students With Selective Mutism

I need resources on how to support students with selective mutism.

  • 1 donor
  • $305 goal

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My Project

Our school community is dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every student can thrive. I am seeking resources to support students with selective mutism, a complex anxiety disorder that affects their ability to speak in certain social situations. With your generous support, I aim to provide targeted interventions and materials to empower these students and promote their social-emotional well-being.

The resources requested include books and educational materials specifically designed to help educators and support staff understand and address the unique needs of students with selective mutism.

These resources will offer practical strategies, visual aids, and activities to create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages these students to communicate and engage comfortably.

By providing these resources, I aim to foster a supportive and understanding school community that embraces the diverse needs of all students, including those with selective mutism. Your support will make a meaningful difference in the lives of these students, empowering them to find their voices and participate fully in their educational journey.

Thank you for considering my project and for your commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.

Mrs. Witherspoon
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Selective Mutism Resource Manual: 2nd Edition (A Speechmark Practical Sourcebook) • Amazon Business $63.96 1 $63.96
Selective Mutism: An Assessment and Intervention Guide for Therapists, Educators, and Parents: Revised and Updated Edition • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Helping Your Child with Selective Mutism: Practical Steps to Overcome a Fear of Speaking • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Being Brave With Selective Mutism: A Step-by-step Guide for Children and Their Caregivers • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Raising Voices: A workbook for parents, teachers, and kids with Selective Mutism • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Why doesn't Alice talk at school?: A storybook to read to friends and the class about Selective Mutism • Amazon Business $15.85 1 $15.85
Understanding Selective Mutism: A Beginner's Guide • Amazon Business $14.00 1 $14.00
The Loudest Roar: A book aboout selective mutism • Amazon Business $11.53 1 $11.53
C.J. Doesn't Talk • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Maya's Voice • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95

Materials cost

$209.16

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $16.31

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$258.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.64

Total project goal

$304.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $304.25

1 Donor

-$304.25

Donations toward project cost

-$258.61

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.64

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