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Mr. Allberry from Springfield, MA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Illuminating Minds: Empowering Students with Autism to Excel in Reading

Help me give my students the technology and manipulatives that will help to reach their IEP Reading Goals!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Allberry's classroom raised $654

This project is fully funded

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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 Project

Reading is a fundamental skill that opens doors to knowledge, self-expression, and personal growth. However, for students with autism, mastering this skill can present unique challenges. My project, "Illuminating Minds: Empowering Students with Autism to Excel in Reading," seeks to provide these students with the tailored resources and support they need to develop strong reading abilities, boost their confidence, and achieve academic success.

The students "Illuminating Minds" will help are from Springfield, MA, and are a part of a specialized program in Springfield Public Schools called Links.

The students in the program have Autism or learning disabilities. It is a self-contained classroom with the goal of having the students integrate into the general education program. We help promote inclusivity throughout the building and want to give the students all that they need to succeed in the classroom and in life!

Mr. Allberry Brightwood Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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

12 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kensington USB-A Hi-Fi Headphones (K97600WW), Black • Amazon Business $20.79 15 $311.85
Lakeshore Touch & Read Blends & Digraphs Sentence Match • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Scholastic Little Leveled Readers Set A • Staples $33.99 1 $33.99
Scholastic Little Leveled Readers Set B (SC9780545067683) • Staples $32.33 1 $32.33
Lakeshore Touch & Read Blends & Digraphs Match • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Scholastic Little Leveled Readers Set C • Staples $26.16 1 $26.16
Scholastic Little Leveled Readers Set D • Staples $26.16 1 $26.16
Mastering Rhyming Words Dominoes • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Lakeshore CVC Words Hands-On Student Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$517.45

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$555.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.98

Total project goal

$653.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$653.19

3 Donors

-$653.19

Donations toward project cost

-$555.21

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$97.98

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$0.00

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