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Ms. Martinez from Bronx, NY is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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iPads for IEP Students and English Language Learners

My students need iPads to support their learning goals so they can use many iPad applications that are designed for ELL learners and/or students with special needs.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Martinez's classroom raised $3,322

This project is fully funded

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My Students

I am passionate about teaching the Social Studies curriculum to all my classes. However, my ultimate goal is to engage my students and awaken their curiosity and analytical minds through the content information so that my students can apply what they learn to real life and contemporary issues.

Although my school is located in a low socio-economic urban community, our school is a warm and inviting place or students to be.

My students are such wonderful students. They are so eager to learn. They adhere to classroom rules and generally stay on task. However, as everyone knows, students today are under enormous pressure. The expectations set for students today is very high. Every year, students in my school are expected to reach the NYS goals for their grade regardless of the challenges that they face due to their circumstances. Many of my students have economic challenges and lack parental support. As a teacher, it is frustrating to know that many of your students are at a disadvantage, but must still meet their state standards and expectations. The reality is that not all students have a computer at home. I also have students with IEPs and English Language Learners. These students are very receptive to learning content information through technology.

My Project

In every class I teach, there are some children with special learning needs. For instance, our school's English Language Learners population is increasing every year. These students struggle with understanding the English language and often they do not understand what I am saying. I believe that these children would benefit more from working on an iPad on academic programs that meet them at their academic level. There are many English Language Learner iPad applications like Imagine Leaning, Interactive Grammar of English, My WordBook 2, Sounds The Pronunciation App, Google Translate and Newsy. In addition to a growing ELL population in my school, I also teach special education classes and inclusion classes. In these classes, students have Individual Education Plans. Some of these students have behavioral or academic challenges. However, I have noticed that ELLs and students with IEPs love technology and often beg me for computer time.

Having these iPads would help those ELLs and students with IEPs that are well below grade level, have behavioral problem and/or have recently entered the U.S.

to not be left behind. While I teach the planned lesson, these students would be able to get academic support by using translator, social studies and/or basic grammar applications to further their academic knowledge in a less intimidating and enjoyable manner. I would also be able to easily carry the iPads as I visit the classrooms.

Ms. Martinez PS 138 Samuel Randall Grades 3-5

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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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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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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple� - iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi 64GB - Silver • Best Buy Education $499.99 4 $1,999.96
COMMERCIAL 2YR W/ADH TABLET GSP • Best Buy Education $129.99 4 $519.96
Apple Smart Cover - protective cover for tablet • Best Buy Education $57.99 4 $231.96

Materials cost

$2,751.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$41.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,823.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$498.20

Total project goal

$3,321.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $3,321.36

1 Donor

-$3,321.36

Donations toward project cost

-$2,823.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$498.20

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