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Ms. Murphy from Waterville ME is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

iPads So I Can Communicate!

Help me give my students two iPads and protective cases to support communication and learning

  • $913 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

We have a classroom of unique learners that are working on academic, social, and life skills. School days are full of fun times and many learning opportunities, and we all really enjoy our time together.

We have a true school family, where we support one another.

All of our students are working to make growth in their own learning journey, and some of our friends need extra assistance from adults to help them to be successful in the school setting. We have lots of joy and laughter as we navigate the school year together.

My Project

In our classroom we have lots of hands-on learning opportunities for students. We have students that use Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) on boards to assist them with communication. These iPads will be used to help transition some children to using assistive technology so they can have a 'voice' to express themselves to anyone, not just to those who are familiar with their communication style.

The iPads are such a wonderful tool to help kids practice skills, and as a tool to provide games for peers to practice social skills.

They are a highly motivating tool to help children when the work that they have to do is difficult but meaningful.

Ms. Murphy
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - iPad (Latest Model) with Wi-Fi - 32GB - Space Gray • Best Buy Education $329.99 2 $659.98
New iPad 2017/2018 9.7 inch Case/iPad Air Case, TopEsct Shockproof Silicone Handle Stand Case Cover&(Tempered Glass Screen Protector) for Apple New iPad 9.7inch(2017/2018 Version) and iPad Air(Green) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
New iPad 2017/2018 9.7 inch Case/iPad Air Case, TopEsct Shockproof Silicone Handle Stand Case Cover&(Tempered Glass Screen Protector) for Apple New iPad 9.7inch(2017/2018 Version) and iPad Air(Blue) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$699.96

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$35.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$775.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$136.85

Total project goal

$912.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$912.31

3 Donors

-$503.73

Donations toward project cost

-$428.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.56

match offer

-$408.58

Match offer toward project cost

-$347.29

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.29

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$0.00

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Project Activity

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