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Mrs. Douty from Connellsville PA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Job Training In My Life Skills Classroom!

Help me give my students vocational skills to enter the workforce when they graduate.

  • $472 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

Our classroom is located in the heart of F. County. My classroom is a lively life skills classroom servicing 11 students with special needs. My students come from a variety of backgrounds, but one thing they all have in common; they all come to school to learn and have fun!

My students are transition age and need to experience many different types of jobs they may choose to pursue in the future.

They have disabilities such as Down Syndrome, autism, Cerebral Palsy and intellectual disabilities. Many of them are in wheel chairs and/or are non-verbal. This doesn't stop them though. They are planning to get jobs when they graduate and they need your help!

My Project

My life skills students need pre-vocational skills before they enter the workforce. Activities such as sorting, matching, assembling, and order filling are important for them to experience so they are prepared for the task.

By donating to our project, you will not only help to improve and increase student vocational skills, you will ultimately help them attain their transition goals.

There are many pre-vocational supply companies where the activities come assembled, but are expensive. I'm willing to do the work, I just need supplies to make this project a reality for my students now and in the years to come.

Mrs. Douty
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
975 Supply - 5 Mil Clear Menu Size Thermal Laminating Pouches - 12" X 18" - 100 Pouches • Amazon Business $34.99 3 $104.97
FOREV Kitchen Timer 4 Pack Small Digital Electronic Loud Alarm, Magnetic Backing, ON/OFF Switch, Minute Second Countdown, White, Blue and Orange (3 White & 1 Green) • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
Nuova Premium Thermal Laminating Pouches 9 x 11.5 Inches, Letter Size, 3 mil, 200-Pack (LP200H) • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
FASTPRO 18-Pack, 9-LED Mini Flashlight Set, 54-Pieces AAA Batteries are Included and Pre-Installed, Perfect For Class Teaching, Camping, Wedding Favor • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Creative Options Pocket Size 7-Compartment Utility Organizer • Amazon Business $7.85 3 $23.55
zhenyu 6pcs Early Learning Basic Life Skills Learn to Dress Boards - Zip, Snap, Button, Buckle, Lace & Tie • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
16 Feet Length 0.75 Inch Width Hook and Loop with Strong Self Adhesive Tape Strip Fastener (White) • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
50ml Clear Flat Plastic Test Tubes with Screw Caps, Pack of 30 by DEPEPE • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Saucony Women's Performance Heel Tab Athletic Socks (8 & 16 Packs), White Assorted), Shoe Size: 5-10 • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Saucony Women's Performance Heel Tab Athletic Socks (8 & 16 Packs), Grey Assorted), Shoe Size: 5-10 • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Jumbo Nuts and Bolts Set with Toy Storage and Book | Montessori Toddler Rainbow Matching Game Activities | Fine Motor Skills Autism Educational Toys for Baby, 1, 2, 3 Year Old Boy and Girl | 40pcs … • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Acerich 600 Pcs Assorted Colors Pipe Cleaners DIY Art Craft Decorations Chenille Stems (6 mm x 12 Inch) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Accent Opaque Thick Cardstock Paper, White Paper, 65lb Cover, 176 gsm, 8.5 x 11, 97 Bright, 1 Ream / 250 Sheets – Smooth, Heavy Card Stock (188560R) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Acerich 2000 Pcs 1cm Assorted Pompoms Multicolor Arts and Crafts Fuzzy Pom Poms Balls for DIY Creative Crafts Decorations • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Carykon 100 Pcs 1.4" Mini Colorful Natural Wooden Photo Paper Holder Peg Pin Clothespin Craft Clips, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $7.79 1 $7.79
Creativity Street Chenille Stems/Pipe Cleaners 12 Inch x 4mm 100-Piece, Yellow • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$365.14

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$400.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.70

Total project goal

$471.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$471.32

9 Donors

-$324.00

Donations toward project cost

-$275.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.60

Matching donations from our partners

-$147.32

Match offers toward project cost

-$125.22

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.10

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$0.00

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