Help me give my students a locking file cabinet to store confidential student data and hanging file folders to organize the student portfolios!
$452 goal
This project expired on August 27, 2025.
This project expired on August 27, 2025.
My Project
As a special education teacher, I am privileged to support and empower a diverse group of students with varying needs. The progress reports, assessments, and individualized education plans (IEPs) for my students must be securely protected. These documents not only help me track my students’ progress but also ensure that I am providing the necessary accommodations and support to help them succeed.
One of the most important aspects of my role is managing and protecting sensitive student information.
To maintain an organized and efficient classroom, I desperately need a locking file cabinet and expandable file folders. These tools will allow me to securely store and organize essential student information, data, and portfolios. In a special education classroom, student privacy is paramount. The nature of the information I manage includes confidential details about students’ learning abilities, behavioral plans, and progress. A locking file cabinet will ensure that this sensitive information is securely stored and protected from unauthorized access. Having a dedicated, lockable space for these records will also help me stay compliant with privacy regulations and reduce the risk of misplacing important documents. On top of security, organization is key to effective teaching. Managing a large number of students means keeping their materials neatly arranged so I can quickly find and reference them when needed. Expandable file folders will allow me to categorize and store a wide range of documents for each student, from IEPs to work samples and assessment data. They will help me easily keep track of each student’s journey, providing a visual record of their progress.
More than half 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
30 students impacted
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Staples Commercial 4 File Drawer Vertical File Cabinet Locking Gray Letter 26.5 D (13445D)
• Staples
$277.96
1
$277.96
Sepamoon 40 Pcs Hanging File Folders Extra Capacity File Folders Letter Size for Filing Cabinet Expandable Reinforced Color Hanging Organizer(Bright Color)
• Amazon Business
$44.99
1
$44.99
Materials cost
$322.95
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$26.32
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.84
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$384.11
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$67.78
Total project goal
$451.89
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