Laptops for Learning: Empowering ELL, SEAD, and Special Needs Students
Help me give my students three laptops to support their language development, emotional growth, and individualized learning through accessible, technology-driven instruction.
$962 goal
This project expired on September 7, 2025.
This project expired on September 7, 2025.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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
What I love most about my students is their resilience, determination, and unique perspectives. My class includes English Language Learners, SEAD (Social, Emotional, and Academic Development) students, and students with special needs—all of whom bring rich cultural experiences, creative energy, and an eagerness to grow despite the challenges they face.
These three laptops will make a tremendous difference in their educational journeys.
For my English Language Learners, the laptops will provide access to language learning tools and translation programs that help them better understand content and express themselves with confidence. For my SEAD students, having access to individualized, tech-based interventions will support their emotional well-being and academic progress through engaging, self-paced activities. For my students with special needs, these devices will offer accessible learning platforms, assistive technologies, and personalized instruction that accommodates their learning styles and abilities.
With your support, these laptops will help bridge gaps, spark growth, and give every student the opportunity to succeed in a way that honors their individual learning journey.
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
127 students impacted
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