Let’s Get Organized, Creating a Vibrant and Supportive Space
Please help me give my autistic students an organized, functional classroom for STEM materials.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Vazquez's classroom raised $418
This project is fully funded
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
Creating a Supportive Learning Environment for Students with Autism
In the quest to provide an inclusive and nurturing educational experience, the upcoming Year serves as a poignant moment to reflect on the importance of cultural sensitivity in the classroom, particularly for students with autism.
As an educator committed to fostering a supportive environment for these unique learners, I am embarking on a project to organize our classroom to cater to the needs of students with autism.
The cornerstone of this initiative lies in creating a sensory-friendly learning space. To achieve this, I seek your support in acquiring a sensory-friendly cabinet that will profoundly impact the students' learning experiences.
Our overarching objective for this project is twofold: to enhance the learning experience for students with autism and to cultivate an environment that fosters cultural understanding and acceptance among all students. We hope to instill a sense of pride and belonging in our students with autism, reinforcing their confidence and self-esteem.
What makes our students truly special is the resilience and unique perspectives they bring to the classroom. Each student is a testament to the strength that lies in diversity.
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
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