As a special education teacher in a low-income/high-poverty school district, my students are faced with challenges both in and out of the classroom daily.
Despite these challenges, I am looking to provide my students with positive & meaningful learning experiences.
My students are my world!
Many of my students are raised in single-parent households and receive a free lunch based on their socioeconomic status. These things may prevent them from getting ahead early in life and may not provide them with the life experiences many of us see as "typical". From the minute they walk in the door of my classroom, I focus on their potential and growth while they are with me. I focus on their strengths, not their disabilities! I may not be able to control their home lives, however, I can certainly control their experience during the school day. I am fortunate enough to be able to spend time with my students every day! By doing this in a creative and positive way, I am hoping to inspire even our earliest learners to continue a path of academic success.
Although I have been teaching for 14 years, I was recently transferred to my current teaching assignment (1 month ago!). The classroom lacks basic resources and needs to be re-invented into a space where students can thrive! My students should take pride in their classroom and feel as though it is their “home away from home.”
In receiving classroom organizational resources and tools, my students with special needs would be able to properly take accountability for their materials and arrange them to meet their unique learning needs. With the use of these incredible organizational materials, subjects could be brought to life!
Nearly all 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
Americanflat Kids Artwork Picture Frame in Black- Displays 8.5x11 With Mat and 10x12.5 Without Mat - Composite Wood with Shatter Resistant Glass - Horizontal and Vertical Formats
• Amazon Business
$21.13
15
$316.95
Fellowes 25041 Literature Organizer - 24 Compartment, Letter, Dove Gray
• Amazon Business
$78.89
1
$78.89
Furinno Pasir 3-Tier Open Shelf Bookcase, Plain White
• Amazon Business
$33.66
2
$67.32
12 Pack Magnetic File Holder, Magnetic Label Holders Letter Size Hanging Paper File Organizer Refrigerator Hanging Wall Storage for Office School Magazine Mail Organizer Case Notebooks Planners
• Amazon Business
$49.99
1
$49.99
MIXDING Let's Read Reading is Always a Good Idea Throw Pillow Cover Pillowcase 18x18 Inch (Set of 2) Decor, Books Inspirational Farmhouse Sofa Bed Bedroom Home Decoration
• Amazon Business
$18.95
1
$18.95
Teacher Created Resources Everyone is Welcome Project Paper (TCR5638)
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Bostitch Personal Electric Pencil Sharpener, Powerful Stall-Free Motor, High Capacity Shavings Tray, Black
• Amazon Business
$16.41
1
$16.41
Progress Over Perfection-Classroom Decor-Classroom Poster-Playroom Decor-Child Art-Teacher Gift-Canvas Hanging Pennant Flag Banner Wall Sign Decor Gift-Birthday Christmas Gift
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead - Box of 150, Bulk Box
• Amazon Business
$10.70
1
$10.70
Teacher Created Resources Everyone is Welcome Circles Mini Stickers Valu-Pak, Pack of 1144
• Amazon Business
$8.05
1
$8.05
Materials cost
$599.24
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.99
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$638.23
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$112.63
Total project goal
$750.86
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$750.86
2 Donors
-$371.02
Donations toward project cost
-$322.87
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$48.15
match offer
-$371.01
Match offer toward project cost
-$315.36
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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