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Mr. Mehling from Louisville, KY is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Powering Progress: An iPad for Learning and Growth

I need a device to complete professional devlopment and work from home in order to make my classroom successful!

  • $1,607 goal

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

My Project

As a dedicated special education teacher, I am always striving to grow professionally and create the most engaging, individualized lessons for my students. An iPad will be a powerful tool to help me do both—anytime, anywhere.

With this device, I’ll be able to participate in ongoing professional development focused on the unique needs of students with disabilities.

From learning new instructional strategies and behavior supports to staying current on assistive technology tools, this professional growth is essential for helping my students thrive.

Additionally, the iPad will allow me to plan and create differentiated lessons, visual supports, interactive materials, and data collection tools tailored to each learner’s needs. Whether I’m at school, home, or on the go, I’ll have the flexibility to design lessons that promote independence, communication, and confidence in the classroom.

Many of my students benefit from highly structured, visually rich, and technology-supported instruction. This iPad will allow me to better meet those needs and enhance the learning experience for every student I serve.

This device won’t just support me—it will directly impact the learning, engagement, and success of my incredible students every single day.

Mr. Mehling Engelhard Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Louisville, KY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 11-inch iPad Pro M4 chip Built for Apple Intelligence Wi-Fi 256GB with OLED - Space Black • Best Buy Education $999.00 1 $999.00
Apple - Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) - Black • Best Buy Education $299.00 1 $299.00
ProCase for iPad 11th Generation 2025 11-inch/10th Generation 2022 10.9-inch Case with Pencil Holder, Hybrid iPad Case 11th/10th Gen with Clear Back, Supports Touch ID, Auto Wake/Sleep -Allblack • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99

Materials cost

$1,315.99

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$19.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,365.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$241.01

Total project goal

$1,606.74

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