Help me give my students a little technology to help them in the new year.
$602 goal
This project expired on May 12, 2025.
This project expired on May 12, 2025.
My Project
An iPad can significantly enhance learning for students in the Special Education (SPED) department, offering personalized and engaging resources tailored to meet their individual needs. By providing interactive apps, speech-to-text tools, visual aids, and multisensory learning experiences, an iPad allows for an adaptive and supportive approach that fosters both academic and social-emotional growth. These tools can offer students a platform to express themselves, practice skills, and receive immediate feedback, which is especially important for those who may struggle with traditional methods. My students are unique in their resilience, creativity, and determination to learn despite challenges. Many of them face learning disabilities, sensory processing issues, or developmental delays, yet they come to school with an eagerness to learn and grow. Their diverse needs require a variety of teaching strategies, and the iPad provides a versatile tool that allows me to differentiate instruction, ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed. What I love most about my students is their curiosity and the joy they bring to learning when provided with the right resources and support.
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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