I need a class for my ELL certification to better help my students.
$1,907 goal
This project expired on October 3, 2025.
This project expired on October 3, 2025.
My Project
I am seeking your generous help to take my first class towards being a certified English Language Learner Teacher. This fall I am stepping out of the classroom to join our ELL team. Our students are 85% English learners.
I want to learn new skills to help EL students to communicate in conversations, writing assignments, and help improve their phonetic skills.
Our children and families not only face economic challenges, they are also battle the challenge to learn a whole new language. I will be working with small groups daily to help meet them at their level and assist students to work on phonics, writing skills, and conversational skills.
I am asking for your financial support to take this required class. I want to be a knowledgeable educator for ELL children. Thank you so much for taking interest in me and my scholars. Your help will help ease my financial obligations.
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
30 students impacted
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