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Mr. Ramos from Los Angeles CA is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Technology for our Special Needs Students! Part 1

Help me give my students an iPad for our classroom of special needs students.

  • $1,077 goal

This project expired on May 23, 2020.

This project expired on May 23, 2020.

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My Students

Now in the midst of my sixth year as a teacher for students with special needs, it is absolutely imperative that my students continue to understand the importance of technology as part of their 21st century skills. My students are resilient 9th and 10th graders in special day classes with mild to moderate learning disabilities. Due to my upbringing from a low income household, my students resonate with me because they too know what it's like to have the odds stacked against you when trying to obtain higher education. Our school is located in a low income community in South Los Angeles; henceforth, why it's also a Title I school with very limited funding. Graduation rates are unfortunately low, but the students remain diligent young scholars. It's an honor to help them take the proper measures to graduate as their final step before entering college! They are resilient, fun, caring, and deserving of everything that we can creatively muster to provide for them.

My Project

An iPad would be an incredible addition to our classroom full of students with special needs. 100% of my students have severe language delays and read below grade-level. An iPad with communication apps will open up a whole new world of interaction for my students. Many times at school, the students become frustrated and shut down because they cannot effectively communicate their needs. An iPad will provide an efficient outlet of communication. It will also provide academic learning activities catered to each individual students’ needs. Each student will be able to work on their academic, fine motor and speech goals. Moreover, it will provide a means for them to continue taking assessments to monitor their progress in their IEPs (Individualized Education Plan). The sky is the limit for my students with the help of technology! Lastly, this will serve as the catalyst for the ultimate goal of someday possessing an entire classroom set of iPads. Thank you for your time!

Mr. Ramos
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 11-Inch iPad Pro (Latest Model) with Wi-Fi - 64GB - Space Gray • Best Buy Education $799.99 1 $799.99

Materials cost

$799.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $73.20

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$915.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$161.50

Total project goal

$1,076.69

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