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Ms. Castañuela from Aurora, CO is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Technology for Special Education

Help me give my students access curriculum, materials, and accommodations with technology. This iPad will open a world of learning possibilities.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Castañuela's classroom raised $480

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

This iPad will be used to support the educational journey of our special education students. We deeply value our students and are committed to providing them with the tools and resources they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Our students are the heart and soul of our educational community.

Each day, we are inspired by their resilience, creativity, and determination. Despite facing unique challenges, they approach learning with enthusiasm and curiosity. We love the way they support each other, celebrate successes, and embrace diversity. Our students are not defined by their disabilities; they are defined by their incredible spirit and potential.

The introduction of an iPad into our special education program will significantly enhance our students' learning experiences in several ways.

-iPads allow for individualized instruction tailored to each student's unique

learning needs and preferences.

-iPads offer a wide range of accessibility features, empowering students with

disabilities to access and interact with digital content more independently.

-iPads equipped with communication apps and AAC tools serve as powerful

communication devices, enabling students to express their thoughts, needs,

and emotions effectively.

-iPads offer countless opportunities for skill development across various

domains, including literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning.

The integration of iPads into our special education program will empower our students to reach new heights academically, develop essential skills for independence and success, and foster a sense of belonging within our school community. We are committed to providing our students with the resources they need to thrive, and your support in fulfilling this vision would make a profound difference in their lives. Thank you.

Ms. Castañuela Independence Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Aurora, CO View local requests

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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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 10.2-Inch iPad (9th Generation) with Wi-Fi - 64GB - Space Gray • Best Buy Education $330.00 1 $330.00
Stylus Pen for iPad 9th 10th Gen, Apple Pencil 2nd Generation, Fast Charge iPad Pencil for iPad Pro 11/12.9 3/4/5 Gen, iPad Mini 5/6, iPad 6/7/8, iPad Air 3/4/5, Apple Pen for iPad 2018-2023, Black • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
ProCase for iPad 9th Generation 2021/ iPad 8th Generation 2020/ iPad 7th Generation 2019 Case, iPad 10.2 Case iPad Cover 9th Generation -Emerald • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99

Materials cost

$371.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$407.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.92

Total project goal

$479.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $479.48

1 Donor

-$479.48

Donations toward project cost

-$407.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$71.92

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 $0.00

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