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Ms. Watters from Petersburg, VA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tools for Success: Technology to Support IEPs and Student Learning

Help me give my students headphones to increase their focus, a monitor for creating Individualized Education Plans, and a surge protector to ensure the safety of classroom technology.

  • $455 goal

This project expired on November 22, 2025.

This project expired on November 22, 2025.

My Project

I am seeking donations to enhance the learning experience for my students with special needs by providing essential tools for both classroom management and individualized learning. This project will fund a monitor to help students have access to Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), headphones to support students' focus and personalized learning, and a surge protector to ensure the safety of our classroom technology.

The monitor will allow students to more effectively have organized individualized education plans for each of them, ensuring they receive the specific support they need to thrive.

Headphones will help students concentrate in a busy classroom environment, particularly when engaging in personalized learning activities. A surge protector will ensure that our classroom devices remain safe and functional, protecting both the technology and the students using it.

Your support will provide crucial resources to create an environment where all students can succeed, no matter their individual needs. Thank you for helping me give my students the tools they need to succeed!

Ms. Watters Lakemont 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.

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Petersburg, VA View local requests

Nearly all 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

HBCU Alum Never Before Funded 30 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Barks Classroom Headphones (10 Pack, Mixed Colors) - On-Ear Premium Student Bulk Headphones: Perfect for Kids K-12, Schools & Class Sets (Colorful, Durable, Noise Reducing, Comfortable, Easy-to-Clean) • Amazon Business $70.97 3 $212.91
ViewSonic VA2447-MH - 1080p Monitor with Ultra-Thin Bezel, FreeSync, 100Hz, • CDW-G $98.99 1 $98.99
Power Strip Tower Surge Protector, JACKYLED 16 Outlets 6 USB (2 USB C) Charging Station, Extension Cord with Multiple Outlets, 1050J 1625W/13A Outlet Extender 6.5ft Extension Cord for Home Office • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99

Materials cost

$350.89

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$386.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.14

Total project goal

$454.29

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