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Mrs. Florence from Tampa FL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Walkie Talkies: Fast, Effective Communication for Supervising Special Students

Help me give my students improved supervision with new sets of walkie-talkies to replace our current older, worn sets.

  • 1 donor
  • $483 still needed

expires Aug 12

  • 1 donor
  • $483 still needed
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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Our commitment to providing exceptional education to middle school students with intellectual disabilities and/or autism is unwavering, but we need your support to continue making a difference in the lives of these extraordinary students. This coming year, our program will include five core teachers, eleven dedicated paraprofessionals, and numerous other educators who passionately support our students. However, despite our best efforts, we face a critical challenge: communication. In moments when additional support is urgently needed, we cannot afford delays. This is where walkie-talkies become invaluable.

Walkie-talkies serve as our lifeline, especially during challenging situations.

They enable us to swiftly communicate, coordinate, and provide immediate assistance to students when needed. However, our current supply is older, creating static when talking, having a reduced range, and having reduced battery life.

The impact of each staff member having their own, new walkie-talkie would positively impact our communication, enhancing safety, coordination, and efficiency within our classrooms and beyond. Having immediate spares will allow us to seamlessly continue our efforts without delays if one becomes inoperable.

Your contribution will not only provide walkie-talkies; it will empower our educators and paraprofessionals to continue delivering exceptional care and education to students with special needs.

Thank you for your consideration in supporting our project at DMS.

Mrs. Florence
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Retevis RT68 Bulk Walkie Talkies 10 Pack, Portable Two Way Radio Long Range, Compact, Rugged, 2 Way Radios Rechargeable with USB Charging Base and Adapter, for Business School Retail Church • Amazon Business $127.99 3 $383.97

Materials cost

$383.97

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$419.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.07

Total project goal

$493.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$493.80

1 Donor

-$10.00

Donations toward project cost

-$10.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.76

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$482.04

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