{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"PS 373K Brooklyn Transition Center","outOfStateSupporters":31.8,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":9846457,"projectId":10052067,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Wrapped in Warmth, Breathing in Hope.\" Because of your immense kindness and generosity, our 20 students at PS 373K Brooklyn Transition Center now have the essential warmth, health protection, and physical comfort they need to arrive at school ready to learn and thrive every day.\r\n\r\nWhen the packages arrived, our classroom was filled with pure relief, joy, and comfort! My students, many of whom live in shelters and arrive facing cold mornings without adequate winter gear, were so eager to try on the warm puffer coats, cozy beanies, touchscreen gloves, and thermal socks. For nonverbal learners who cannot always tell us when they are shivering or uncomfortable, feeling soft, protective clothing and entering a clean, warm space gave them an immediate sense of dignity, safety, and joy.\r\n\r\nWe have already integrated these vital resources directly into our daily classroom life. Our new Air Purifier and Humidifier Combo runs continuously, creating a fresh, healthy, and breathing-friendly environment that keeps seasonal illnesses from spreading and protects our daily instructional routines. Before outdoor travel or dismissals, students wear their warm coats, fleece-lined parkas, and matching knit beanies and gloves. Having these basic needs met allows our students to sit at their desks regulated, with steady hands, completely focused on their learning rather than physical discomfort.\r\n\r\nA deeply touching moment happened earlier this week during our morning routine. One of my nonverbal students, who often arrived shivering and dysregulated from the morning walk, put on their new warm winter coat and cozy beanie. As they walked into our classroom, breathing in the clean air from our new purifier, a huge wave of relaxation washed over them. For the first time in weeks, instead of needing extra time to warm up and settle, they walked straight to their desk, sat down with steady hands, and immediately engaged in their morning visual tasks with a proud smile. Seeing them feel completely safe, warm, and ready to learn was an unforgettable moment for our entire team.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is to leverage this healthy, regulated environment to deepen our academic engagement and functional routines. With steady attendance and clean air keeping everyone healthy, our students will continue building their communication, fine-motor skills, and independence during our daily project blocks without disruption.\r\n\r\nYour support went far beyond providing physical items—it gave my students dignity, protection, and the true security of knowing that a compassionate community cares for their well-being. Thank you for safeguarding our students' health and helping them step into the classroom with pride!\r\n\r\nIf you would like to continue supporting our students' learning journey, please consider taking a look at our current active project on DonorsChoose, \"Where Wonder Takes Root: A Multi-Sensory STEM Hub for Thinkers.\" Your continued generosity ensures our room remains a thriving space where every child can explore and succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1769538096721,"projectUrl":"project/wrapped-in-warmth-breathing-in-hope/10052067/","projectTitle":"Wrapped in Warmth, Breathing in Hope","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tamila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9846457_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y184&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732333636770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9846457"},{"teacherId":9846457,"projectId":9986283,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"The Laptop That Turns Observation into Understanding.\" Because of your incredible generosity, our 20 students at PS 373K Brooklyn Transition Center now have a dedicated, flexible learning tool designed to remove barriers to assessment and instruction.\r\n\r\nWhen the technology arrived, my students were curious and eager to see our new setup! For learners with significant disabilities and nonverbal communication profiles, traditional desktop setups at a teacher's desk can often feel intimidating, rigid, and dysregulating. Seeing a portable, high-performance tool along with comfortable Beats Studio Buds + noise-cancelling earbuds brought an immediate sense of calm, excitement, and focus to our room.\r\n\r\nWe have already integrated this dedicated laptop directly into our daily one-on-one instruction and assessment routines. By bringing the laptop directly to students in their own comfortable seating spaces, we allow them to remain regulated and focused in a familiar setting. Paired with noise-cancelling earbuds to minimize environmental distractions, students are now able to access research-based visual tools, specialized assessment platforms, and interactive observation activities that were previously restricted on locked school computers.\r\n\r\nA truly transformative moment happened during a recent one-on-one progress check. One of my nonverbal students had previously struggled to demonstrate their understanding on standard classroom assessments, often getting overwhelmed by the environment and computer peripherals. Sitting comfortably in their preferred learning space with noise-cancelling earbuds, they used the new laptop to navigate through a visual science assessment independently. For the first time, without the anxiety of a traditional testing desk, they completed the full assessment with deep focus and accurately showed mastery of the concepts. Seeing the calm confidence on their face when they completed the task was a powerful reminder of how much our students can achieve when given the right environment.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is to expand our use of observation-based learning software and individualized visual assessment tools. We will be using the laptop to run tailored, interactive STEM simulations and record detailed progress data, ensuring every student's true knowledge and growth are accurately recognized and supported throughout the school year.\r\n\r\nYour investment did far more than provide technology—it provided dignity, equity, and a true avenue for my students to show the world what they know. Thank you for believing in our scholars and supporting our classroom vision!\r\n\r\nIf you would like to continue helping our students explore and grow, please consider checking out our active DonorsChoose project, \"Where Wonder Takes Root: A Multi-Sensory STEM Hub for Thinkers.\" Your ongoing support empowers our learners to keep building, discovering, and succeeding every day.","fullyFundedDate":1776438348812,"projectUrl":"project/the-laptop-that-turns-observation-into-u/9986283/","projectTitle":"The Laptop That Turns Observation into Understanding","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tamila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9846457_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y184&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732333636770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9846457"},{"teacherId":9846457,"projectId":9877860,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Building Our Galaxy: Nonverbal Teens Become Scientists.\" Because of your generous hearts, my group of nonverbal autistic teenagers at PS 373K Brooklyn Transition Center now have access to age-appropriate, high-level STEM tools that honor their capabilities and give them the dignity they truly deserve.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, the excitement in our classroom was palpable! Opening up the large LEGO Milky Way Galaxy Art Set, the compound microscope, and the science kits brought immediate wonder to my students' eyes. For teenagers who have too often been given basic, lower-level materials, receiving complex, real-world science tools gave them an instant sense of pride and curiosity.\r\n\r\nWe have already put these incredible resources to work. During our astronomy and space unit, students have been working collaboratively on the LEGO Milky Way Galaxy Wall Art Set, carefully placing pieces, following visual assembly steps, and practicing patience and fine-motor planning. In our biology rotation, we use the BEBANG Compound Microscope along with the 48 prepared slides and Science Viewers to examine real plant cells, insect wings, and natural structures up close. We also use the Giggleway Electric Motor Robotics Kits to explore energy, motion, and circuits in a hands-on, tactile way.\r\n\r\nA deeply moving moment occurred this past week during our science lab. One of my 16-year-old nonverbal students, who often struggles with sustained attention, sat at the microscope with a slide of a plant cell. As they adjusted the focus knob and saw the microscopic structure appear clearly for the first time, their eyes opened wide with pure wonder. They immediately tapped their classmate's shoulder, motioned for them to look through the lens, and clapped with excitement. In that moment, without needing a single spoken word, they were a scientist sharing a discovery with a peer.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is to finalize our Milky Way Galaxy LEGO Wall Art piece by piece and mount it proudly on our classroom wall as a lasting symbol of what our students can accomplish. We will also be using our Electric Motor Robotics Kits to construct moving balance cars and doodling robots, testing how different gear connections change motion.\r\n\r\nYour support went far beyond purchasing supplies—it provided equity, belief, and the dignity of age-appropriate learning for students who are ready to show the world how much they can achieve. Thank you for believing in our young scientists!\r\n\r\nIf you would like to continue supporting our classroom's journey, please consider taking a look at our current active project on DonorsChoose, \"Where Wonder Takes Root: A Multi-Sensory STEM Hub for Thinkers.\" Your generosity helps us keep building a learning environment where every student thrives.","fullyFundedDate":1763902621880,"projectUrl":"project/building-our-galaxy-nonverbal-teens-be/9877860/","projectTitle":"“Building Our Galaxy: Nonverbal Teens Become Scientists”","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tamila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9846457_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y184&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732333636770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9846457"},{"teacherId":9846457,"projectId":9868289,"letterContent":"hank you so much for supporting our project, \"From Sounds to Stories: Helping Our Students Find Their Voice.\" Because of your generous support, our 20 students at PS 373K Brooklyn Transition Center now have hands-on speech, language, and literacy tools that allow them to practice sounds, build sentences, and confidently share their voices.\r\n\r\nWhen the packages first arrived, my students were full of curiosity and excitement! Their faces lit up as we opened the box and discovered the Lakeshore Storytelling Kits, colorful sentence-building games, and speech tools. For students who communicate in unique ways—through pictures, gestures, devices, or emerging speech—having access to dynamic, multi-sensory tools right in front of them brought an immediate feeling of joy and enthusiasm to our room.\r\n\r\nWe have already integrated these wonderful resources into our daily routines. Using the hand2mind Mirror My Sounds Phoneme Set and Whisper Phones, students practice letter sounds and mouth movements while getting clear, immediate auditory feedback. During literacy centers, we use the Key Education Sentence Building Game and Picture My Picture Verb Flash Cards to help students construct full sentences and expand their vocabulary. We also rely on the Learning Resources Feelings & Emotions Puzzle Cards every day during social-emotional time to help students identify, name, and express their feelings.\r\n\r\nA truly magical moment occurred recently during our storytelling circle. One of our emerging speakers used the Lakeshore Storytelling Kit objects alongside the Verb Flash Cards to re-tell a short story. Using the physical props, they put together three complete sentence cards on the board, looked into the mirror to practice the initial sound, and spoke the sentence out loud to the group for the very first time. The entire class clapped, and the student's face shone with pure pride and self-confidence. It was a priceless victory for our whole classroom community.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is to connect our speech and sentence practice with creative storytelling and self-advocacy. Students will use the Literacy-Based Speech and Language Therapy Activities to create their own short visual storybooks, using their custom sentence strips and emotion cards to present their work to their classmates.\r\n\r\nYour contribution did so much more than provide supplies—it gave my students the dignity of being heard and the confidence to express themselves. Because of donors like you, our classroom is a place where every voice is celebrated. We hope you will continue to follow and support our ongoing learning journey!\r\n\r\nIf you would like to help our scholars continue to grow, please consider checking out our newest active classroom project on DonorsChoose, \"Where Wonder Takes Root: A Multi-Sensory STEM Hub for Thinkers.\" Your continued support helps ensure our students always have the tools they need to explore, discover, and thrive.","fullyFundedDate":1764701748539,"projectUrl":"project/from-sounds-to-stories-helping-our-stud/9868289/","projectTitle":"From Sounds to Stories: Helping Our Students Find Their Voice","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tamila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9846457_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y184&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732333636770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9846457"},{"teacherId":9846457,"projectId":9867380,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Brick by Brick, Word by Word — We Build Futures.\" Because of your immense generosity, our 20 high school students at PS 373K Brooklyn Transition Center now have a creative, communication-rich environment where they can build literacy, express themselves through art, and grow toward daily independence.\r\n\r\nWhen the delivery boxes arrived, my students were overcome with joy and excitement! Unpacking the colorful art materials, building sets, and new tools together made our entire classroom come alive. For students who thrive on visual, tactile, and hands-on learning, seeing these brand-new supplies waiting for them was an incredibly empowering experience.\r\n\r\nWe have already put these fantastic resources to use in our daily instruction. Using the Epson Desktop Document Scanner alongside the Teachers Pay Teachers gift card and Bostitch Electric Stapler, my team and I can quickly create, digitize, and print customized, multi-sensory learning workbooks, visual schedules, and individualized communication boards for every student. During our centers, students use the All-In-One Magnetic Phonics Kit, Map of the U.S.A. Floor Puzzle, and PicassoTiles Building Sticks to build phonics awareness, spatial reasoning, and collaborative social skills. During creative art blocks, the Shuttle Art Watercolor Sets and Giant Stencils allow our visual learners to express their thoughts and feelings in vibrant new ways.\r\n\r\nA truly memorable moment took place during our literacy and art rotation this week. One of our emerging readers, who usually finds reading tasks intimidating, sat down with the Giant Stencils, capital letter stencils, and watercolor paints. They carefully stenciled out their name and key vocabulary words, painting each letter with intense focus and joy. Afterwards, they used the PicassoTiles and LEGO baseplates to construct a matching structure representing the words they had just created. Seeing their huge proud smile as they showed off their finished, hand-painted creation to the whole class was an unforgettable experience.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is to combine writing, hands-on engineering, and storytelling. Students will use the LEGO baseplates and PicassoTiles to design physical scenes from stories we read together, using their customized, printed workbooks and magnetic letter sets to write captions, spell out short sentences, and present their work to their peers.\r\n\r\nYour support went far beyond providing classroom supplies—it gave my students a voice, dignity, and the confidence to express themselves in their own unique ways. Thank you for believing in our classroom and building a brighter future with us, brick by brick!","fullyFundedDate":1762197455673,"projectUrl":"project/brick-by-brick-word-by-word-we-build/9867380/","projectTitle":"Brick by Brick, Word by Word — We Build Futures","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tamila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9846457_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y184&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732333636770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9846457"},{"teacherId":9846457,"projectId":9818282,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Learning Through Touch: Giving Nonverbal-Students a Voice With Hands-On Tools.\" Because of your kindness, our 20 incredible students at PS 373K Brooklyn Transition Center now have touch-based literacy, sensory, and fine-motor tools that give them a real voice in their learning.\r\n\r\nWhen the packages arrived, my students were beaming with excitement! Their eyes opened wide as we unpacked every item together. For students who communicate through sight and touch rather than traditional speech or reading, seeing and feeling these bright, tactile tools right in front of them created an immediate moment of joy and curiosity.\r\n\r\nWe have already put these wonderful resources to daily work in our classroom. We use the Jumbo Uppercase and Lowercase Magnetic Letters, Tactile Alphabet Match-Ups, and Word Building Puzzles during our morning literacy centers to help students connect letter shapes and sounds through direct touch. Using the new laminating sheets, Velcro dots, and heavy-duty hole punches, my team and I have created personalized, durable communication boards and visual schedule cards tailored to each student's needs. At the same time, students are practicing essential life skills using the Montessori Screwdriver Board Set and Busy Board, strengthening their hands for everyday tasks like buttoning, zipping, and grasping.\r\n\r\nA truly special moment happened recently during our independent literacy block. One of my nonverbal students, who often finds traditional paper worksheets overwhelming, sat down with the Tactile Alphabet Match-Ups and the Jumbo Magnetic Letters. Using the textured surfaces to feel the outlines of the letters, they independently matched five complete letter sets to their corresponding visual cards for the very first time. They then used the magnetic letters on our board to spell out a simple word, turning around to smile at the entire class with complete pride and confidence. It was an unforgettable breakthrough moment for our whole team.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is to combine literacy, fine-motor practice, and collaborative play. Students will use the LEGO sets (like the Creative Vehicles and Lotus Flowers) alongside the Geometry Light-Up Activity Center and Number Matching Games to follow visual, step-by-step assembly guides. They will use their custom Velcro communication boards to request specific bricks, identify numbers, and describe shapes to their peers as they build together.\r\n\r\nYour support did far more than provide classroom supplies—it opened new doors for expression, dignity, and independence for nonverbal learners who deserve every opportunity to succeed. Thank you for believing in our students!","fullyFundedDate":1761520045167,"projectUrl":"project/learning-through-touch-giving-nonverbal/9818282/","projectTitle":"Learning Through Touch: Giving Nonverbal-Students a Voice With Hands-On Tools","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tamila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9846457_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y184&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732333636770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9846457"},{"teacherId":9846457,"projectId":9694631,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Clean, Cared For, and Classroom Ready.\" Because of your generous hearts, my six high school students at PS 373K Brooklyn Transition Center now have a clean, safe, and nourishing environment where they can feel truly cared for every single day.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes arrived, my students were full of curiosity and excitement! While most of my students are nonverbal, their smiles and glowing expressions said everything. They loved helping unpack the healthy snacks, colorful Play-Doh, and new sensory tools. You could instantly feel a warm, peaceful energy fill our entire room as we set up our refreshed space.\r\n\r\nWe have already integrated these wonderful supplies into our daily classroom routine. Every morning, we start our day in a fresh, clean environment thanks to the Swiffer mops and Lysol wipes, creating a calming space with the gentle lavender Air Wick scent. During our social-emotional and literacy time, we use tools like the Calm Ball, Squishy Sensory Discs, and the \"Making Good Choices\" match-ups to help students manage stress, communicate their feelings, and focus on learning. Having nutritious snacks—like healthy office bars, fruit gummies, and fruit juice—gives my students the vital physical energy they need to stay focused and calm throughout the school day.\r\n\r\nA very special moment happened just this week during our quiet self-regulation time. One of my nonverbal students was feeling overwhelmed and anxious. Instead of becoming frustrated, they reached for the new Calm Ball and compressed washcloths, taking a few minutes to soothe themselves independently. After enjoying a healthy snack, they were able to rejoin the group with complete confidence and a big smile. Seeing them feel comfortable, respected, and in control of their emotions was a beautiful moment for our team.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is to continue building personal independence, healthy daily habits, and social-emotional skills. We will be using the Positional Words Resource Box and Making Good Choices match-ups to create interactive visual routines where students practice self-care, classroom organization, and daily decision-making.\r\n\r\nYour support went far beyond providing basic supplies—it gave my students dignity, comfort, and the security of knowing that people outside our school believe in them. Thank you for making our classroom a place of true safety, growth, and joy!","fullyFundedDate":1757643141246,"projectUrl":"project/clean-cared-for-and-classroom-ready/9694631/","projectTitle":"Clean, Cared For, and Classroom Ready","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tamila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9846457_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y184&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732333636770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9846457"},{"teacherId":9846457,"projectId":9988878,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our project, \"Unlocking STEM Futures Together.\" Because of your kindness, our 60 students at PS 373K Brooklyn Transition Center now have high-quality, hands-on learning tools in our classroom.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes first arrived, my students were extremely excited! Their eyes lit up as we opened every single package together. For many of our students with special needs, learning becomes clear and meaningful when they can physically touch and explore objects. Seeing the dynamic materials right in front of them gave them immediate joy and curiosity.\r\n\r\nWe have already put these wonderful resources to great use. Recently, we used the Take-Apart Human Body Model alongside our magnetic tiles and building bricks for an integrated science and engineering lesson. Students worked in small groups to examine different body parts and then built protective structural \"homes\" and supportive frames using the magnetic tiles and bricks to learn about how our skeletons support our bodies. One of nonverbal students, who often struggles to stay engaged with printed worksheets, spent forty-five minutes straight carefully taking apart the body model, examining each piece, and using magnetic tiles to build a complete matching base for it. Seeing the focus, pride, and total confidence on their face was an unforgettable moment for our entire classroom.\r\n\r\nWe are also using the Jenga sets to practice physics concepts like gravity, balance, and cause-and-effect, while building key social skills like patience and turn-taking. The calculators give our learners daily independence to practice functional math skills with real-world pride.\r\n\r\nLooking ahead, our next step is to build complex engineering structures. Students will combine the Unirolic building bricks and magnetic sticks to design bridges and towers, and then test how much weight they can hold. We will use our new calculators to measure, record, and compare the height and strength of each design.\r\n\r\nYour generosity did far more than buy supplies—it gave our students dignity, accessibility, and the confidence to see themselves as true scientists and engineers. Thank you for believing in our classroom and making a real difference in our daily learning.\r\n\r\nWith sincere gratitude,","fullyFundedDate":1777211956275,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-stem-futures-together/9988878/","projectTitle":"Unlocking STEM Futures Together","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tamila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9846457_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y184&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732333636770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9846457"},{"teacherId":10260391,"projectId":9713122,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom and helping us create a more structured, engaging learning environment for my students. With these new resources, our structured teaching approach has truly come to life. Students use the dry-erase pockets during daily lessons to complete interactive tasks and visually track their progress. Students who typically struggle with transitions are now able to check their visual schedules with ease, understand what task is coming next, and move through activities with greater confidence and less support. \r\n\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, students were immediately excited especially about the balance ball seating and colorful, that excitement quickly turned into increased focus and participation as they adjusted to the clear routines and supports. As we move forward, we are continuing to build independence by expanding structured work systems and incorporating more technology using the charging station and iPad holder. Students are beginning to take greater ownership of their learning by following visual schedules, accessing materials on their own, and completing tasks with confidence. \r\n\r\nYour generosity has made a meaningful difference in how my students learn and grow each day, and we are so grateful for your support.","fullyFundedDate":1765168362311,"projectUrl":"project/structured-for-success-creating-a-class/9713122/","projectTitle":"Structured for Success: Creating a Classroom Where All Students Thrive\"","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Grant","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10260391_orig.png?crop=469,469,x127,y13&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758682718133","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10260391"},{"teacherId":9846457,"projectId":9203800,"letterContent":"Because of your support, the classroom environment at PS 373K has been fundamentally transformed. For students with multiple disabilities, technology is more than a luxury—it is a bridge to the world. Before this project, our iPads often sat unused due to dead batteries, tangled wires, or the overwhelming sensory noise of a busy classroom. Today, those barriers have been dismantled.\r\nThe Immediate Impact: Reliability and Access\r\nThe arrival of the 8-port charging stations and MFi-certified fast chargers has created a \"power hub\" that ensures learning never has to pause. In a transition center where we focus on grades 9-12, consistency is key. Students no longer face the frustration of a device dying in the middle of a functional literacy lesson.\r\nThe bulk headphones have been a game-changer for individualized instruction. Our students can now engage with text-to-speech software and auditory directions without distraction, allowing them to focus on:\r\n•\tNavigating digital signs and maps.\r\n•\tPracticing money management modules.\r\n•\tDeveloping the communication skills necessary for post-secondary life.\r\nA Lasting Legacy for Families\r\nThis project has extended its reach far beyond the classroom walls. With reliable technology, we have been able to:\r\n1.\tDemonstrate Progress: Show parents exactly how their children use iPads to bridge literacy gaps.\r\n2.\tModel Support: Use the organized setup to teach families how to create a \"learning corner\" at home.\r\n3.\tEmpower Advocacy: When parents see their children successfully navigating a device with the right tools, their expectations shift from \"what they can't do\" to \"what they can achieve.\"\r\nImpact by the Numbers\r\nResource\tDirect Student Benefit\r\n34 Students\tGained daily access to charged, functional learning tools.\r\n32 Headphones\tEnabled private, focused auditory learning for the entire cohort.\r\n10+ Charging Points\tEliminated downtime caused by uncharged equipment.\r\n100% Equity\tProvided high-quality tech accessories to students from low-income households.\r\nExport to Sheets\r\n \r\nYour contribution didn't just buy cables and stands; it bought time, confidence, and opportunity. You have provided the \"missing pieces\" that allow our students to prove that their disabilities do not define their potential.\r\nThank you for seeing the brilliance in our Brooklyn students and for investing in their journey toward an independent future.\r\nWith gratitude,\r\nMs. Tamila PS 373K Brooklyn Transition Center","fullyFundedDate":1743172686370,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-potential-functional-literacy/9203800/","projectTitle":"Unlocking Potential: Functional Literacy & Tech for Students with Disabilities!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tamila","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9846457_orig.jpg?crop=2400,2400,x0,y184&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732333636770","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9846457"},{"teacherId":9846457,"projectId":8963946,"letterContent":"Because of your generosity, our classroom has transformed into a space that is not only cleaner and healthier, but more dynamic, accessible, and empowering for my students. For students with significant disabilities—many of whom are nonverbal and rely heavily on visual and sensory input—the right tools are not luxuries. They are access points to learning.\r\nThe document camera has been especially powerful. Instead of simply listening to instructions, my students now see materials enlarged in real time—letters being formed, math manipulatives being modeled, books being read with visuals clearly projected. For visual learners, this makes abstract concepts concrete. I've seen increased attention span during literacy lessons and more independent participation during hands-on science activities. One of my quieter students, who typically disengages during whole-group instruction, now leans forward and tracks the projection carefully, pointing and responding when prompted. The technology has given him an entry point.\r\nThe printer has allowed me to design highly individualized materials—adapted reading passages, enlarged visuals, communication boards, and structured task cards aligned with each student's IEP goals. Personalization matters deeply in special education. When students see materials tailored specifically for them, their confidence increases. They recognize themselves as capable learners.\r\nThe sensory floor tiles have also become a favorite resource. Transitions can be challenging for my students, and the calming sensory stimulation helps regulate their bodies before returning to academic tasks. I've observed fewer dysregulated behaviors and smoother transitions between rotations. What may look like a simple resource is, in practice, a powerful self-regulation tool.\r\nFinally, the cleaning supplies have had a meaningful impact. Some of my students have health sensitivities, and maintaining a dust-free, sanitized environment is essential. A clean classroom is not just about appearance—it directly supports attendance, comfort, and focus. My students deserve a safe space where their health is protected and their dignity is respected.\r\nThis project has done more than supply materials. It has strengthened access, engagement, and equity in a historically underfunded setting. 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