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  • Great Lakes Academy Charter School
  • Chicago, IL
  • More than three‑quarters 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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10 bouncy bands for chairs: These bands assist our scholars in directing extra energy towards the bands, creating more space for focus on work, and a reduction in negative emotional and physical outbursts. From my past experience, I have seen scholars benefit firsthand from the usage of these chairs. Privacy Folders- These are a necessary tool to help our diverse learners that struggle to focus their attention on one task at a time 10 Whisper Phones- Scholars use these tools to practice independent reading, while preventing surrounding scholars from becoming distracted by the noise 12 clipboards- Our scholars require frequent breaks from the physical constraint that can come from desks. We’ve seen improvement from scholars who are able to work in alternative settings (bean bag, carpet pillows) that these clipboards can provide Totem- (2 capes) A large focus of our school community is to promote social emotional growth. The special education team has chosen to use capes to designate our “Super Squirrel Scholars” who exemplify our BE GREAT (bravery, endurance, growth, responsibility, enthusiasm, achievement, team) core values. Your generous donation to our project will improve the special education resource program by building confident readers and magnificent mathematicians.

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10 bouncy bands for chairs: These bands assist our scholars in directing extra energy towards the bands, creating more space for focus on work, and a reduction in negative emotional and physical outbursts. From my past experience, I have seen scholars benefit firsthand from the usage of these chairs. Privacy Folders- These are a necessary tool to help our diverse learners that struggle to focus their attention on one task at a time 10 Whisper Phones- Scholars use these tools to practice independent reading, while preventing surrounding scholars from becoming distracted by the noise 12 clipboards- Our scholars require frequent breaks from the physical constraint that can come from desks. We’ve seen improvement from scholars who are able to work in alternative settings (bean bag, carpet pillows) that these clipboards can provide Totem- (2 capes) A large focus of our school community is to promote social emotional growth. The special education team has chosen to use capes to designate our “Super Squirrel Scholars” who exemplify our BE GREAT (bravery, endurance, growth, responsibility, enthusiasm, achievement, team) core values. Your generous donation to our project will improve the special education resource program by building confident readers and magnificent mathematicians.

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