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Ms. Prayer from Elizabeth City, NC is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Professional development

A Literacy Teacher's Playground

I need funding to attend the International Literacy Association Conference so that I may learn from expert leaders in the field of literacy.

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My Students

I am a National Board Certified Teacher who works at a Title I elementary school.

Many of my students come from military families and their experiences are often brought into the classroom.

More than 50 percent of the students at my school receive free or reduced-priced lunch. My classroom is one that is diverse in learning styles, cultures, and interests. It is the varied backgrounds of my students that evokes wonderful classroom discussions and allows my students to learn from their peers' perspectives respectfully.

My Project

As a literacy teacher attending the International Literacy Association will allow me to dive deep into best practices for reading and writing instruction. I will learn from the top experts and educators in the field. I am really excited about attending the round table session that will discuss "The Do's and Don'ts of Writing Instruction." This particular session will explore effective writing practices tailored to genre, style, and context. The conference also provides intensive interactive full-day courses that I would like to participate in.

This conference will allow me to gain knowledge to create a culture of literacy that I will share with my colleagues so that their students can benefit.

The ability to read, write, and communicate connects people to one another. I want to help students in my community to literate and this conference will equip me with the tools I need.

Ms. Prayer Elizabeth City Middle 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

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Elizabeth City, NC 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 55 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Component Company Total
Activity International Literacy Association $300.00
Food International Literacy Association (Meals) $120.00
Transportation Airfare $150.00

Trip cost

$570.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$608.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$107.39

Total project goal

$715.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $715.94

1 Donor

-$310.71

Donations toward project cost

-$310.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$350.40

Match offer toward project cost

-$297.84

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.56

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$54.83

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 $0.00

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