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Ms. J from Tohajiilee, NM is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bridging the Gap: Empowering Special Education Teacher with iPad

I need support to provide with iPad to enhance my professional development, allowing me to access resources, collaborate more effectively, and better serve our Native American students' needs.

  • $1,383 goal

This project expired on May 6, 2025.

This project expired on May 6, 2025.

My Project

Having an iPad will be a transformative step in my professional growth. With access to a variety of educational apps, research-based tools, and online resources, I will have the ability to enhance my teaching strategies and stay current with the latest developments in special education. The iPad will also allow me to participate in virtual training, webinars, and professional development courses that would otherwise be difficult to access in our remote community. This technology will empower to refine my skills in individualized instruction, data collection, and classroom management, ultimately improvingy ability to meet the diverse needs of our students.

In the classroom, the iPad will allow to apply what I’ve learned in ways that directly benefit our Native American students.

With the use of adaptive learning tools and assistive technology, I will be able to personalize lessons to suit each student's individual learning style and needs. The iPad will also provide students with access to a wealth of engaging, interactive content that can support their learning in both core subjects and social-emotional development. For our Native American students, many of whom face unique cultural and language challenges, the iPad will be particularly beneficial in providing visual, auditory, and hands-on learning opportunities that resonate with their individual strengths. Students will be able to use apps that support language development, math skills, and reading comprehension, while also having access to culturally relevant content.

Ultimately, the iPad will bridge the digital divide, offering both teachers and students the resources they need to succeed. By having the tool to differentiate instruction and meet students where they are, we are laying the foundation for educational equity and success for our Native American students.

Ms. J Tohajiilee Community School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Tohajiilee, NM 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

35 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 11-inch iPad Pro M4 chip Built for Apple Intelligence Wi-Fi 256GB with OLED - Space Black • Best Buy Education $999.00 1 $999.00
Apple Pencil Pro - White • Best Buy Education $129.00 1 $129.00

Materials cost

$1,128.00

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,174.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$207.34

Total project goal

$1,382.26

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