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Mrs. James from Las Vegas, NV is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Communication Is Key

Help me give my students a variety of materials to teach all different levels of learning and keep it all organized!

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My Students

I am a Speech-Language Pathologist working with special needs students in diverse school. My students come from a variety of backgrounds and have a variety of special needs. They have disabilities ranging from developmental delays, to autism, to intellectual disabilities. All of my students have goals in many different areas and at many different levels.

My students are working to build skills in language, functional communication, speech sound production, and fluency.

After over a year off of school due to COVID so many of our students are feeling the loss of learning that occurred and lack of social engagement. My project has many different options to help them all stay engaged and make great gains as well as help students back in school or who are virtual, either temporarily or permanent.

"A little progress every day adds up to big results" - Satya Nani

My Project

Many of these materials will help students to have hands on experiences, use pictures to help them communicate, and have play materials to help them learn. Fidgets and light up toys are used for students to encourage speech as well as to have for reinforcement. Using play helps them to make real world connections faster and be able to use it with their families and friends. Some of these materials will also help to organize the new supplies we are receiving.

Learning using many different methods will help them to understand and more easily generalize their learned skills.

When all of their senses are engaged and they will grow in leaps and bounds. These materials will help learners at all levels show their abilities and communicate their needs. Many of my students use alternate ways (pictures) to ask and answer questions and get wants and needs met. These materials will help students learn and better understand story elements and reading foundational skills that are in the Nevada Academic Content Standards. They will be able to ask and answer questions, understand different types of stories, and actively engage in group reading activities. Many of the items will also help keep the materials organized so that they are able to easily access for anyone that comes in my room. In my speech room we have to be flexible and ready for anything. New computer screen will help me have more digital options for my online students as well as my in person who students that still access digital resources.

Mrs. James Tyrone Thompson Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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

55 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
AOC - 30'LCD Ultra Wide Curved Monitor - Black/Red • Best Buy Education $271.57 1 $271.57
Visual Communication Photo Symbol Book, Autism Language Flash Cards, Vocabulary, Learning Speech Therapy Articulation ASD ADD ADHD & Apraxia • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Storex Modular 12-Compartment Literature Organizer, Built-in Label Holders, Gray • Amazon Business $59.13 1 $59.13
Safco Products Onyx Magnetic Mesh Triple File Pocket, 4175BL, Black Powder Coat Finish, Durable Steel Mesh Construction, Space-saving Functionality • Amazon Business $43.39 1 $43.39
Really Good Stuff Durable Magazine, Book, Folder, File and Binder Holders – Ideal for Narrow or Vertical Storage Needs – Instantly Color Code Your Classroom – Bright Neon Pop! Colors (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $36.33 1 $36.33
AA167 - Little Blue Truck Storytelling Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Safco Products Onyx Mesh 4-Tray Underdesk Hanging Organizer 3242BL, Black Powder Coat Finish, Durable Steel Mesh Construction • Amazon Business $28.86 1 $28.86
novelinks Transparent 4" x 6" Photo Storage Boxes - 16 Inner Photo Organizer Cases Photo Keeper Picture Storage Containers Box for Photos (Cool-Colored) • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Learning Resources Hide-N-Go Moo, Sensory Awareness, Cognitive Function Farm Animal Toy, 9 Pieces, Ages 2+,Multi-color • Amazon Business $22.98 1 $22.98
FiGoal 70 Pack Assorted Animal Erasers in 35 Designs with Bonus Storage Box Zoo Animal Puzzle Pencil Erasers Collectible Novelty Party Favors Classroom Games Prizes Carnivals School Supplies • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
24 Pack Bundle Sensory Fidget Toys Set-Liquid Motion Timer/Grape Ball/Mochi Squishy/Stretchy String/Flippy Chain/Easter Egg/Marble Mesh/Squeeze Bean/Cube for Autistic Kids, ADHD, Anti-Stress Toys • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Colorful Dry Erase Dots Circles Whiteboard Marker Removable Vinyl Stickers Spots Wall Decals for School Classroom Teachers Students Table & Desk (20 Pack) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Autism Supplies And Developments Plastic Visual ASD Behavior Keyring (Picture Communication Symbols) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
16-Pack Black Zipper Pouch (8 Sizes), Zipper File Bags File Holders with Grid Travel Pouch as Multipurpose Organizer - Clear Mesh Weatherproof Protection • Amazon Business $13.90 1 $13.90
Show to Tell Communication Cards: Basic Phrases with Book Ring - 3 x 3 inches • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$703.04

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.99

Sales tax

 $55.19

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$808.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$142.72

Total project goal

$951.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $951.49

1 Donor

-$951.49

Donations toward project cost

-$808.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$142.72

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