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Ms. Tejada from Petaluma, CA is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Professional development

Empowering English Learners Through Effective Language Instruction

I need your support to help me enhance my teaching skills through a professional development course, so I can better support my students' language development and create more effective learning experiences for them.

  • $961 goal

This project expired on May 5, 2025.

This project expired on May 5, 2025.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I am seeking to attend a professional development course that will deepen my understanding of effective language instruction and second language acquisition theories. By enhancing my knowledge in areas such as English language development (ELD), specifically designed academic instruction in English (SDAIE), and assessment strategies for English learners, I will be able to create a more inclusive and effective classroom environment for my students.

Through this course, I will be equipped with strategies to improve my students' language acquisition, focusing on integrating their first and second languages to enhance both content and language learning.

With this knowledge, I will be able to tailor my lessons to meet the unique needs of each student, fostering their growth in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. My students will benefit from a more engaging and supportive classroom, where they can actively apply their language skills to real-life scenarios, ultimately supporting their academic success and overall confidence.

This professional development will not only elevate my teaching practices but will also empower my students to thrive as language learners in an inclusive and nurturing environment.

Ms. Tejada McDowell Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Petaluma, CA View local requests

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

23 students impacted

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Component Company Total
Activity University of Phoenix $775.00

Trip cost

$775.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$816.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$144.11

Total project goal

$960.73

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