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Ms. Lauren from Little Neck, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Engaging Every Learner: Transforming Autism Education With Nearpod

Help me give my students Nearpod. Many of my students rely on visual supports, structured activities, and multi-sensory approaches to engage and process information effectively.

  • $512 goal

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Ms. Lauren has another project! Donate to Shake It Up for Accessibility! to help her classroom.

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Ms. Lauren has another project! Donate to Shake It Up for Accessibility! to help her classroom.

$464 - complete this project and be a hero

My Project

Nearpod is a critical tool for my classroom, where I teach students with moderate to severe autism. My students rely heavily on visual supports, interactive materials, and individualized instruction to engage in learning. Nearpod offers a platform that aligns perfectly with their unique needs, providing interactive and visually engaging lessons that help capture and sustain their attention. Features like interactive videos, drawing tools, matching games, and virtual field trips make learning more dynamic and meaningful for my students, who often struggle with traditional, paper-based instruction.

One of the biggest challenges in my classroom is maintaining engagement, as my students have varying attention spans and learning levels.

Nearpod allows me to adapt lessons to individual needs, offering differentiated content that meets each student where they are. For example, I can use Nearpod’s quizzes and polls to check comprehension in real-time, which helps me identify areas where students need more support. These features also provide opportunities for immediate feedback, an essential component of learning for students with autism.

Another benefit of Nearpod is the ability to make lessons accessible and interactive for non-verbal students or those with limited communication skills. Tools like drag-and-drop activities or drawing responses empower my students to participate and express their understanding in ways that go beyond spoken language. Additionally, Nearpod’s ability to integrate with other assistive technologies and its flexible design support the diverse learning profiles in my classroom.

By incorporating Nearpod into our daily activities, I can create a more inclusive, engaging, and effective learning environment. It helps bridge the gap between traditional teaching methods and the individualized, interactive instruction my students need to thrive. Nearpod isn’t just a tool—it’s a pathway to unlocking my students’ potential and giving them the opportunity to succeed.

Ms. Lauren PS Q811 Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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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Little Neck, NY 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

300 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nearpod Platinum Annual Teacher License • AKJ Education $399.00 1 $399.00

Materials cost

$399.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$434.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.76

Total project goal

$511.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $511.74

3 Donors

-$351.74

Donations toward project cost

-$298.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.76

Matching donations from our partners

-$160.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$136.00

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.00

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 $0.00

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