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Ms. Arslancan from Los Angeles, CA is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Professional development

Help Ms. A Pass Her National Board Certification!

I need funding to join UCLA's 2022-2023 NBC support cohort!

  • $465 goal

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My Project

I’m requesting funding to get the support I need to finish my National Board Certification (NBC) for Teaching. NBC is a voluntary certification made for and by teachers that goes beyond state licensure. Many of my colleagues have shared that pursuing NBC has been the hardest and most rewarding professional development in their teaching career. 2 years ago, when public schools were closed in California & the world was turning upside down, I decided to take a leap and pursue this certification.

I strive to be a more effective teacher for my students.

While only 3% of teachers nationwide are board certified, studies have consistently shown that students of NBC-certified teachers learn more than their peers without board certified teachers. This isn’t just about the certification though. It’s about the willingness to engage in a rigorous process of self-critique & reflection, and the NBC standards is giving me the structure I need to improve my practice.

I completed 3 of the 4 components for NBC so far, and I have just 1 component left. As a full-time mom and teacher, I need the support to get to the finish line by April 2023. UCLA has a support group that meets on Saturday mornings, 4 times within the 2022-2023 school year to work on this last component. I will have an NBC coach who will lead each of these 4 sessions and colleagues to work alongside while I finish my component! UCLA is charging $330 to be part of this NBC support group.

Ms. Arslancan Venice High School Grades 9-12

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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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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Component 3 Support • UCLA $330.00 1 $330.00

Materials cost

$330.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $30.20

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$395.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.73

Total project goal

$464.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $464.88

4 Donors

-$244.94

Donations toward project cost

-$208.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.74

match offer

-$219.94

Match offer toward project cost

-$186.95

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.99

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