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

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Professional development

iPad for Professional Development

Teacher Professional Development: I need an ipad. <profdevpilot>

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My Students

My second grade class works hard to grow and learn throughout the year. No matter how hard they work it is always a challenge getting them ready for third grade. As an educator I need to make sure I am doing my part by keeping up with technology as well.

My students are second graders at a Title 1 public school in a suburb north of Los Angeles.

They come from very diverse socioeconomic and multicultural backgrounds. Yet despite their differences they have created a wonderful learning community. They support each other through the learning process and are thoughtful and caring in hopes to make sure everyone will succeed. We were not one of the lucky LAUSD schools that got an iPad for every child. While that would be a dream, it would be nice to just have one to help with the necessary assessments, expedite tasks in the classroom, and engage learning. We are trying to slowly grow our technology but it seems that by the time we have saved the funds for a purchase newer technology is already in existence. It would be nice, for once, to be ahead of that.

My Project

This ipad will assist with professional development meetings. The majority of district trainings Common Core Language Arts, Common Core Math, and Science require an ipad or laptop to access the curriculum and files that they are training us with. It is required to assess the students reading levels using dibels and TRC. In addition the majority of our classroom programs now contain online components such as Symbaloo. The ipad will help access vital curriculum for my classroom. I can access other districts websites to keep up with the latest programs such as CGI and EngageNY. An ipad would also allow me to continue to grow as an educator so that I am able to provide the best program I can. I will be able to research and access the most current and up to date methods for teaching and to brainstorm and share ideas with others around the country.

I plan to purchase an iPad.

This is to use at my professional development trainings and in the classroom. Technology is so important in the classroom. An iPad will enhance and enrich the overall learning experience for my students. There are so many resources and supports available online. An iPad will allow me to access more materials to provide a better program for my students.

Ms. LaMasa Calahan Community Charter 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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Northridge, CA View local requests

More than half 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

25 students impacted 10donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple iPad Air 2 MGKL2LL/A (64GB, Wi-Fi, Space Gray) NEWEST VERSION (Certified Refurbished) • Amazon $529.99 1 $529.99
iPad Air 2 Case, Apple iPad Air 2 Case i-Blason ArmorBox [Dual Layer] Convertible [Heavy Duty] Full-Body Protection KickStand Case with Built-in Screen Protector for Kids Friendly 2014 Release (iPad Air 2, Black) • Amazon $22.99 1 $22.99

Materials cost

$552.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $50.60

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$641.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$113.27

Total project goal

$755.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $755.14

8 Donors

-$358.00

Donations toward project cost

-$349.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.25

match offer

-$343.67

Match offer toward project cost

-$292.12

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.55

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$53.47

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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