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Mr. Engelman from Van Nuys, CA is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Professional development

iPad2 for Professional Development

Teacher Professional Development: I need an iPad2 with WiFi for professional development. <profdevpilot>

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My Students

I need an iPad2 for professional development. I need it to develop my understanding of Common Core.

I teach fourth grade in a Title 1 school.

I need to learn for professional development, Common Core literacy and math standards. I also need to learn how these standards impact my science and social studies instruction. This will enhance student learning.

My Project

I will use the iPad2 for professional development. I will use it to help expand my knowledge of Common Core standards. I will then in turn use this knowledge in planning appropriate lesson plans that will foster my students' learning of the new standards. Courses and programs I plan on taking include the LAUSD History/Social Studies Cohort, which plans on "looking at lessons that integrate CCSS Literacy standards and History/Social Studies standards." Also, I am registered for the LAUSD Science Cohort, which plans on similar trainings focusing on CCSS Science Standards. Finally, I plan on participating in professional development opportunities outside of the Los Angeles Unified School district, such as the History/Social Studies Teacher Academy at the Autry National Center for Western Heritage. By having access to an iPad, I will have access to invaluable online resources to augment my learning at these and other future opportunities.

This will make a difference because I will be better able to participate in Common Core professional development.

I will learn strategies and skills that I will be able to turn around and use in my classroom.

Mr. Engelman Lake Balboa College Preparatory Magnet K-12 School Grades 3-5

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.

More about Mr. Engelman

Van Nuys, 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

24 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple� - iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 128GB - Gold • Best Buy for Business $699.99 1 $699.99

Materials cost

$699.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$64.05

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$804.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$141.98

Total project goal

$946.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$946.52

1 Donor

-$48.00

Donations toward project cost

-$40.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.20

Matching donations from our partners

-$898.52

Match offers toward project cost

-$763.74

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$134.78

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$0.00

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