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Ms. Sable from New York, NY is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Professional development

Orff Level One Certification for Music Teacher

I need Orff Schulwerk level one training in order to learn their pedagogical method and improve my effectiveness as a music teacher.

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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 Students

I feel happy and lucky to work with my students. I have taught at my school for the last two years, and my relationship with the students has grown tremendously during that time. I love getting to know my students individually through each opportunity, and I think of them often. It motivates me when I see my students experience and enjoy music. Sharing something that I love with these kids makes me feel happy!

I teach every class in our school from pre-kindergarteners to 5th graders, nearly a total of 500 students, at a Title I elementary school in Washington Heights in Manhattan, New York City.

Many of my students come from a Hispanic background and are learning English. As a music teacher, I feel I have special advantages to connect with a wide range of my students, including those who are English learners. For most of them, our music class is the only opportunity for their music lessons. Therefore, I want to make our time together as meaningful as possible.

My Project

I will never stop learning in order to be the best music teacher I can be for my students. During the upcoming school year of 2019-2020, I would like to focus my learning on Orff Schulwerk, a.k.a., the Orff approach, by getting certified in Orff level one. This is a music teaching method by the German composer Carl Orff (1895-1982). For those who are curious, just Google his most famous work, "Carmina Burana". I am sure many will immediately recognize the tune!

The Orff approach is a widely popular and respected teaching method in elementary schools, and it focuses on how children play using the combination of music, drama, movement, and speech.

Usually these certification trainings are available in an intensive form for a few weeks during summer. However, the New York City Chapter of the American Orff Schulwerk Association (NYCCAOSA) offers the level one and level two certification throughout a school year (October 8, 2019- March 17, 2020 for the upcoming year, to be more specific). I would love to be part of that learning experience and to bring more fun and meaningful lessons to my students!

There are a few reasons why I am confident this training will tremendously benefit my students. First, I am familiar with the basic ideas of Orff Schulwerk. I also went to a workshop by NYCCAOSA before, and it was one of my favorite workshops. Lastly, in my classroom, I have a few instruments that Orff Schulwerk uses, and my students already love using them despite my lack of proper training. Please consider helping me and my students by providing me with this Orff Schulwerk training! I want to be the best teacher I can be for my students. Thank you for reading our story!

Ms. Sable PS 173 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.

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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
Component Company Total
Activity The New York City Chapter of the American Orff Schulwerk Association (NYCCAOSA) $1,200.00

Trip cost

$1,200.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$18.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,248.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$220.24

Total project goal

$1,468.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,468.24

48 Donors

-$830.00

Donations toward project cost

-$713.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$116.85

Matching donations from our partners

-$629.24

Match offers toward project cost

-$534.85

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$94.39

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.00

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 $0.00

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