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Ms. Sheldon from Richmond, VA is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Professional development

Professional Development: Words Their Way Program

Teacher Professional Development: I need to develop my classroom word study program using Words Their Way. I'm requesting these materials to become an effective Words Their Way teacher. <profdevpilot>

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

My profession requires me to be a life-long learner. Each year that I teach, I want to become better for my students.

I am a second-year teacher who is dreaming big!

I work in an inner-city school and plan on contributing to Richmond City Public School's future growth and success. My school faces many challenges and is in "improvement." It is my goal to not only service my 22 fourth graders but to also contribute to my entire school and the community around it. I believe that to be successful in my goals, I must continue to research best practices and study pedagogy that is proven and successful.

My Project

During my college studies, I was introduced to the Words Their Way word study program. While I was intrigued by the idea of word study and the program, I was also a bit skeptical. What happened to the spelling lists I had as a kid? However, as a growing teacher, I realized how irreplaceable differentiated instruction is. Each book addresses a specific spelling stage to meet them each student at his or her level of need. These books also offer the instructor suggested word lists, activities, and procedures for effective instruction. The card stock and files will allow me to copy and organize my notes and materials for myself, while the document camera will allow me to scan and present information. I plan on working with the other teachers in my building to share the information provided by these books.

My school decided last month to implement this program, giving my coworkers and me the chance to experiment with the material.

However, we have not been given the materials or training to be able to implement this program correctly. These resources will teach me how to use this excellent program correctly.

Ms. Sheldon G.H. Reid Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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Nearly all 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HoverCam Solo 5 Document Camera for Education • Amazon $269.00 1 $269.00
Alera FW601426BL Two-Tier Rolling File Cart, 26w x14d x 30h, Black • Amazon $40.23 1 $40.23
Words Their Way: Word Sorts for Derivational Relations Spellers, 2nd Edition • Amazon $19.17 1 $19.17
Words Their Way Word Sorts for Syllables and Affixes Spellers (2nd Edition) • Amazon $19.17 1 $19.17
Words Their Way: Word Sorts for Within Word Pattern Spellers (2nd Edition) • Amazon $18.76 1 $18.76
Words Their Way: Word Sorts for Letter Name - Alphabetic Spellers (2nd Edition) (Three-hole Punched) • Amazon $18.76 1 $18.76
Neenah Astrobrights Premium Color Card Stock Assortment, 65 lb, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 250 Sheets • Amazon $14.99 1 $14.99
Neenah Astrobrights Premium Color Paper Assortment, 24 lb, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 500 Sheets, Happy • Amazon $11.75 1 $11.75
Smead Hanging File Folders, 1/5-Cut Tab, Letter Size, Assorted Primary Colors, 25 Per Box (64059) • Amazon $11.69 1 $11.69

Materials cost

$423.52

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$459.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.15

Total project goal

$541.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $541.02

7 Donors

-$270.50

Donations toward project cost

-$229.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.57

match offer

-$270.52

Match offer toward project cost

-$229.94

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.58

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