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Ms. Ali from Suisun City, CA is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Special Education Students Need iPads for Classroom

Help me give my students Apple iPads to earn as reinforcement in the classroom for doing their work!

  • $4,579 goal

This project expired on April 16, 2025.

This project expired on April 16, 2025.

My Project

Technological advancements impact the way we do a lot of things, including how we learn. My special education students work hard every day, and I would love to have iPads for them to earn after they have completed their work or have demonstrated excellent behavior! Whether we like it or not, classrooms are embracing the digital era, replacing blackboards with Smart Boards and books with tablets. A favorite amongst educators and students, iPads are becoming increasingly integral to school curriculums. They boost student engagement, foster better learning outcomes, and improve digital literacy skills. iPads are a valuable resource that augment the learning experience. The iPad is now an essential tool in modern teaching.

iPads can be used as reinforcers in special education classrooms to help students with a variety of needs, including:

Engagement: iPads can help students get excited and focused. Students may be more likely to respond to academic tasks when they receive immediate feedback and examples on the iPad.

Communication: iPads can be used as communication devices for children with autism.

Sense of belonging: iPads can help students feel like they belong with their peers.

Motivation: iPads can be used to motivate students to participate in class. For example, students may need to get up from their seats and point to a picture of the iPad on the wall to use it.

Academic skills: iPads can help students improve their academic skills, including tracing letters, printing their name, and learning the alphabet.

Ms. Ali Crescent Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Suisun City, 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

Never Before Funded 15 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 10.9-Inch iPad - Latest Model - (10th Generation) with Wi-Fi - 64GB - Yellow • Best Buy Education $349.00 10 $3,490.00

Materials cost

$3,490.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $319.34

3rd party payment processing fee

$52.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$3,891.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$686.77

Total project goal

$4,578.46

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