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Ms. Lopez from Los Angeles, CA is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Professional development

Teachers Need to Learn, Too!

I need an iMac for professional courses that I will be taking online.

  • $1,987 goal

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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 Project

I have been teaching special education for the past 16 years. There have been occasions when I have had students that have severe speech and language impairments. So much so that it is common practice for them to use some American Sign Language.

A couple of years ago I took an online course to expand my knowledge of American Sign Language.

It is now time to expand my knowledge of American Sign Language, so that I can better assist and communicate with my students that have severe speech impairments. With a more in depth knowledge of American Sign Language, I will be able to help my students communicate by practicing and teaching them different signs.

In order to take these courses that will assist me in being a better equipped teacher, I need an Apple iMac computer. The first 2 classes that I signed up for are 100% online. I currently own a laptop that I can use, but the laptop is outdated. It no longer charges, I need to have it connect to the power outlet in order to use it. The laptop also sounds very low so it's difficult to hear online course unless my surrounding area is very quiet. I am afraid that the laptop will stop working any day and leave me without the tools to take these online classes. I would like this iMac so that I can be assured that I have the proper tools that will help me become a better equipped teacher.

Ms. Lopez South Park Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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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

30 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pink iMac • Apple $1,499.00 1 $1,499.00

Materials cost

$1,499.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $137.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$22.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,688.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$298.00

Total project goal

$1,986.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,986.64

1 Donor

-$1,986.64

Donations toward project cost

-$1,688.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$298.00

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