- Classroom: 3-106
- No. Students: 18
- Grade(s): 2nd Grade
- Subject(s): All
- Greatest funding need: Helping underprivileged students bridge the achievement gap
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AT Kinnan we are doing the Lucy Caulkins Reader`s/ Writer`s workhop. Three years ago,in my Kindergarten classroom,I saw some amazing things happen. A good percentage of my class left for first grade reading!!!
There writing was even better,I was so proud of them, we published a book and some Parents were then able to buy them.
Our school has invested a lot of money into these two programs. There is still a need for books, lots of leveled books, the children cang take them home and read, then they return. We all really need books!!!
The writing program consumes a tremedous amount of paper.At the start of each school year we receive donations from Parents, but about half way through the year we start running really low. Many teachers spend so much money out of their own pockets, as you probably already know. Thank you so much for reading this and I hope my class, as well as, many others get adopted. I am currently am teaching 2nd grade and the achievement gap has increased with my special Education Learners. I feel at a loss of what can help them. I want to research what materials can help these special children. I am starting my Doctoral progam this month and this will be a focus of mine in this endevor.Wendy Hernandez
- Adopted in 2013 by 26 random acts in memory of Sandy Hook Elementary , Bill & Melanie Reagle, Debbie Hamburg
- Not Adopted in 2012
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- Classroom: 3-124
- No. Students: 10
- Grade(s): All elementary
- Subject(s): Special needs
- Greatest funding need: Special education/special needs
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I teach 10 students (K-5) who have intellectual and physical disabilities. The curriculum consists of functional academics, independent living skills, social/emotional skills, self-help skills, and communication. My students also receive speech/language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and/or visual therapy. Some of the disabilities consist of Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, visually impaired, and developmental delays. I would love to have some IPADs to enhance technology with my students. I had the use of an IPAD and the change in my students learning was amazing. For years, I tried to work with my students on a computer. With my students who are Autistic, I couldnt even get them to sit for a minute. When I introduced an IPAD, it was like a miracle. They focused on educational programs for 15-20 minutes, learned matching, pre-reading skills, pre-math, pre-writing skills, and some began to make sounds. Unfortunately, with no instructional/classroom material funding and extreme budget cuts, my stidemts are not getting the technology that is so vital to their learning. With the variety of students and their wide range of cognitive/physical levels, it was a joy to see them "take off" in their learning. It breaks my heart not being able to provide this unique and most valuable learning tool. Also, I am always searching for a color printer and funding to purchase ink cartridges. My curriculum for my higher functioning students consist of a curriculum which has to be printed weekly. The curriculum is research based, meets ACCESS and Common Core Standard which is required by the state. Once again, with no monies for instructional materials, I have to create the workpages for my students at my expense. I usually have to do 150+ sheets a week. This is extremely costly for me and all paper, printer ink comes out of my pocket. I hate to see my students regress and not learn as much as they can because the state/county doesnt fund education as they should and I cannot continue pouring a big part of my income out to provide materials. I would very much appreciate all the help I can get to help my students succeed at school, home, and in the community. My students and I will be so grateful if you can help. Thank you so much in advance.
Cynthia Mettling, M.S.,Ed.
Varying Exceptionalities (K-5)
Kinnan Elementary
3415 Tallevast Rd.
Sarasota, FL. 34243
941-518-1144
mettlinc@manateeschools.net
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- Classroom: 3-112
- No. Students: 18
- Grade(s): 1st Grade
- Subject(s): All
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This is a class of Amazing first graders who all have some things they are great at and some things they are working on to be their best! One goal these students all have is to grow as readers. Any donations will be used to purchase books that are at their individual reading levels. This support is important because when students have books at their individual reading level they are able to use and develop their skills to become successful readers. Current reading series do not provide this individualized support and as a result teachers must purchase these books themselves or find others who can help. Thank you for considering supporting our class. If you do not choose us please choose to support some class. More than ever ALL STUDENTS are in need of your help.
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Our 9th grade English I class is a team-taught class. My co-teacher, Mrs. Yonahara, and I work together to provide interesting and engaging lessons for this large, mixed-ability class. Our students are all 9th graders;many work below grade level and struggle with basic reading and writing while a few are advanced. Of our 36 students, 25% have learning disabilities and another 25% are learning English as a second language. Over 75% of the class reads below grade level. Many of our students receive free or reduced-cost lunches and other services. With two teachers, we provide individualized and small group instruction that is tailored to each students needs. These students learn in many different ways: visually, tactilely, aurally. In order to meet their needs, we look for innovative ways to present our lessons. Our lessons might include the use of technology, manipulatives, craft supplies, and real world scenarios.
Mrs. Yonahara and I both hold Masters degrees in Secondary Education and have taught for a combined 17 years. We use our knowledge of creative and effective pedagogy to engage our students and present lessons that can be applied to real-world scenarios. Even so, many of our students come from households where there are no books or magazines, their parents work long hours, and there is little adult supervision or guidance. In order to make our lessons relevant and to encourage our students to succeed, we look for innovative ways to educate.
Innovation often requires supplies that we dont have. We would like to increase access to technology of all types for our students. Many of our students do not have consistent access to computers or Internet resources. Without frequent exposure to and use of these materials, our students will be ill-prepared for the job market. Therefore, we want to buy a class set of flash drives to enable our students to more effectively research and to organize information. Second, we would like to have a set of 12 Ipods to use in creating podcasts, videos, and other projects. We would also like to create a classroom library of popular and engaging fiction and non-fiction, journals, and periodicals. Comfortable seating and storage for reading materials would also be needed. Our students bring little knowledge of the world around them into our classroom; reading can broaden our students perspectives, increase their vocabulary and make them better prepared for post-secondary education or a job.
Thank you for supporting our students!