Requesting Resources For Your School At DonorsChoose.org Last updated June 2008

Contents  What is DonorsChoose.org?  Does it Work?  How Does it Work?  Who is Eligible To Request Materials at DonorsChoose.org?  What are Some Project Ideas?  How Can Teachers Get Started?

DonorsChoose.org is a nonprofit organization that connects public school teachers in need of classroom materials and experiences with individual donors who want to help. What Is DonorsChoose.org?

 Since 2000, DonorsChoose.org has made possible over 50,000 projects in 45,000 classrooms.  In 2007 – 2008, DonorsChoose.org delivered $11 million in resources to classrooms.  In 2008 – 2009, DonorsChoose.org aims to more than double that amount, delivering $25 million in resources to classrooms. Does it Work? Yes.

How Does It Work?

 A public school teacher has an idea for a classroom project that requires supplies and materials for students.

 The teacher writes a project request, detailing how the materials will be used by students, and submits it to DonorsChoose.org.

 A public school teacher has an idea for a classroom project that requires supplies and materials for students.  The teacher writes a project request, detailing how the materials will be used by students, and submits it to DonorsChoose.org.  DonorsChoose.org screens each project before it goes onto our site. Individuals can then search through teachers’ projects by topic, region, and price.

 A public school teacher has an idea for a classroom project that requires supplies and materials for students.  The teacher writes a project request, detailing how the materials will be used by students, and submits it to DonorsChoose.org.  DonorsChoose.org screens each project before it goes onto our site. Individuals can then search through teachers’ projects by topic, region, and price.  Individuals learn about classroom needs and choose to fund the project they find most compelling.

 A public school teacher has an idea for a classroom project that requires supplies and materials for students.  The teacher writes a project request, detailing how the materials will be used by students, and submits it to DonorsChoose.org.  DonorsChoose.org screens each project before it goes onto our site. Individuals can then search through teachers’ projects by topic, region, and price.  Individuals learn about classroom needs and choose to fund the project they find most compelling.  Donors Choose.org buys the materials and ships them directly to the classroom.

 A public school teacher has an idea for a classroom project that requires supplies and materials for students.  The teacher writes a project request, detailing how the materials will be used by students, and submits it to DonorsChoose.org.  DonorsChoose.org screens each project before it goes onto our site. Individuals can then search teachers’ projects by topic, region, and price.  Individuals learn about classroom needs and choose to fund the project they find most compelling.  Donors Choose.org buys the materials and ships them directly to the classroom.  Students learn!

 A public school teacher has an idea for a classroom project that requires supplies and materials for students.  The teacher writes a project request, detailing how the materials will be used by students, and submits it to DonorsChoose.org.  DonorsChoose.org screens each project before it goes onto our site. Individuals can then search through teachers’ projects by topic, region, and price.  Individuals learn about classroom needs and choose to fund the project they find most compelling.  Donors Choose.org buys the materials and ships them directly to the classroom. Thanks!  Students learn!  We ask teachers and students to submit a “thank you package” to the donors so that they can see the impact of their gift.

 All full-time classroom teachers at public schools (who spend more than 75% of each workday with students)  Other full-time, front-line educators at public schools (Nurses, Guidance Counselors, etc. who spend more than 75% of their workday with students) PLEASE NOTE: At this time, Administrators, Volunteers, Staff Developers, Paraprofessionals, Teacher Aides and Substitute Teachers cannot request resources at DonorsChoose.org. Who Is Eligible to Request Materials At DonorsChoose.org?

 Literature in Math Math-Focused Picture Books and Short Stories, $342  Thinking Globally Class subscriptions to Weekly Reader and Time For Kids Magazines, $263  Can We Do Math Now? Math games and an overhead timer to reinforce key skills, $258  Providing Hands-On Learning Experiences in Science Frog Habitat and Weather Exploration kits, $223  Music For Our Music Room Boom box to play recordings of popular instruments, $352 What are Some Project Ideas?

To get started, teachers should: 1.Visit 2.Select the “For Teachers” tab on the home page. 3.Select “Submit Your Project Today!” and sign up for a teacher account! How Can Teachers Get Started?