Sensory Path and Playground Equipment Enhancement

Hunt Elementary •  Grades TK-5 and Autism

$3,356.40

To add sensory experiences for all students outside in the play areas of the school. All 273 students will be able to enjoy these areas, and our students in the Autism program will be able to have their sensory needs met throught their day.

• Sensory paths help with behavior regulation and supports students in managing sensory overload, reduce sensory seeking behaviors and provides positive coping strategiers for managing emotions, thus leading to fewer disruptions in the classroom.

• Simple and effective way to meet the sensory needs of the students.

• Sensory paths outdoors will allow all students at Hunt to access them and their play based benefits.

Hunt Elementary continues to grow in enrollment, and does not have additional classrooms to create sensory experiences for their stufents in the Autism program.

 

Computer Lab for Educational and Career Purposes

West Side Valley High School •  Grades 9-12

$2,697.42

To purchase desktop computers and a printer to have available to students to promote research skills, complete assignments, create and print a resume and cover letter for those interested in beginning their employment journey.

• Access to college application workshops and orientations.

• Usage for employment search and printing of applications and resumes.

• Benefit to students who do not have personal email addresses or access to the internet.

The main idea begind this proposal is to provde students with the necessary tools to prepare for life after high school. Whether or not that is to attend college or join the workforce, providing students with a computer and printer for their use will help them achieve their goals.

 

Modern 3D Printers for 6th Grade Students

Yolo Middle School •  Grade 6

$2,616.00

To integrate 3D printers into the 6th grade curriculum to enhance creativity, improve academic performance and provife hands-on learning experiences.

• Enhance understanding of STEM concepts through use of CAD and 3D modeling.

• Improve problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by allowing students to design and build their own models.

• Increase erngagement and motivation in learning through interactive activities.

This project will allow studfents to produce tangible models that demonstrate their learning in computer science, technology, engineering and matematics (STEM). Students will develop a deeper understanding of geometric and engineering concepts.

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Hands-On Science through Safe, Clean Lab Equipment

Yolo Middle School •  Grades 7-8

$1,300.00

Installing a dishwaher will enable science teachers to include more hands-on learning as part of a multi-modal approach to science.

• Ensures timely access to clean glassware and supports hands-on laboratory instruction by meeting ther ongoing instructional need for clean glassware and containers.

• Leads to improved academic performance of students overall.

• All of the 7th and 8th grade students at Yolo and all the science teachers will benefit from the addition of a dishwasher.

The combination of lecture, hands-on lab activities and collaborative projects is what catapults students learning to the metacognitive realm where they can transfer learned knowledge and skills between multiple settings.

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Safe Spaces, Stronger Support

Hunt Elementary/District Wide •  Grades TK-12

$10,000.00

To purchase sensory regulation tools for studfents and protective safety equipment for the Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT's)who support these students.

• RBT's encounter physically and emotionally demanding situations that require appropriate safety resources to ensure effective, compassionate, and sustainable care.

• When sensory needs are unment, students often struggle resulting in increased behavioral challenges and lost learning time.

• Materials designed to help students regulate sensory input maintain emotional balance and fully engage in learning.

The NCLUSD Autism Program serves a growing population of students whose educational success depends on intentional, individualized supports that address both academic access and sensory-regulation needs.