Where children of different abilities communicate, socialize, and thrive.
Project Description
Our mission is to instruct children with autism and other disabilities on communication, social, and independent living skills through an after school program. After school programs don't commonly serve children with disabilities. These students need a place after school where they can be engaged in fun, life-changing instruction provided by a group caring, highly skilled and certified educators who are developing programs tailored to their unique needs.
Social Butterfly School is a new concept and market opportunities are endless. Typically after school programs provide services using a one-on-one model in homes or facilities. We are offering a unique experience where children can learn additional skills, socialize, and have fun.
Lessons incorporate our three main pillars to teach children with disabilities (1) communication (2) social and (3) independent living skills.
We are seeking funding to officially launch our after school program. The funding will be used to:
- Cover our start-up costs of leasing a space
- Provide salaries for the first three months of operations
- Purchase supplies to launch the program.
We are a group of experienced and licensed special education teachers wanting to make a difference for students with disabilities. Thank you for joining us and helping to make a difference in the lives of these children and their families.
Together we can create stronger communities by helping our children with disabilities and their families thrive!
Updates
The Project FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What is the projected start date?
- The projected start date is February 2020
2. How many students are you planning to serve?
- We are projecting to serve ten students
3. How many employees will you have?
- We will have three employees, and two substitutes
4. Are you serving students with other disabilities?
- Yes, we will serve other students with developmental disabilities
5. What age group are you serving?
- We are serving students grades kindergarten through 5th
6. Do you plan to serve older students in the future?
- Yes, our goal is to expand to middle school and eventually high school students
7. Are you planning on having other services?
Yes, our goal is to offer workshops for parents and Saturday series for students
Social Butterfly School's funding benefactors are classified by:
- Cheerleaders with contributions between $1 and $500 will be listed on our website as benefactors for life.
- Champions with contributions between $600 and $1000 will be listed on our website as benefactors for life and a profile spotlight with your photo and short bio.
- All-Stars Benefactors are contributors of $2000 or more. They will be listed on the our website as benefactors for life along with profile spotlight with your photo and short bio. A station within our program will be named in your honor. A plaque with your name as Angel Benefactor engraved will be presented on our wall.
- Angel Benefactors are contributors of $10,000 or more. They will be listed on the our website as benefactors for life along with profile spotlight with your photo and short bio. A station within our program will be named in your honor. A plaque with your name as Angel Benefactor engraved will be presented on our wall.
Thank you for your generous contributions!
Rewards
Social Butterfly School's funding benefactors are classified by:
- Cheerleaders with contributions between $1 and $500 will be listed on our website as benefactors for life.
- Champions with contributions between $600 and $1000 will be listed on our website as benefactors for life and a profile spotlight with your photo and short bio.
- All-Stars Benefactors are contributors of $2000 or more. They will be listed on the our website as benefactors for life along with profile spotlight with your photo and short bio. A station within our program will be named in your honor. A plaque with your name as Angel Benefactor engraved will be presented on our wall.
- Angel Benefactors are contributors of $10,000 or more. They will be listed on the our website as benefactors for life along with profile spotlight with your photo and short bio. A station within our program will be named in your honor. A plaque with your name as Angel Benefactor engraved will be presented on our wall.
Thank you for your generous contributions!