Sunrise

Learning

Foundation

Our mission is to provide resources for ​educators and direct support professionals ​striving to better serve individuals with ​intellectual disabilities.

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Supporting the Supporters

Special education teachers and support staff are ​crucial in providing tailored instruction and support to ​students with diverse learning needs and disabilities. ​Their expertise helps create an inclusive learning ​environment where students have the opportunity to ​succeed academically and socially.


Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are essential in ​providing personalized care and support to individuals ​with disabilities and help them achieve greater ​independence and quality of life. Their work fosters a ​more inclusive society by ensuring that individuals ​with special needs can participate more fully in ​everyday life.

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We are currently accepting applications for special ​education teachers, teacher's aides, speech and ​occupational therapy specialists working in schools, and ​direct support professionals seeking resources to better ​serve individuals with intellectual disabilities.


Opportunities include grants for continuing education, ​adaptive technology, and classroom learning tools and ​devices.


**At this time we are only able to support those working in ​Tennessee.

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about us.

A sunrise represents a new day, new hope, and new possibilities. As our son, Will, ​grew up he didn’t sleep well through the night. In the early mornings as the sun ​started to make its way onto the horizon, we would drive to the park. After a long ​night of bouncing around the house, he was so happy to run and play with the ​whole playground to himself. I am grateful for those moments with him and the ​opportunity he gave me to watch the sunrise on so many mornings.


We are also grateful for the teachers, therapists, and respite providers who have ​shared their time, talents, and passions with our family. We could never thank each ​one of them enough for helping us through challenging times. Will is now cared for ​daily by direct support staff and we continue to be thankful for the love and support ​he receives. Our goal is to give back to the community of people who wish to ​continue their education and to support individuals like our son better.


We hope this foundation will connect educators and direct support professionals to ​new possibilities and hope while spreading awareness for individuals who require ​high levels of support.

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Support our Cause

email: thesunriselearningfoundation@gmail.com

We are a 501(c)(3) public charity.

100% of your donation will go directly to teachers, support staff, and direct care professionals.