School Programs for Students with Disabilities

The Shadow Project partners with schools to increase educational opportunities for the 1 in 5 students with learning and attention challenges. Using our programs, students develop strong academic habits, master social emotional skills, and gain up to two years in their reading ability.

We are currently welcoming new school district partnerships for the 2024-25 school year.

Watch our programs in action.

Three Proven Programs to Fuel Student Success

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GOAL SETTING

Equips special education teachers with a powerful curriculum and resources that put students in the driver’s seat of their own education. As students work towards ambitious goals, they build confidence, motivation, and perseverance — positive habits that will last a lifetime.

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READING MENTORS

Pairs children with assistive technology designed for their needs that makes books come alive, plus trained mentors who encourage their progress. This powerful combination leads to increased comprehension, proficiency and a newfound love of reading.

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SUPER SENSORYSPACES

School staff are trained to help students identify and manage their emotions, by taking structured breaks to use tools in SuperSensory Spaces. Kids build skills to reduce the impact of anxiety and frustration, so they can be calm and focused in class.

“The Shadow Project’s ongoing support is essential in helping Centennial students who are experiencing disability and trauma to reintegrate into the classroom.”

Denise Wright
Director of Student Services, Centennial School District

Student Outcomes

By collaborating with teachers, The Shadow Project helps students strengthen academic and social emotional skills critical to succeed in school and in life.

Click here to read our 2022-23 Impact Report.

READING

of students increase at least 1 grade level in reading, improving likelihood of high school graduation

SELF MANAGEMENT

of students improve self regulation, boosting children’s ability to pay attention and participate in class, and decreasing behavior that disrupts learning

MOTIVATION

of teachers report students are more motivated to reach academic goals, and they believe in their ability to succeed

“I have seen most of my 4th and 5th graders become readers and decode at grade level.”

Beth Brod
Special Education Teacher, Portland Public Schools

Read our 23/24 Outcomes Summary

Read a summary of some of the ways we supported students, teachers, and schools this past academic school year.

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“Books can take me anywhere!”

Chelsea, a Shadow Project student in our Reading Mentors program, learned she loved books by connecting to characters like her.

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Five SuperSensory Spaces Installed in Centennial Schools

Get an update on our exciting partnership to help students manage their stress and anxiety.

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Using ADHD to Fuel His Dreams

Joe used to struggle in school. Now, he wants to inspire other kids to set goals to reach their dreams.

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Proud and College-Bound

In 5th grade, John was only pretending to read. Today, he plans to become an architect. Watch his story.

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Why Equity Matters

The Shadow Project directly addresses racial inequity by addressing educational inequity. Children of color are overrepresented among students in special education classes.

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