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Win a $100 Trader Joe’s Gift Card in Time for the Holidays And find out how to win even more prizes! The Shadow Project teams with teachers to help more than 1,300 children in our community with special needs become confident, engaged learners. You can play a big role in their lives, too. “Like” us on Facebook. It’s that easy. Like us by Dec. 6 and you’ll be entered to win one of two great prizes: A $100 Trader Joe’s gift card (courtesy of a generous donor) A Shadow reading basket including a Shadow...
read moreOctober Newsletter
Newsletter • October 2011 72%of students in The Shadow Project persevere rather than giving up when encountering an obstacle, compared to just 38% prior to being involved in the program. – 2011 Teacher Survey on Student Impact. Read more about student outcomes. "My son used to say, 'I'm stupid, stupid, stupid.' Now he says, 'Look what I can do!'" — Parent Did you know many employers will match employee donations? Click Here for more details. "I'm getting better...
read moreCity of Portland Honors Shadow Project Founder
Click here to view in larger window, or read the text below. Portland, OR Oct. 23, 2011– Christy Scattarella, Founder and Executive Director of The Shadow Project, has received the City of Portland’s 2011 “Making a Difference” Award in Education. City Commissioner Amanda Fritz made the presentation October 20 at Connecting Communities, an event attended by more than 500 people celebrating the strengths and diversity of all persons with disabilities. Christy was recognized for creating and leading a program that partners with teachers to help children with special needs...
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Newsletter • September 2011 80%of students in The Shadow Project have a positive attitude toward school, compared to 47% prior to our program, according to the 2011 Teacher Survey on Student Impact. Read more about student outcomes. Look for us in the Willamette Week Give!Guide, which will be published in November. More information coming in our next newsletter. Special education teacher Shannon Cooper volunteers at the New Seasons...
read moreAugust Newsletter
Newsletter • August 2011 94% of special education teachers in The Shadow Project say it is a valuable resource because it motivates students to show up, stay on task, put forth their best effort and take pride in their work. This past year we partnered with teachers in 28 local schools, making learning more rewarding for 1,200 students. Last year, 13.2% or more than 74,000 Oregon students received special education services. Most of these students at the elementary level could have qualified for The Shadow Project. Harvard...
read moreMcMinnville School District writes about The Shadow Project
Article also includes sample student writing and art about the Shadow project. Click here to view the original article in a larger window. Or click here to view a larger archive copy with no pictures in a new...
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