As summer ends and a new school year begins, we have some exciting news to share from The Shadow Project!
Thanks to your incredible support, The Shadow Project is stronger than ever. You’ve helped us grow, try new things, and most importantly, give students with different ways of learning the tools they need to succeed. Together, we are making a real difference in schools and our community.
Our Vision for an Inclusive Future
At The Shadow Project, we envision an education system where learning differences are not just understood, but respected and celebrated. We are working to change schools and make inclusive education the new normal. This will make sure every student has the support they need to do well.
Neurodiversity is a vital part of our community, and our schools are eager for this evolution. We are poised to ignite this energy and power a transformation across our state, recognizing that Oregon’s 80,000+ students in special education deserve an education system designed for them. They are creative thinkers, problem-solvers, and resilient learners, and we are committed to changing the reality where they face lower graduation rates and fewer opportunities.
Our Bold Goals for the Next Four Years
Our new Strategic Plan has big goals to help even more students. For 20 years, we have been helping schools improve classrooms, train teachers, and support students who learn differently. Over the next four years, we will work to make sure thousands more students have the support they need to become adults who can share their unique gifts with the community.
Here’s a snapshot of our strategic priorities:
- Transformative Neuroinclusive Education
- Abundant Community Support
- Sustainable Long Term Impact
With your help, we know we can reach these goals and create a better, more inclusive future for kids in Oregon.
To dive deeper into our plans and see the full scope of our vision, you can read our complete Strategic Plan document here. On a phone? Download our mobile friendly version here.
We also invite you to visit our Strategic Plan webpage to see our full goals and priorities. We will update this page as we make progress.
Thank you for being a key part of The Shadow Project family. Your belief in our work means everything. If you have any questions about our plans, please reach out to me, Sharon, at sharon@shadow-project.org. I’d love to talk with you!
Sincerely,
Sharon Juenemann
Executive Director
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