At The Shadow Project, we believe every child can succeed. Our mission is to make school more accessible and engaging for children with disabilities, so they can achieve their full potential. This October, for ADHD Awareness Month, we are excited to highlight a great book for readers ages 9-12: Hannah
Hannah Edwards Secrets of Riverway: A Spotlight on Neurodiversity
Goal Setting – Back to School
Get ready, elementary and middle school teachers! The Shadow Project is kicking off our 23rd year of the Goal Setting program in September 2025. We’re excited to expand our partnerships beyond special education teachers and classrooms to include English Language Development (ELD) teachers, school climate specialists, and attendance coaches. The
Program Coordinator: Join Our Team in Portland
Do you love working with kids and volunteers? Are you passionate about helping students who learn differently discover their strengths? The Shadow Project is looking for a Program Coordinator – Reading Mentors to make a meaningful difference in the lives of K–8 students.
Celebrating a Banner Year: Students Soar to New Reading Heights
As the school year ended, The Shadow Project honored the wins of our Reading Mentor students! These events took place at partner schools across the Portland Metro Area and honored a year of reading, goal setting, and forming relationships with mentors. Reading Mentors Our volunteer Reading Mentors make this program
Have fun and keep kids motivated this summer
Learn about The Shadow Project’s Summer Goal Setting Program and keep your kids motivated to work toward their goals and practice positive behaviors after school lets out for the year.
