shadow teacher

[Anonymous]

We are seeking a shadow teacher to work with our 4 year old with some special needs issues at preschool, ideally ever day, but at minimum from 12-3 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Any ideas of how we could find such a person?

[Anonymous]

I've never used the agency Special Care Nannies (Mclean Va) but on their website they include shadowing at school on their services.

[Anonymous]

Contact the special education department at local colleges to post the job. They usually have bulletin boards outside the main office.

Good luck!

[Anonymous]

If you are still looking for a shadow for your child, ME AND MY SHADOW is a new company in Maryland committed to improving inclusive opportunities for children with disabilities through one-to-one shadow support. ME AND MY SHADOW is a collaborative partnership of parents and educators and offers highly trained, professional shadows for children ages 2 – 7. Our staff provides:
• • Social, communication, and/or physical support in a variety of settings
• • Positive peer-to-peer relationship building
• • Play skill and imagination building
• • Sensory Integration support
• • A professional communication connection between parents and camp staff

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[Anonymous]

PP, great idea about your new organization. Florida has a few 'professional shadow' agencies (normally incorporated with an ed consulting and/or OT/speech practice. What criteria do you ask from your shadows? Former teachers? Special ed trained? PT/OT trained?