Shadow Teachers

The Role of the Shadow Teacher

The role of the shadow teacher is to provide additional support, throughout the school day, academically and psychologically, to those students enrolled in the Optimal Learning (OLP) program that need this additional support. The shadow teacher supports the student in many ways, including filling in the gaps that exist in the learning process. This helps the student build self confidence, as well as promotes interaction in the classroom, and ensures the student stays focused in the classroom. The shadow teacher also helps the student be prepared and organized for class, helps the student with the approaches to learning and reminds him/her to be a responsible and committed student.

Every child is unique; therefore, the approach and teaching methods and techniques used by each shadow teacher with each specific student will differ.

Shadow teachers are expected to continue their learning by attending workshops and seminars that focus on students with learning differences.

Optimal Learning Support services are offered subject to availability.