P.D.I.A. (Post Dismissal Instructional Academy)
Overview
What is the Post-Dismissal Instructional Academy (PDIA)?
We created the Post-dismissal Instructional Academy to offer weekly, after-school instruction to students in Grades 2-6, who we feel will benefit from six week cycles of instruction in specific skills for Math and English Language Arts. The classes will be one hour long and will run from 3:15 to 4:15 one day a week, IN PERSON at Cherry Hill School and Roosevelt School. The sessions will be taught by classroom teachers who are familiar with the material for the grade level.
What is the selection criteria for the PDIA?
Our selection criteria of students who qualify for this service, is based on multiple factors, including teacher recommendation and benchmark assessment results. This service is offered only to students who we feel need to close some learning gaps in either Math or English Language Arts.
What is the PDIA Process?
Data collection & analysis by teachers and administrators
Creation of benchmark assessments on target skills
Invitation letters emailed to parents
Session 1: Students are given a pre-assessment to complete based on target skills
Sessions 2-5: Small group instruction takes place with focus on target skills
Session 6: Students are given a post-assessment to complete based on the target skills
Important Notes
Your child may have a snack from 3:00 pm to 3:15 before the PDIA session begins
You should receive a “Welcome” email from your child’s PDIA Teacher. You may contact your child’s PDIA Teacher with any questions, or if your child is going to be absent from PDIA.
Your child will be dismissed from PDIA at the front entrance of Cherry Hill School on Bogert Road or Roosevelt School on Summit Avenue.
If your child attends the AlphaBest After School Program, they will be brought to the designated located after PDIA ends.
Please contact Christine Moran, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, via email if you have any specific questions about this program.
