Project Development Time

PDT is a student centered opportunity to explore areas of interest in a meaningful way through a variety of learning styles linked to our school wide theme. PDT meets two times a week to allow students to pursue a learning opportunity of their choice. Three sessions take place each year. In the fall, PDT takes place within grade level groupings. The next session clusters students in K-3 and 4-8 groupings. Lastly, the spring PDT, which correlates to the Lincoln Prairie Big Event involves a variety of options for our students K-8. The Big Events that demonstrate their learning are our Community Musical, LP EXPO or WITWILP event.

Project Development Time:

• Is instructionally based
• Has identifiable learning outcomes
• Targets the Illinois Learning Standards
• Provides for in-depth study and inquiry
• Offers choice
• Is an opportunity to develop individual strengths and weaknesses especially related to multiple intelligences and learning preferences
• Provides for flexible grouping by age, interest, and/or skill

PDT meets two times a week to allow students to pursue a learning opportunity of their choice. These sessions last 4-12 weeks.