PDPI Schedule and Calendar
Overall Program Calendar
Below is the schedule of orientation, academic and professional activities for the six-week period
sequence, content & times subject to change. Updated 6/18/2025
June 28 - June 29
- Friday, June 28: Arrival
- Saturday, June 29: Orientation to Community
Week 1: June 30 - July 6
- Monday, June 30
- Daily Sessions
- Evening: Free (study, sports, other)
- Tuesday, July 1
- Daily Sessions
- 4:15 – Full Group Meet-Up
- Evening: Free or Activity
- 7:15 – SEO Copperheads Baseball (req’d all)
- Wednesday, July 2
- Daily Sessions
- Evening: Free or Activity
- Thursday, July 3
- 10:30 – visit ACPL; pending
- Classes Cancelled for July 4 Holiday Weekend Travel
- Friday, July 4 - Sunday, July 6
- Free holiday weekend
Week 2: July 7 - July 13
- Monday, July 7
- Daily Sessions
- 4:15 – visit ACPL; pending
- Evening: Free (study, sports, other)
- Tuesday, July 8
- Daily Sessions
- Evening: Free or Activity
- 4:30 – Tour of Passionworks Studio (all)
- 6:-8:00 –BINGO at the Union (optional)
- Wednesday, July 9
- Daily Sessions
- 10am – Visit Athens Middle Sch;
- 4:15 – Full Group Meet-Up
- 6:-7:00 –Art Night at Passion works (optional)
- 7:15 –Copperheads Baseball (optional $)
- Thursday, July 10
- Daily Sessions
- 4:30 –Activity at Passionworks Studio (all)
- Evening: Free (study, sports, other)
- Friday, July 11
- Daily sessions
- 9:45-10:45 – Kids on Campus (A- primary; B-middle)
- 11-12 – Kids on Campus (A- middle; B-primary)
- Saturday, July 12
- Off-campus Trip (1): Columbus Statehouse & Shopping Day Trip (8:30am-9pm)
- Sunday, July 13
- Off-campus Trip (2): State Park: Old Man’s Cave (12:30-6pm)
Week 3: July 14 - July 20
- Monday, July 14
- Daily Sessions
- Evening: Free (study, sports, other)
- Ohio Brew Week begins
- Tuesday, July 15
- Daily Sessions
- 4:15 – Full Group Meet-Up
- Evening: Free or Activity
- 6:-8:00 –BINGO at the Union (optional)
- Wednesday, July 16
- Daily Sessions (adapted)
- 10am –Visit Athens High School
- 6-7:00 –Art Night at Passion works (option)
- Thursday, July 17
- Daily Sessions
- Evening: Free (study, sports, other)
- 7:15 –Copperheads Baseball (option $)
- Friday, July 18
- Daily Sessions
- Evening: Free (study, sports, other)
- 7:15 –Copperheads Baseball (option $)
- Saturday, July 19
- Free Day
- LAST CALL Block Party - Ohio Brew Week Ends (Optional)
- Sunday, July 20
- Off-campus Trip (3): Marietta, Ohio River Boat Ride (9:30 am – 5:00pm)
Week 4: July 21 - July 27
- Monday, July 21
- Daily Sessions (adapted)
- 3-5:00 Brazilian Culture Event!!
- Tuesday, July 22
- Daily Sessions
- Athens City Hall: Tour and Info Session; Pending
- 4:15 – Full Group Meet-Up
- 6:-8:00 –BINGO at the Union (optional)
- Wednesday, July 23
- Daily Sessions
- 6-7:00 –Art Night at Passionworks (optional)
- Thursday, July 24
- Daily Sessions
- 4:15 – Full Group Meet-Up
- Evening: Free
- 7:15 –Copperheads Baseball (option $)
- Friday, July 25
- Off-campus Trip (5): Visit Amish Country & Homestay (leave 8am)
- Saturday, July 26
- Homestay - Cleaveland
- Sunday, July 27
- Return from Homestay (8:00pm)
Week 5: July 28 - August 3
- Monday, July 28
- Daily Sessions
- Evening: Free (study, sports, other)
- Tuesday, July 29
- Daily Sessions
- 4:15 – Full Group Meet-Up
- 6:-8:00 –BINGO at the Union (optional)
- Wednesday, July 30
- Daily Sessions
- 10am – Visit Plains Int. Sch;
- 2pm – Visit East Elem
- 6-7:00 –Art Night at Passion works (optional)
- Thursday, July 31
- Daily Sessions
- 4:15 – Full Group Meet-Up
- Evening: Free (study, sports, other)
- Friday, August 1
- Daily Sessions
- Evening: Free (Study, Sports, Other)
- Saturday, August 2
- Free Weekend
- Athens Community Arts & Music Festival (optional)
- Sunday, August 3
- Free Weekend
Week 6: August 4 - August 8
- Monday, August 4
- Daily Sessions
- Evening: Free (study, sports, other)
- Tuesday, August 5
- Daily Sessions
- Evening: Free (Study, Sports, Other)
- Wednesday, August 6
- Final Project Presentations
- Graduation Banquet
- Thursday, August 7
- Packing Day & Evaluation
- 10am – Full Group Meet-Up
- Friday, August 8
- Departure Day - Leave Athens
Weekly Academic Schedule
There are no classes scheduled July 4th and July 5th due to the holiday weekend. Subject to change, last updated 6/24/2024.
Week 1: June 30 - July 4
| Time | Monday 6/30 | Tuesday 7/1 | Wednesday 7/2 | Thursday 7/3 | Friday 7/4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00-8:00 | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast for those not traveling | Breakfast for those not traveling |
| 8:00-9:00 | Fluency Class: Aural Skills (Listening) (2 sections) | Fluency Class: Aural Skills (Listening) (2 sections) | Fluency Class: Aural Skills (Listening) (2 sections) | No classes. Free Weekend for Participants to travel | No classes. Free Weekend for Participants to travel |
| 9:00-10:00 | Fluency Class: Oral Skills (Speaking) (2 sections) | Fluency Class: Oral Skills (Speaking) (2 sections) | Fluency Class: Oral Skills (Speaking) (2 sections) | No classes. Free Weekend for Participants to travel | No classes. Free Weekend for Participants to travel |
| 10:00-10:15 | Break | Break | Break | ||
| 10:15-12:15 | TEFL Methods A/ Technology Class B | TEFL Methods A/ Technology Class B | TEFL Methods A/ Technology Class B | No classes. Free Weekend for Participants to travel | No classes. Free Weekend for Participants to travel |
| 12:15-2:00 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch for those not traveling | Lunch for those not traveling |
| 2:00-4:00 | TEFL Methods B/Technology Class A | TEFL Methods Class B/ Lab Time Class A | TEFL Methods B/Technology Class A | No classes. Free Weekend for Participants to travel | No classes. Free Weekend for Participants to travel |
| 4:00-5:00 | Community Access | Admin Time - Full Group | Community Access | ||
| 5:00-6:30 | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner for those not traveling | Dinner for those not traveling |
| Evening | Free Time for Evening Activities | 7:15 – SEO CopperheadBaseball (req’d) | Free Time for Evening Activities |
Week 2: July 7 - July 11
| Time | Monday 7/7 | Tuesday 7/8 | Wednesday 7/9 | Thursday 7/10 | Friday 7/11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00-8:00 | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast |
| 8:00-9:00 | Fluency Class: Aural Skills (Listening) (2 sections) | Fluency Class: Aural Skills (Listening) (2 sections) | Fluency Class: Aural Skills (Listening) (2 sections) | Fluency Class: Aural Skills (Listening) (2 sections) | Fluency Class: Aural Skills (Listening) (2 sections) |
| 9:00-10:00 | Fluency Class: Oral Skills (Speaking) (2 sections) | Fluency Class: Oral Skills (Speaking) (2 sections) | Fluency Class: Oral Skills (Speaking) (2 sections) | Kids on Campus Service Learning | Fluency Class: Oral Skills (Speaking) (2 sections) |
| 10:00-10:15 | Break | Break | Break | Break | Break |
| 10:15-12:15 | TEFL Methods A/Technology Class B | TEFL Methods Class A/ Lab Time Class B | Visit Athens Middle School | TEFL Methods Class A/ Lab Time Class B | 9:45-10:45 – Kids on Campus 11-12 – Kids on Campus |
| 12:15-2:00 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 2:00-4:00 | TEFL Methods B/Technology Class A | TEFL Methods Class B/ Lab Time Class A | 2-3:00 - TEFL Methods A – MS VISIT DEBRIEF/Technology Class B 3-4:00 - TEFL Methods B – MS VISIT DEBRIEF /Technology Class A | TEFL Methods Class B/ Lab Time Class A | Open Lab - Final Project Work Or Community Access |
| 4:00-5:00 | Community Access | 4:30 Passion Works Tour | Admin Time - Full Group | 4:30 Passion Works Visit | Community Access |
| 5:00-6:30 | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner |
| Evening | Free Time for Evening Activities | Free Time for Evening Activities | Community Night at Passion Works | Free Time for Evening Activities | Free |
Week 3: July 14 - July 18
| Time | Monday 7/14 | Tuesday 7/15 | Wednesday 7/16 | Thursday 7/17 | Friday 7/18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00-8:00 | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast |
| 8:00-9:00 | Fluency Class: Aural Skills (Listening) (2 sections) | Fluency Class: Aural Skills (Listening) (2 sections) | Fluency Class: Aural Skills (Listening) (2 sections) | Fluency Class: Aural Skills (Listening) (2 sections) | Fluency Class: Aural Skills (Listening) (2 sections) |
| 9:00-10:00 | Fluency Class: Oral Skills (Speaking) (2 sections) | Fluency Class: Oral Skills (Speaking) (2 sections) | Fluency Class: Oral Skills (Speaking) (2 sections) | Fluency Class: Oral Skills (Speaking) (2 sections) | Fluency Class: Oral Skills (Speaking) (2 sections) |
| 10:00-10:15 | Break | Break | Break | Break | Break |
| 10:15-12:15 | TEFL Methods A/Technology Class B | TEFL Methods Class A/ Lab Time Class B | Visit Athens Highschool | TEFL Methods Class A/ Lab Time Class B | Final Project Work (Lab) Or Community Access |
| 12:15-2:00 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 2:00-4:00 | TEFL Methods B/Technology Class A | TEFL Methods Class B/ Lab Time Class A | 2-3:00 - TEFL Methods A – HS VISIT DEBRIEF/Technology Class B 3-4:00 - TEFL Methods B – HS VISIT DEBRIEF /Technology Class A | TEFL Methods Class B/ Lab Time Class A | Final Project Work (Lab) Or Community Access |
| 4:00-5:00 | Community Access | Admin Time - Full Group | Community Access | Community Access | Community Access |
| 5:00-6:30 | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner |
| Evening | Free Time for Evening Activities | Free Time for Evening Activities | Community Art Night | Free Time for Evening Activities | Free |
Week 4: July 21 - July 25
| Time | Monday 7/21 | Tuesday 7/22 | Wednesday 7/23 | Thursday 7/24 | Friday 7/25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00-8:00 | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast |
| 8:00-9:00 | Fluency Class: Aural Skills (Listening) (2 sections) | 8:15-12:15 - Athens City Hall: Tour and Info Session | Fluency Class: Aural Skills (Listening) (2 sections) | Fluency Class: Aural Skills (Listening) (2 sections) | Prepare for Homestay & Amish Country |
| 9:00-10:00 | Fluency Class: Oral Skills (Speaking) (2 sections) | 8:15-12:15 - Athens City Hall: Tour and Info Session | Fluency Class: Oral Skills (Speaking) (2 sections) | Fluency Class: Oral Skills (Speaking) (2 sections) | Depart for Homestay & Amish Country |
| 10:00-10:15 | Break | Break | Break | Break | Travel to Homestay & Amish Country |
| 10:15-12:15 | 10:15-11:15 - TEFL Methods A/ Technology Class B 11:15-12:15 - TEFL Methods B/ Technology Class A | 8:15-12:15 - Athens City Hall: Tour and Info Session | TEFL Methods Class A/Technology Class B | TEFL Methods Class A/ Lab Time Class B | Lunch |
| 12:15-2:00 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Tour Amish Country |
| 2:00-4:00 | 2-3:00 - Brazilian Culture Event Set-Up | 2-3:00 - TEFL Methods A/ Lab Time Class B 3-4:00 - TEFL Methods B / Lab Time Class A | TEFL Methods Class B/Technology Class A | TEFL Methods Class B/ Lab Time Class A | Depart for Homestay |
| 4:00-5:00 | 3-5:00 Brazilian Culture Event!! | Admin Time - Full Group | Community Access | Admin Time - Full Group | Arrive for Homestay & Dinner |
| 5:00-6:30 | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Free |
| Evening | Free Time for Evening Activities | Free Time for Evening Activities | Community Art Night | Free Time for Evening Activities |
Week 5: July 28 - August 1
| Time | Monday 7/28 | Tuesday 7/29 | Wednesday 7/30 | Thursday 7/31 | Friday 8/1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00-8:00 | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast |
| 8:00-9:00 | Fluency Class: Aural Skills (Listening) (2 sections) | Fluency Class: Aural Skills (Listening) (2 sections) | Fluency Class: Aural Skills (Listening) (2 sections) | Fluency Class: Aural Skills (Listening) (2 sections) | Fluency Class: Aural Skills (Listening) (2 sections) |
| 9:00-10:00 | Fluency Class: Oral Skills (Speaking) (2 sections) | Fluency Class: Oral Skills (Speaking) (2 sections) | Fluency Class: Oral Skills (Speaking) (2 sections) | Fluency Class: Oral Skills (Speaking) (2 sections) | Fluency Class: Oral Skills (Speaking) (2 sections) |
| 10:00-10:15 | Break | Break | Break | Break | Break |
| 10:15-12:15 | TEFL Methods A/Technology Class B | TEFL Methods Class A/ Lab Time Class B | Visit Plains Intermediate School | TEFL Methods Class A/ Lab Time Class B | Final Project Work (Lab) Or Community Access |
| 12:15-2:00 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 2:00-4:00 | TEFL Methods B/Technology Class A | TEFL Methods Class B/ Lab Time Class A | Visit East Elementary | TEFL Methods Class B/Pronunciation Lab Time Class A | Final Project Work (Lab) Or Community Access |
| 4:00-5:00 | Community Access | Admin Time - Full Group | Community Access | Admin Time - Full Group | Community Access |
| 5:00-6:30 | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner |
| Evening | Free Time for Evening Activities | Free Time for Evening Activities | Community Art Night | Free Time for Evening Activities | Free |
Week 6: August 4 - August 8
| Time | Monday 8/4 | Tuesday 8/5 | Wednesday 8/6 | Thursday 8/7 | Friday 8/8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00-8:00 | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast | Breakfast |
| 8:00-9:00 | Fluency Class: Aural Skills (Listening) (2 sections) | Fluency Class: Aural Skills (Listening) (2 sections) | Final Project Presentations (Tupper 104) | Packing Day | Depart for Brazil |
| 9:00-10:00 | Fluency Class: Oral Skills (Speaking) (2 sections) | Fluency Class: Oral Skills (Speaking) (2 sections) | Final Project Presentations (Tupper 104) | Packing Day | Depart for Brazil |
| 10:00-10:15 | Break | Break | Break | Admin Time - Full Group | |
| 10:15-12:15 | TEFL Methods A/ Technology Class B | TEFL Methods Class A/ Lab Time Class B | Final Project Presentations (Tupper 104) | Final Program Evaluation | Depart for Brazil |
| 12:15-2:00 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 2:00-4:00 | TEFL Methods B/ Technology Class A | TEFL Methods Class B/ Lab Time Class A | Prepare for Graduation Banquet | Packing Day | Depart for Brazil |
| 4:00-5:00 | Community Access | Community Access | Prepare for Graduation Banquet | Packing Day | Depart for Brazil |
| 5:00-6:30 | Dinner | Dinner | Graduation Banquet | Dinner | |
| Evening | Free Time for Evening Activities | Free Time for Evening Activities | Graduation Banquet | Packing Day |
Appendix 3 Total Hours and Proposed Faculty
The proposed summary of the total hours (180 hours total) of instruction and lab hours is as follows:
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Fluency Class (Aural Skills focus)* | 25 |
| Fluency Class (Oral Skills focus) | 25 |
| Methodology | 50 |
| Instructional Technology | 20 |
| Labs (Conversation/Pronunciation Hours, Community Access, School Visits) | 60 |
*This design meets the 2/3 classroom contact and 1/3 lab hours requested in Attachment A Scope of Work. Fluency Class totals 50 hours (25+25)