ParaDYM Academy is our after-school and extended day program made up of hands- on, interactive, interconnected media programs called, Co-Ops. Co-Ops are designed to empowering at-risk and marginalized youth through transmedia production and media literacy. Our Co-Ops are hands-on, therefore students learn by working on media projects for local nonprofits in need of media production.

ParaDYM Academy provides programming at DiLoreto Magnet School and our primary location o 600 East St. New Britain CT

DiLoreto hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs 3-5:30 - (hours increased from 4:15 due to later busing)

Fern St. hours: Mon 2-4:30, Tues 2-7, Thurs 2-7; Sat noon -4)

Instruction model: Station rotation. This model provides student centered learning where the first 30 minutes are instructor lead, followed by a mix or hands-on, small group or one-on-one instruction. Our lesson plans are, quickly implemented, hands-on and promotes higher level thinking.

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS

ParaDYM Academy

play. produce. empower.

Since 2008, ParaDYM Academy has provided after school and out-of-school instruction in video production, digital music production, and game design to over 1,000 marginalized youth throughout Central Connecticut.

ParaDYM Academy provides programming at DiLoreto Magnet School and our primary location o 600 East St. New Britain CT

DiLoreto hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs 3-5:30 - (hours increased from 4:15 due to later busing)

Fern St. hours: Mon 2-4:30, Tues 2-7, Thurs 2-7; Sat noon -4)

Instruction model: Station rotation. This model provides student centered learning where the first 30 minutes are instructor lead, followed by a mix or hands-on, small group or one-on-one instruction. Our lesson plans are, quickly implemented, hands-on and promotes higher level thinking.

INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS

ParaDYM Academy

play. produce. empower.

Since 2008, ParaDYM Academy has provided after school and out-of-school instruction in video production, digital music production, and game design to over 1,000 marginalized youth throughout Central Connecticut.

ParaDYM Academy provides programming at DiLoreto Magnet School and our primary location o 600 East St. New Britain CT

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DiLoreto hours​: ​Mon, Tues, Thurs 3-5:30 - (hours increased from 4:15 due to later busing)

Fern St. hours:​ Mon 2-4:30, Tues 2-7, Thurs 2-7; Sat noon -4)

Instruction model​:​ Station rotation. This model provides student centered learning where the first 30 minutes are instructor lead, followed by a mix or hands-on, small group or one-on-one instruction. Our lesson plans are, quickly implemented, hands-on and promotes higher level thinking.

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INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS

DiLoreto hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs 3-5:30 - (hours increased from 4:15 due to later busing)

Fern St. hours: Mon 2-4:30, Tues 2-7, Thurs 2-7; Sat noon -4)

Instruction model: Station rotation. This model provides student centered learning where the first 30 minutes are instructor lead, followed by a mix or hands-on, small group or one-on-one instruction. Our lesson plans are, quickly implemented, hands-on and promotes higher level thinking.