DAI Pros and Cons

With DAIWithout DAI
• Command and Control• Open lines of communication with local Commission of Education and government officials (CTE)• Higher Attendance• Less Disciplinary actions• Graduation rate is higher• Increased GPA• Fluid presence and transparency• Property Accountability• Proactive counseling concerning disciplinary issues• Conduct frequent follow-ups• Determine needs and interests of individual programs• Ability to regroup and reassess• Maintain annual on-site visits• Limited / no Command and Control• Greater loss of property due to lessened visibility and accountability• Reactive counseling to disciplinary issues• Decreased flow of information• Limited support to AI and SAI• Ability to visit programs reduced to once every 3-6 years