Professional Development Institute

Online Courses and Teacher Resources

FLEX-TIME (Year-Round) Graduate-Level Courses only $112

10% Early Registration Discount on all courses through May 22nd

Click Here to Register Now for an Online Course for only $112

Credit fees are reduced this Summer! See details below!

 

Are you new to PDI? Click here for answers to your top questions

 

Flex-time courses are graduate-level (worth three graduate units) and you have up to one year to complete them. However, your completion paperwork is processed as soon as you complete the course.  Each course has five online tests and two written assignments.

Click on the course to read a description and/or register. 

   ***NEW**  Instructional Approaches for Literacy Development (PreK-3)/Registration fee $124 

   ***NEW**  A Primary Grade Teacher's Guide to Positive Discipline (K-3)/Registration fee $124 

   ***NEW**  Positive Discipline: A Powerful Approach to Classroom Management (4-12)/Registration fee $124

   Classroom Management Survival Course (K-12)/Registration fee $124

   Comprehension: The Key to Successful Reading (K-3)/Registration fee $124

   Comprehension Strategies for Middle and Upper Grades  (4-12)/Registration fee $124

   Designing and Creating a Virtual Field Trip (K-12)/Registration fee $124

   Designing and Creating a WebQuest (3-12)/Registration fee $124

   Developing Phonemic Awareness in Emergent Readers (PreK-2)/Registration fee $124

   Diagnostic and Prescriptive Teaching of Reading (K-3)/Registration fee $124

   Differentiated Instruction: One Size Does Not Fit All (K-6)/Registration fee $124

   Effective Internet Search Strategies (K-12)/Registration fee $124

   Effective Strategies for Emergent and Early Writers (PreK-3)/Registration fee $124

   Effective Strategies to Improve Student Writing (4-12)/Registration fee $124

   Effective Strategies for New Teachers (K-12)/Registration fee $124

   Expository Writing: Focus on Persuasive Essays (4-12)/Registration fee $124

   Expository Writing: Focus on Research Reports (4-12)/Registration fee $124

   Focus on Phonics (K-3)/Registration fee $124

   Hands-On Learning with Math Manipulatives (K-3)/Registration fee $124

   How to Manage Your Classroom for Student Success (K-12)/Registration fee $124 

   Improving Your Student's Test Taking Skills (2-12)/Registration fee $124 

   Instructional Strategies for ELD and SDAIE (K-12)/Registration fee $124

   Integrating the Internet and Multimedia (K-12)/Registration fee $124

   Managing and Integrating Technology into the Curriculum (K-12)/Registration fee $124 

   Managing and Integrating Technology into the Special Education Classroom (K-12)/Registration fee $124

   Reaching Students Through Character Education (K-12)/Registration fee $124

   Reading to Learn: Developing Strategic Reading Skills (4-12)/Registration fee $124 

   Reading in the Primary Grades: A Balanced Approach (K-3)/Registration fee $124

   Six Traits of Writing (K-6)/Registration fee $124

   Solving Math Word Problems: Strategies Your Students Need (4-8)/Registration fee $124

   Study Smarter Not Harder: Study Skills for Students (K-8)/Registration fee $124

   Teaching Reading in Grades PreK-3: Putting Research into Action  (PreK-3) /Registration fee $124

   Teaching Real World Math (K-3)/Registration fee $124

   Teaching Struggling Readers: Identification, Intervention, and Remediation (K-3)/Registration fee $124 

   Teaching Themes Through the Year/Three Units (K-6)/Registration fee $124

   Technology-Based Projects (3-12)/Registration fee $124

   Using Children's Literature in the Classroom (K-12)/Registration fee $124

   Vocabulary Instruction for Improved Reading Skills (4-12)/Registration fee $124

   Word Play: Vocabulary Instruction in the Primary Grades (K-3)/Registration fee $124

   Writer's Workshop in the Elementary Classroom (K-6)/Registration fee $124

   Young Adult Literature in the Classroom (4-12)/Registration fee $124

One-Unit Courses for Only $65. Click on the course to read a description and/or register.

   Designing and Creating a Language Arts WebQuest  (2-12) 

   Instructional Strategies for ELD and SDAIE  (K-12)

   Managing and Integrating Technology into the Curriculum  (K-12)

   Teaching Themes Through the Year  (K-12)

   Using Inspiration in the Classroom  (K-12)

   Using Microsoft Excel in the Classroom  (3-12)

   Using Microsoft Word in the Classroom  (K-12)

What are the benefits of a flex-time course?

  Earn three units/credits online for taking an online course for only $124 each!

  Courses are conducted entirely online. You do not have to GO anywhere to earn your units/credits.

  These continuing education courses are self-paced. They do not run on the semester schedule as other PDI courses do.

  These courses are open enrollment year-round to accommodate your schedule.  You have up to one year from registration to complete your course.

  Each three-unit course has five online tests and two written assignments. One-unit courses have four tests.

Still not convinced? We are happy to provide you with access to a sample course. Click here to visit a class. Or, you can take a look at what other teachers have said about PDI courses. Click here to read teacher testimonials.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU NEED ABOUT YOUR COURSE

What are the assignments?

Each course has online tests the participant takes to prove competency in the subject area. Generally, there are five tests with 10 questions on each test. There is also one required written assignment in each course. 

When do I have to complete the course?

You can work on these courses at your own pace, year-round. You have one year from the day you register to complete the course. When you complete your course you will automatically receive an e-mail completion letter. You then have the following options for further documentation, if needed:

• University Credit (see details below)
• Official PDI Completion Letter and Grade Report (see details below)
• Specific forms for state requirements (see details below)

Contact your district for their specific documentation requirements, if you are unsure of what you need.

Do I need university credit? What does it cost?

You can earn three semester units of graduate-level credit for each online course you take. (We do offer a few courses for one unit each.) The credit is from Chapman University. Chapman is a fully accredited University. Credit can be used for salary advancement and credential renewals. You will receive a letter grade and can get an official University transcript for the courses. Credit fees are a total of $210 for three unit courses and $70 for one unit courses. We do not build the credit fee into the price of the course because not all participants need the University credit.  A three unit course is equivalent to 45 hours of coursework.

SUMMER CREDIT SPECIAL: You can earn three semester units of graduate-level credit for each online course you take. (We do offer a few courses for one unit each.) This summer, credit fees are reduced to $55 per unit (regularly $70 per unit). The credit is from Chapman University. It is a fully accredited University. Credit can be used for salary advancement and credential renewals. You will receive a letter grade and can get an official University transcript for the courses. If you complete a summer course by August 25th, you qualify for the special summer credit fee. If you are taking a Flex-Time Course, you must complete your course between June 6th and August 25th in order to qualify for the summer credit special. It does not matter when you register for the course, the credit is determined by when you COMPLETE your course. We do not build the credit fee into the price of the course because not all participants need the University credit. In order to receive the summer rate, your credit form must be postmarked by August 31st.

Please note, if you do not meet the requirements above but send PDI/Chapman the $55 per unit rate rather than the $70 per unit rate, your credit will be held until you pay the additional fee. This could result in a serious delay in obtaining your grade report and/or transcript.

Do I need an official completion letter and grade report from PDI? What does it cost?

The following states have approved PDI courses without the need for University credit: Illinois, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. Many districts have also approved PDI courses without the need for University credit. Click here to see a list of districts who have approved our courses. Fees for an official PDI completion letter (you will automatically get a free completion letter via e-mail) and official PDI grade report are $9 per letter/report. This fee does not have to be paid until the completion of your course. An online request form is provided in the course completion information.

Do I need special technology?

Absolutely not! The system we use for the courses is Internet-based. All you need is a browser (Netscape, Internet Explorer, AOL, etc.) and e-mail. THERE IS NOTHING TO DOWNLOAD OR INSTALL. If you can point and click, you can take the course!

What does it cost?

Each one-unit course is $65 and a three-unit course is $124. Note that credit fees (if you need them) are separate from these registration fees.

What is the refund policy?

The following policy applies to refunds for online courses:

• Within 24 hours of registration/No access or participation in course/Full refund
• After 24 hours of registration/No participation in course/Full refund LESS $40 processing fee (only if refund request is within 15 days of registration)
• Participation in course/No refund

Questions?

Click here for INSTANT answers to your top questions

Contact Caryn Chavez at caryn@webteaching.com

Registration

There are two ways to register. (Note that purchase orders are no longer accepted)

1)  You can select your course and pay immediately by credit card. You will receive access as soon as we receive your payment.

2)  You can complete the registration form and click the Submit button. Then, you need to send payment to PDI. You will be registered for the course once your payment is received. 

Send payment (check) to:

PDI

1100 N. Tustin Avenue #200

Anaheim, CA 92807

ATTN: Flex-Time

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