Professional Development Institute
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FALL Graduate-Level Courses only $185
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Fall Courses Open September 3rd. Registration is open until December 1st.
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Fall courses are graduate-level and must be completed by December 15th. There are six written assignments in each course.
Click on the course to read a description and/or register.
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What are the benefits of a PDI online course?
Earn three units/credits for taking an online course for only $185 each!
Still not convinced? We are happy to provide you with access to a sample course. Click here for the form. 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?
There are six written assignments in each course. For more specific information, click the links above for the course you are interested in to see a topical outline or request a complete syllabus.
When do I have to complete the course?
You have until December 15th to complete all the requirements of your 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. 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. 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. If you are applying for credit, please note that Chapman's standard for course completion is one unit per week. So, you should take a minimum of three weeks to complete an online course.
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 the course cost?
Each three-unit graduate-level course is only $185. 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
- Participation in course/No refund
- NO REFUNDS will be issued in the last three weeks of the course regardless of participation.
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 within 24 business hours.
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 Ave. #200
Anaheim, CA 92807
ATTN: Fall
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