New School Year, New Strategies — Save 15% on All Courses!

The start of the school year is the perfect time to sharpen your skills and explore new teaching strategies. We’re here to support you with 15% off all professional development courses and university credit. Through September 25th, all courses are just $136 (regularly $159), and courses with graduate-level credit from UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies are just $331 (regularly $389). Whether you’re focusing on executive function skills, SEL, the science of reading, or tech integration, our online courses are written and taught by experienced educators and designed to support the needs of today’s classrooms.

Want to reap even more rewards? Save big with our Trio Package and Save offer when you bundle three courses. But don't wait, this sale ends September 25th.

Flex Course

$136

Regularly $159

Flex Course w/Credit

$331

Regularly $389

Trio Package & Save Offer




The Professional Development Institute has been offering professional development courses for teachers for over 28 years. All PDI courses are approved for graduate-level credit through the University of California San Diego Division of Extended Studies. Our online courses are designed to help teachers learn practical strategies to use immediately in the classroom. Many teachers use PDI's online continuing education courses to satisfy credential renewal or salary advancement requirements.

Are you a paraprofessional looking to take an online course? PDI has just the course for you! Click for details!

Do you have a question? Send an e-mail message to Allison Wynne, PDI's Program Coordinator for assistance.


Why take an online course from PDI?



PDI offers a very flexible course timeline that allows teachers to complete their professional development course in as few as three weeks, or take up to a year from the date of enrollment to complete.


PDI works with just one university to make professional development course completion documentation easy for teachers.


Every PDI online course follows the same six-unit format. We make it simple so teachers can take multiple courses and know exactly what to expect.


All course materials are available immediately in the professional development course. There are no textbooks required. So, teachers can begin their online course right away.



Course Spotlight


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Classroom Management Survival Course (K-8)

This online course for K-8 teachers provides practical classroom management strategies to create a positive and productive learning environment. Teachers will learn how to shift from reactive to proactive approaches, establish clear routines, and develop effective discipline plans. The course highlights strategies for supporting special populations, including students who have experienced trauma, multilingual learners, and those with learning disabilities. Topics include character education, cooperative learning, restorative practices for conflict resolution, and individualized behavior plans. By the end, teachers will feel better equipped to address common classroom management challenges with confidence.

"Content was meaningful and applicable to my situation. It was great to focus on workable behavior strategies that can be applied in the classroom. Very easy format to follow." - Carolyn Leslie



Earn Graduate-Level Credit from a Top Ten University

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PDI works with ONE university because they are top-ranked and nationally recognized. We make it easy, so there is no need to worry about choosing a university, counting units, or determining their costs — plus all courses will be conveniently listed on a single transcript!

Earn graduate-level credit for your PDI courses through the University of California San Diego, the eighth best public university in the country! UC San Diego is part of the University of California system and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).




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