Grade Documentation

PDI offers several options for documenting course completion. Review the options below and check with your district or state to determine whether an official university transcript is required.

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Official Transcripts from American College of Education (ACE)

Choose this option if your district or state requires an official university transcript or you want credit toward an advanced degree. Through American College of Education (ACE), PDI courses earn 3 semester credits that may be used for salary advancement, credential renewal, or select M.Ed. programs.

Obtaining Official Transcripts:

Once you have met all the course requirements, PDI will post your final grade and forward your credit paperwork to ACE. You will be notified via e-mail from ACE that your grade has been posted at which time you may request a transcript through Parchment. Digital transcripts are typically delivered within hours. Mailed transcripts usually arrive within 7–10 days. Expedited mailing options are available through Parchment if needed. View a sample ACE transcript.

Official Transcripts from UCSD Division of Extended Studies

Choose this option if your district or state requires an official university transcript. Through UC San Diego (UCSD), PDI courses earn 3⅓ semester units (5 quarter units) of graduate-level continuing education credit, typically used for salary advancement or credential renewal.

Obtaining Official Transcripts:

Once you have successfully completed all course requirements, PDI will post your final grade and submit your credit paperwork to UCSD. UCSD will then record your course and letter grade and process your official transcript. Your official transcript will be provided at no additional charge and should arrive approximately three weeks after PDI issues your final grade. View a sample UCSD transcript.

Expedited Transcripts:

If you need your transcript sooner, expedited processing of your complimentary transcript is available for an additional fee. Your final grade must already be posted before you can request expedited processing.

To request an expedited transcript, email [email protected] with the subject line “Expedited Transcript Request – UCSD.” In your email, be sure to include the date your final grade was posted. Our team will then assist you with the next steps.

PDI Grade Report

Not all teachers are required to provide a university transcript to document course completion. As an alternative, PDI offers a cumulative Grade Report.

You can easily download your PDI Grade Report at no cost directly from your PDI account and share it with your school district or other appropriate personnel.

Please note: to help protect participant information and comply with privacy requirements, PDI does not email or mail grade reports to participants or third parties. Instead, your grade report is available securely through your account, giving you access to download and share it whenever needed.

If you have any questions about your grade report, please contact us at [email protected] or, for faster assistance during regular business hours (Mon-Fri: 8 AM – 4:30 PM PST), connect with our team via chat.

Letter of Completion

Don’t need an official transcript? Simply log in to your PDI account to download or print a Letter of Completion showing that you successfully completed your course.

NYSED CTLE Hours (Sponsor #23352)

PDI has supported thousands of New York teachers in meeting their CTLE requirements, increasing their salaries, and advancing their careers. PDI is an approved sponsor for the New York State Education Department Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE).

NYSED CTLE Hours (Sponsor #23352)

After completing a PDI course and receiving your final grade, you can access the grade documentation you need for verification or submission. PDI’s sponsor number is 23352. Learn more about grade documentation options.

Please note that one-unit/15-hour courses are not eligible for CTLE hours.

If you have questions about CTLE hours or certificates, please contact us at [email protected].

Please note:

PDI always recommends confirming with your state or district that our courses will count toward your intended purpose before purchasing.
Course credit values are determined in partnership with accredited universities and may be updated to reflect current academic standards. While course content remains consistent, credit equivalencies are subject to change based on periodic reviews. We ensure all listings reflect the most current credit values at the time of enrollment.

PDPs for Massachusetts (Provider #F2021011)

PDI’s graduate-level, degree-eligible courses are designed to support educators’ professional growth and licensure renewal goals. These credit-bearing courses may be applied toward an advanced degree and can help educators meet state renewal requirements, subject to district and state approval.

PDPs for Massachusetts (Provider #F2021011)

PDI is an approved provider of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and is authorized to award Professional Development Points (PDPs) to Massachusetts educators. Our PD Provider Number is F2021011.

Massachusetts educators who complete a 3-credit course with ACE graduate-level, degree-eligible credit may earn 67.5 PDPs. To receive PDPs, be sure to select the ACE credit option when enrolling.

After completing your course and receiving your final grade, PDI will post your final grade and forward your credit paperwork to ACE. You will be notified via e-mail from ACE that your grade has been posted at which time you may request a transcript through Parchment. PDI’s provider number is F2021011.

If you have questions about the PDP process, please contact us at [email protected].

Please note:

PDI always recommends confirming with your state or district that our courses will count toward your intended purpose before purchasing.
Course credit values are determined in partnership with accredited universities and may be updated to reflect current academic standards. While course content remains consistent, credit equivalencies are subject to change based on periodic reviews. We ensure all listings reflect the most current credit values at the time of enrollment.

Obtaining Additional Official Transcripts

If you enrolled in a course AFTER January 30, 2026 and received credit from ACE, you can request an additional transcript through Parchment.
If you enrolled in a course with AFTER November 1, 2012, and received credit from UCSD, you can request an additional transcript from UCSD Division of Extended Studies.
If you enrolled in a course with graduate credit PRIOR to November 1, 2012, you can request an additional transcript from University of San Diego (USD).
If you enrolled in a course with graduate credit PRIOR to 2010, you can request an additional transcript from Chapman University.