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PDI Flex Courses by Grade Level
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- PDI offers two registration options. Register for a flex course for only $149! Or, register for a flex course including UCSD credit for only $379!
- PDI flex courses are typically used for salary advancement and/or credential renewal.
- PDI flex courses are worth 3 ⅓ semester units (5 quarter units) of post-baccalaureate (graduate) credit from University of California San Diego (UCSD) Extension, a WASC accredited university.
- You have up to one year from the date you register to complete a flex-time course.
- Your completion paperwork is processed as soon as you complete your online course (as long as you have completed all the course requirements and met the minimum time requirement).
- Each flex course has five online tests and five written assignments.
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- Register for a flex course using PDI's secure online shopping cart. Click here to register.
- Within 24 business hours, you will receive an e-mail message from PDI with access information and instructions for participating in your course.
- Questions? Click here to send a message to Sydney Gaughan, PDI Education Coordinator for assistance.
Choose the flex course you wish to take from the options below. Click on any course title to register or to gain more detailed information about the content of the course. Flex course registration fee is only $149 or register for a flex course including university credit for only $379! Click the links below to jump to the grade level you are interested in.
| Pre- Kindergarten | Kindergarten | Grade One | Grade Two | Grade Three |
| Grade Four | Grade Five | Grade Six | Middle School | High School |
Pre- Kindergarten
Developing Phonemic Awareness in Emergent Readers (PreK-2)
Effective Strategies for Emergent and Early Writers (PreK-3)
Reading Foundations for Emergent and Early Readers (PreK-2)
Kindergarten
Active and Hands-On Science Instruction (K-6)
Anti-Bullying Strategies for Primary Grades (K-3)
Best Practices for a Successful Primary Classroom (K-3)
Character Education for the 21st Century (K-12)
Classroom Management Survival Course (K-8)
Comprehension: The Key to Successful Reading (K-3)
Conquering the Behavioral Challenges of Special Needs Students (K-2)
The Daily 5 (K-3)
Data-Driven Instruction (K-12)
Developing Phonemic Awareness in Emergent Readers (PreK-2)
Differentiated Instruction: One Size Does Not Fit All (K-6)
Educational Technology 101 (K-12)
Educating the Whole Student: Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning (K-12)
Effective Strategies for Emergent and Early Writers (PreK-3)
Effectively Using iPads to Transform Your Classroom (K-12)
Embracing Diversity and Equity with Culturally Responsive Teaching (K-12)
Focus on Phonics (K-3)
Google as a Classroom Tool for Learning (K-12)
Guiding Emergent and Early Struggling Writers to Success (K-2)
Making the Most of the Internet in the Classroom (K-12)
Mastering Google Apps for Education (K-12)
Math Manipulatives in the Primary Classroom (K-2)
Multimedia Project Design and Development (K-12)
A New Approach to Spelling Instruction (K-6)
The Next Generation Science Standards (K-12)
Preparing English Language Learners (ESL/ELL/ENL) for Success (K-6)
Preparing Students for the Common Core Assessments (K-12)
Preparing Students with Special Needs to Meet the Standards (K-3)
Reading Foundations for Emergent and Early Readers (PreK-2)
Response to Intervention in Reading (K-6)
Responsive Classroom Management for the Primary Grades (K-3)
Teaching Primary Grade Math Problem-Solving Skills (K-2)
Teaching STEM and NGSS at the Primary Level (K-2)
Teaching Students with Special Needs in the Mainstream Classroom (K-6)
Using Google Classroom for Teaching and Learning (K-12)
Word Play: Vocabulary Instruction in the Primary Grades (K-3
Grade One
Active and Hands-On Science Instruction (K-6)
Anti-Bullying Strategies for Primary Grades (K-3)
Best Practices for a Successful Primary Classroom (K-3)
Character Education for the 21st Century (K-12)
Classroom Management Survival Course (K-8)
Comprehension: The Key to Successful Reading (K-3)
Conquering the Behavioral Challenges of Special Needs Students (K-2)
The Daily 5 (K-3)
Data-Driven Instruction (K-12)
Developing Phonemic Awareness in Emergent Readers (PreK-2)
Differentiated Instruction: One Size Does Not Fit All (K-6)
Educational Technology 101 (K-12)
Educating the Whole Student: Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning (K-12)
Effective Strategies for Emergent and Early Writers (PreK-3)
Effectively Using iPads to Transform Your Classroom (K-12)
Embracing Diversity and Equity with Culturally Responsive Teaching (K-12)
Focus on Phonics (K-3)
Google as a Classroom Tool for Learning (K-12)
Guiding Emergent and Early Struggling Writers to Success (K-2)
Making the Most of the Internet in the Classroom (K-12)
Mastering Google Apps for Education (K-12)
Math Manipulatives in the Primary Classroom (K-2)
Multimedia Project Design and Development (K-12)
A New Approach to Spelling Instruction (K-6)
The Next Generation Science Standards (K-12)
Preparing English Language Learners (ESL/ELL/ENL) for Success (K-6)
Preparing Students for the Common Core Assessments (K-12)
Preparing Students with Special Needs to Meet the Standards (K-3)
Reading Foundations for Emergent and Early Readers (PreK-2)
Response to Intervention in Reading (K-6)
Responsive Classroom Management for the Primary Grades (K-3)
Teaching Primary Grade Math Problem-Solving Skills (K-2)
Teaching STEM and NGSS at the Primary Level (K-2)
Teaching Students with Special Needs in the Mainstream Classroom (K-6)
Using Google Classroom for Teaching and Learning (K-12)
Word Play: Vocabulary Instruction in the Primary Grades (K-3)
Grade Two
Active and Hands-On Science Instruction (K-6)
Anti-Bullying Strategies for Primary Grades (K-3)
Best Practices for a Successful Primary Classroom (K-3)
Character Education for the 21st Century (K-12)
Classroom Management Survival Course (K-8)
Comprehension: The Key to Successful Reading (K-3)
Conquering the Behavioral Challenges of Special Needs Students (K-2)
The Daily 5 (K-3)
Data-Driven Instruction (K-12)
Developing Phonemic Awareness in Emergent Readers (PreK-2)
Differentiated Instruction: One Size Does Not Fit All (K-6)
Educational Technology 101 (K-12)
Educating the Whole Student: Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning (K-12)
Effective Strategies for Emergent and Early Writers (PreK-3)
Effectively Using iPads to Transform Your Classroom (K-12)
Embracing Diversity and Equity with Culturally Responsive Teaching (K-12)
Focus on Phonics (K-3)
Google as a Classroom Tool for Learning (K-12)
Guiding Emergent and Early Struggling Writers to Success (K-2)
Improving Your Students' Test Taking Skills (2-12)
Making the Most of the Internet in the Classroom (K-12)
Mastering Google Apps for Education (K-12)
Math Manipulatives in the Primary Classroom (K-2)
Multimedia Project Design and Development (K-12)
A New Approach to Spelling Instruction (K-6)
The Next Generation Science Standards (K-12)
Preparing English Language Learners (ESL/ELL/ENL) for Success (K-6)
Preparing Students for the Common Core Assessments (K-12)
Preparing Students with Special Needs to Meet the Standards (K-3)
Reading Foundations for Emergent and Early Readers (PreK-2)
Response to Intervention in Reading (K-6)
Responsive Classroom Management for the Primary Grades (K-3)
Teaching Primary Grade Math Problem-Solving Skills (K-2)
Teaching STEM and NGSS at the Primary Level (K-2)
Teaching Students with Special Needs in the Mainstream Classroom (K-6)
Using Google Classroom for Teaching and Learning (K-12)
Word Play: Vocabulary Instruction in the Primary Grades (K-3)
Grade Three
Active and Hands-On Science Instruction (K-6)
Anti-Bullying Strategies for Primary Grades (K-3)
Best Practices for a Successful Primary Classroom (K-3)
Character Education for the 21st Century (K-12)
Classroom Management Survival Course (K-8)
Comprehension: The Key to Successful Reading (K-3)
The Daily 5 (K-3)
Data-Driven Instruction (K-12)
Designing and Creating a WebQuest (3-12)
Differentiated Instruction: One Size Does Not Fit All (K-6)
Educational Technology 101 (K-12)
Educating the Whole Student: Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning (K-12)
Effective Strategies for Emergent and Early Writers (PreK-3)
Effectively Using iPads to Transform Your Classroom (K-12)
Embracing Diversity and Equity with Culturally Responsive Teaching (K-12)
Focus on Phonics (K-3)
Google as a Classroom Tool for Learning (K-12)
Helping Middle Grade Struggling Writers Achieve Success (3-6)
Improving Your Students' Test Taking Skills (2-12)
Learner-Centered Math Instruction Using Manipulatives (3-6)
Making the Most of the Internet in the Classroom (K-12)
Mastering Google Apps for Education (K-12)
Math Problem-Solving Strategies for Grades 3-6 (3-6)
Multimedia Project Design and Development (K-12)
A New Approach to Spelling Instruction (K-6)
The Next Generation Science Standards (K-12)
Preparing English Language Learners (ESL/ELL/ENL) for Success (K-6)
Preparing Students for the Common Core Assessments (K-12)
Preparing Students with Special Needs to Meet the Standards (K-3)
Response to Intervention in Reading (K-6)
Responsive Classroom Management for the Primary Grades (K-3)
Teaching Students with Special Needs in the Mainstream Classroom (K-6)
Unleashing the Power of the NGSS and STEM (3-5)
Using Google Classroom for Teaching and Learning (K-12)
Word Play: Vocabulary Instruction in the Primary Grades (K-3)
Grade Four
Active and Hands-On Science Instruction (K-6)
Best Practices for a Successful 4th-6th Grade Classroom (4-6)
Bullying: Awareness, Prevention, and Intervention (4-8)
Character Education for the 21st Century (K-12)
Classroom Management Survival Course (K-8)
Comprehension Strategies for Middle and Upper Grades (4-12)
Data-Driven Instruction (K-12)
Designing and Creating a WebQuest (3-12)
Differentiated Instruction: One Size Does Not Fit All (K-6)
Digital Storytelling: Using Technology to Write Stories (4-12)
Educational Technology 101 (K-12)
Educating the Whole Student: Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning (K-12)
Effective Strategies to Improve Student Writing (4-12)
Effectively Using iPads to Transform Your Classroom (K-12)
Embracing Diversity and Equity with Culturally Responsive Teaching (K-12)
Engaging, Motivating, and Managing Your Students (4-8)
The Flipped Classroom: An Interactive Approach to Student Engagement (4-12)
Google as a Classroom Tool for Learning (K-12)
Helping Middle Grade Struggling Writers Achieve Success (3-6)
Implementing the Workshop Model in Reading, Writing, Math, and Science (4-8)
Improving Your Students' Test Taking Skills (2-12)
Interventions for Middle Grade Struggling Readers (4-6)
Learner-Centered Math Instruction Using Manipulatives (3-6)
Making the Most of the Internet in the Classroom (K-12)
Mastering Google Apps for Education (K-12)
Mastering the Text Complexity Challenge in Grades 4-8 (4-8)
Math Problem-Solving Strategies for Grades 3-6 (3-6)
Multimedia Project Design and Development (K-12)
A New Approach to Spelling Instruction (K-6)
The Next Generation Science Standards (K-12)
Preparing English Language Learners (ESL/ELL/ENL) for Success (K-6)
Preparing Students for the Common Core Assessments (K-12)
Reading to Learn: Developing Strategic Reading Skills (4-12)
Reading Workshop Approach in the Middle Grades (4-8)
Response to Intervention in Reading (K-6)
Study Smarter Not Harder: Study Skills for Students (4-12)
Teaching Students with Special Needs in the Mainstream Classroom (K-6)
Unleashing the Power of the NGSS and STEM (3-5)
Using Google Classroom for Teaching and Learning (K-12)
Vocabulary-Building Strategies for Students in Grades 4-12 (4-12)
Grade Five
Active and Hands-On Science Instruction (K-6)
Best Practices for a Successful 4th-6th Grade Classroom (4-6)
Bullying: Awareness, Prevention, and Intervention (4-8)
Character Education for the 21st Century (K-12)
Classroom Management Survival Course (K-8)
Comprehension Strategies for Middle and Upper Grades (4-12)
Data-Driven Instruction (K-12)
Designing and Creating a WebQuest (3-12)
Differentiated Instruction: One Size Does Not Fit All (K-6)
Digital Storytelling: Using Technology to Write Stories (4-12)
Educational Technology 101 (K-12)
Educating the Whole Student: Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning (K-12)
Effective Strategies to Improve Student Writing (4-12)
Effectively Using iPads to Transform Your Classroom (K-12)
Embracing Diversity and Equity with Culturally Responsive Teaching (K-12)
Engaging, Motivating, and Managing Your Students (4-8)
The Flipped Classroom: An Interactive Approach to Student Engagement (4-12)
Google as a Classroom Tool for Learning (K-12)
Helping Middle Grade Struggling Writers Achieve Success (3-6)
Implementing the Workshop Model in Reading, Writing, Math, and Science (4-8)
Improving Your Students' Test Taking Skills (2-12)
Interventions for Middle Grade Struggling Readers (4-6)
Learner-Centered Math Instruction Using Manipulatives (3-6)
Making the Most of the Internet in the Classroom (K-12)
Mastering Google Apps for Education (K-12)
Mastering the Text Complexity Challenge in Grades 4-8 (4-8)
Math Problem-Solving Strategies for Grades 3-6 (3-6)
Multimedia Project Design and Development (K-12)
A New Approach to Spelling Instruction (K-6)
The Next Generation Science Standards (K-12)
Preparing English Language Learners (ESL/ELL/ENL) for Success (K-6)
Preparing Students for the Common Core Assessments (K-12)
Reading to Learn: Developing Strategic Reading Skills (4-12)
Reading Workshop Approach in the Middle Grades (4-8)
Response to Intervention in Reading (K-6)
Study Smarter Not Harder: Study Skills for Students (4-12)
Teaching Students with Special Needs in the Mainstream Classroom (K-6)
Unleashing the Power of the NGSS and STEM (3-5)
Using Google Classroom for Teaching and Learning (K-12)
Vocabulary-Building Strategies for Students in Grades 4-12 (4-12)
Grade Six
Active and Hands-On Science Instruction (K-6)
Best Practices for a Successful 4th-6th Grade Classroom (4-6)
Best Practices for a Successful Middle School Classroom (6-8)
Bullying: Awareness, Prevention, and Intervention (4-8)
Character Education for the 21st Century (K-12)
Classroom Management Survival Course (K-8)
Comprehension Strategies for Middle and Upper Grades (4-12)
Data-Driven Instruction (K-12)
Designing and Creating a WebQuest (3-12)
Differentiated Instruction: One Size Does Not Fit All (K-6)
Digital Storytelling: Using Technology to Write Stories (4-12)
Educational Technology 101 (K-12)
Educating the Whole Student: Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning (K-12)
Effective Strategies to Improve Student Writing (4-12)
Effectively Using iPads to Transform Your Classroom (K-12)
Embracing Diversity and Equity with Culturally Responsive Teaching (K-12)
Engaging, Motivating, and Managing Your Students (4-8)
The Flipped Classroom: An Interactive Approach to Student Engagement (4-12)
Google as a Classroom Tool for Learning (K-12)
Helping Middle Grade Struggling Writers Achieve Success (3-6)
Implementing the Workshop Model in Reading, Writing, Math, and Science (4-8)
Improving Your Students' Test Taking Skills (2-12)
Interventions for Middle Grade Struggling Readers (4-6)
Learner-Centered Math Instruction Using Manipulatives (3-6)
Making the Most of the Internet in the Classroom (K-12)
Mastering Google Apps for Education (K-12)
Mastering the Text Complexity Challenge in Grades 4-8 (4-8)
Math Problem-Solving Strategies for Grades 3-6 (3-6)
Middle School Math Problem Solving (6-8)
Motivating and Engaging Middle and High School Students (6-12)
Multimedia Project Design and Development (K-12)
A New Approach to Spelling Instruction (K-6)
The Next Generation Science Standards (K-12)
Preparing English Language Learners (ESL/ELL/ENL) for Success (K-6)
Preparing Students for the Common Core Assessments (K-12)
Reading Interventions for Middle School Students (6-8)
Reading to Learn: Developing Strategic Reading Skills (4-12)
Reading Workshop Approach in the Middle Grades (4-8)
Response to Intervention in Reading (K-6)
Study Smarter Not Harder: Study Skills for Students (4-12)
Teaching Students with Special Needs in the Mainstream Classroom (K-6)
Using Google Classroom for Teaching and Learning (K-12)
Vocabulary-Building Strategies for Students in Grades 4-12 (4-12)
Middle School/Junior High (Grades 7-8)
Best Practices for a Successful Middle School Classroom (6-8)
Bullying: Awareness, Prevention, and Intervention (4-8)
Character Education for the 21st Century (K-12)
Classroom Management Survival Course (K-8)
Comprehension Strategies for Middle and Upper Grades (4-12)
Data-Driven Instruction (K-12)
Designing and Creating a WebQuest (3-12)
Digital Storytelling: Using Technology to Write Stories (4-12)
Educational Technology 101 (K-12)
Educating the Whole Student: Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning (K-12)
Effective Strategies to Improve Student Writing (4-12)
Effectively Using iPads to Transform Your Classroom (K-12)
Embracing Diversity and Equity with Culturally Responsive Teaching (K-12)
Engaging, Motivating, and Managing Your Students (4-8)
The Flipped Classroom: An Interactive Approach to Student Engagement (4-12)
Google as a Classroom Tool for Learning (K-12)
Implementing the Workshop Model in Reading, Writing, Math, and Science (4-8)
Improving Your Students' Test Taking Skills (2-12)
Making the Most of the Internet in the Classroom (K-12)
Mastering Google Apps for Education (K-12)
Mastering the Text Complexity Challenge in Grades 4-8 (4-8)
Middle School Math Problem Solving (6-8)
Motivating and Engaging Middle and High School Students (6-12)
Multimedia Project Design and Development (K-12)
The Next Generation Science Standards (K-12)
Preparing Students for the Common Core Assessments (K-12)
Reading Interventions for Middle School Students (6-8)
Reading to Learn: Developing Strategic Reading Skills (4-12)
Reading Workshop Approach in the Middle Grades (4-8)
Study Smarter Not Harder: Study Skills for Students (4-12)
Using Google Classroom for Teaching and Learning (K-12)
Vocabulary-Building Strategies for Students in Grades 4-12 (4-12)
High School (Grades 9-12)
Best Practices for a Successful High School Classroom (9-12)
Character Education for the 21st Century (K-12)
Classroom Management Strategies for High School Teachers (9-12)
Comprehension Strategies for Middle and Upper Grades (4-12)
Data-Driven Instruction (K-12)
Designing and Creating a WebQuest (3-12)
Digital Storytelling: Using Technology to Write Stories (4-12)
Educational Technology 101 (K-12)
Educating the Whole Student: Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning (K-12)
Effective Strategies to Improve Student Writing (4-12)
Effectively Using iPads to Transform Your Classroom (K-12)
Embracing Diversity and Equity with Culturally Responsive Teaching (K-12)
The Flipped Classroom: An Interactive Approach to Student Engagement (4-12)
Google as a Classroom Tool for Learning (K-12)
Improving Your Students' Test Taking Skills (2-12)
Making the Most of the Internet in the Classroom (K-12)
Mastering Google Apps for Education (K-12)
Motivating and Engaging Middle and High School Students (6-12)
Multimedia Project Design and Development (K-12)
The Next Generation Science Standards (K-12)
Preparing Students for the Common Core Assessments (K-12)
Reading to Learn: Developing Strategic Reading Skills (4-12)
Study Smarter Not Harder: Study Skills for Students (4-12)
Using Google Classroom for Teaching and Learning (K-12)
Vocabulary-Building Strategies for Students in Grades 4-12 (4-12)
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