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- PDI offers two registration options. Register for a flex course for only $120 with the discount (regularly $149)! Or, register for a flex course including UCSD credit for only $304 with the discount (regularly $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 Samantha Moore, 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 $120 with the discount (regularly $149) or register for a flex course including university credit for only $304 with the discount (regularly $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
21st Century Thinking Skills that Promote College and Career Readiness (K-12)
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)
Building Critical Social and Emotional Skills Using Literature (K-12)
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)
Content Area Multi-Sensory Teaching for Students with Special Needs (K-5)
Creating a Dynamic Classroom Through Project-Based Learning (K-5)
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)
Educating the Whole Student: Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning (K-12)
Educational Technology 101 (K-12)
Effective Strategies for Emergent and Early Writers (PreK-3)
Effectively Using iPads to Transform Your Classroom (K-12)
Embracing Diversity and Equity through Culturally Responsive Teaching (K-12)
Focus on Phonics (K-3)
Google as a Classroom Tool for Learning (K-12)
Guided Reading 101 (K-5)
Guiding Emergent and Early Struggling Writers to Success (K-2)
Instilling a Growth Mindset in Students (K-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 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)
Science Inquiry Using the 5E Model (K-6)
Supporting Math Foundational Skills in 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
21st Century Thinking Skills that Promote College and Career Readiness (K-12)
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)
Building Critical Social and Emotional Skills Using Literature (K-12)
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)
Content Area Multi-Sensory Teaching for Students with Special Needs (K-5)
Creating a Dynamic Classroom Through Project-Based Learning (K-5)
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)
Educating the Whole Student: Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning (K-12)
Educational Technology 101 (K-12)
Effective Strategies for Emergent and Early Writers (PreK-3)
Effectively Using iPads to Transform Your Classroom (K-12)
Embracing Diversity and Equity through Culturally Responsive Teaching (K-12)
Focus on Phonics (K-3)
Google as a Classroom Tool for Learning (K-12)
Guided Reading 101 (K-5)
Guiding Emergent and Early Struggling Writers to Success (K-2)
Instilling a Growth Mindset in Students (K-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 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)
Science Inquiry Using the 5E Model (K-6)
Supporting Math Foundational Skills in 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
21st Century Thinking Skills that Promote College and Career Readiness (K-12)
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)
Building Critical Social and Emotional Skills Using Literature (K-12)
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)
Content Area Multi-Sensory Teaching for Students with Special Needs (K-5)
Creating a Dynamic Classroom Through Project-Based Learning (K-5)
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)
Educating the Whole Student: Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning (K-12)
Educational Technology 101 (K-12)
Effective Strategies for Emergent and Early Writers (PreK-3)
Effectively Using iPads to Transform Your Classroom (K-12)
Embracing Diversity and Equity through Culturally Responsive Teaching (K-12)
Focus on Phonics (K-3)
Google as a Classroom Tool for Learning (K-12)
Guided Reading 101 (K-5)
Guiding Emergent and Early Struggling Writers to Success (K-2)
Improving Your Students' Test Taking Skills (2-12)
Instilling a Growth Mindset in Students (K-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 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)
Science Inquiry Using the 5E Model (K-6)
Supporting Math Foundational Skills in 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
21st Century Thinking Skills that Promote College and Career Readiness (K-12)
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)
Building Critical Social and Emotional Skills Using Literature (K-12)
Character Education for the 21st Century (K-12)
Classroom Management Survival Course (K-8)
Comprehension: The Key to Successful Reading (K-3)
Content Area Multi-Sensory Teaching for Students with Special Needs (K-5)
Creating a Dynamic Classroom Through Project-Based Learning (K-5)
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)
Educating the Whole Student: Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning (K-12)
Educational Technology 101 (K-12)
Effective Strategies for Emergent and Early Writers (PreK-3)
Effectively Using iPads to Transform Your Classroom (K-12)
Embracing Diversity and Equity through Culturally Responsive Teaching (K-12)
Focus on Phonics (K-3)
Google as a Classroom Tool for Learning (K-12)
Guided Reading 101 (K-5)
Helping Middle Grade Struggling Writers Achieve Success (3-6)
Improving Your Students' Test Taking Skills (2-12)
Instilling a Growth Mindset in Students (K-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 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)
Science Inquiry Using the 5E Model (K-6)
Supporting Math Foundational Skills in 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
21st Century Thinking Skills that Promote College and Career Readiness (K-12)
Active and Hands-On Science Instruction (K-6)
Best Practices for a Successful 4th-6th Grade Classroom (4-6)
Building Critical Social and Emotional Skills Using Literature (K-12)
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)
Content Area Multi-Sensory Teaching for Students with Special Needs (K-5)
Creating a Dynamic Classroom Through Project-Based Learning (K-5)
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)
Educating the Whole Student: Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning (K-12)
Educational Technology 101 (K-12)
Effective Strategies to Improve Student Writing (4-12)
Effectively Using iPads to Transform Your Classroom (K-12)
Embracing Diversity and Equity through 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)
Guided Reading 101 (K-5)
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)
Instilling a Growth Mindset in Students (K-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)
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)
Science Inquiry Using the 5E Model (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
21st Century Thinking Skills that Promote College and Career Readiness (K-12)
Active and Hands-On Science Instruction (K-6)
Best Practices for a Successful 4th-6th Grade Classroom (4-6)
Building Critical Social and Emotional Skills Using Literature (K-12)
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)
Content Area Multi-Sensory Teaching for Students with Special Needs (K-5)
Creating a Dynamic Classroom Through Project-Based Learning (K-5)
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)
Educating the Whole Student: Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning (K-12)
Educational Technology 101 (K-12)
Effective Strategies to Improve Student Writing (4-12)
Effectively Using iPads to Transform Your Classroom (K-12)
Embracing Diversity and Equity through 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)
Guided Reading 101 (K-5)
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)
Instilling a Growth Mindset in Students (K-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)
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)
Science Inquiry Using the 5E Model (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
21st Century Thinking Skills that Promote College and Career Readiness (K-12)
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)
Building Critical Social and Emotional Skills Using Literature (K-12)
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)
Educating the Whole Student: Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning (K-12)
Educational Technology 101 (K-12)
Effective Strategies to Improve Student Writing (4-12)
Effectively Using iPads to Transform Your Classroom (K-12)
ELL Strategies for Mainstreamed Students (6-12)
Embracing Diversity and Equity through 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)
Instilling a Growth Mindset in Students (K-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)
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)
Science Inquiry Using the 5E Model (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)
21st Century Thinking Skills that Promote College and Career Readiness (K-12)
Best Practices for a Successful Middle School Classroom (6-8)
Building Critical Social and Emotional Skills Using Literature (K-12)
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)
ELL Strategies for Mainstreamed Students (6-12)
Embracing Diversity and Equity through 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)
Instilling a Growth Mindset in Students (K-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)
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)
21st Century Thinking Skills that Promote College and Career Readiness (K-12)
Best Practices for a Successful High School Classroom (9-12)
Building Critical Social and Emotional Skills Using Literature (K-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)
Educating the Whole Student: Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning (K-12)
Educational Technology 101 (K-12)
Effective Strategies to Improve Student Writing (4-12)
Effectively Using iPads to Transform Your Classroom (K-12)
ELL Strategies for Mainstreamed Students (6-12)
Embracing Diversity and Equity through 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)
Instilling a Growth Mindset in Students (K-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)
Reading to Learn: Developing Strategic Reading Skills (4-12)
Study Smarter Not Harder: Study Skills for Students (4-12)
Teaching Tolerance and Respect: Preventing Bullying in High School (9-12)
Using Google Classroom for Teaching and Learning (K-12)
Vocabulary-Building Strategies for Students in Grades 4-12 (4-12)