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PDI Independent Study – the “model” for 21st century educator professional growth

  • Variable credit opportunities (3, 4 or 5 units)
  • Low stress – self paced curriculum
  • Online instructor assistance
  • Academic year (Sept. – July) availability

Interactive Seminars - at a location near you

  • 3 semester credits in ONE WEEK!
  • Addressing topics teachers care about RIGHT NOW!
  • Fast paced and low stress environment.
  • Great things happen when a group of teachers come together

"Through these seminars, I have met hundreds of great people one week at a time and have made some wonderful relationships. You will, too! Come join us this summer and see what I am talking about." Paul Gose, PDI.

A collaboration of PDI and Fresno Pacific University that provides integrity and rigor in a low stress environment! Check out our Courses or Enroll now.

Professional Development Institutes is a unique group developed to provide the latest information and courses to K-12 teachers in their endeavor to accomplish professional growth and to attain continuing education units. PDI's courses are designed for classroom teachers to help them succeed in today's standards-based environment.

PDI offers live interactive seminars and classes focusing on current issues and trends in education. We also offer independent study courses in the area of technology in the classroom.  All our courses are designed with you, the teacher, in mind.

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Paul and Dave, have over 25 years of experience in education.  Their approach is light hearted and humorous making the learning task fun and enjoyable.

‘‘As the Superintendent of a small Central Valley school district I am constantly seeking professional growth and staff development for my staff members. PDI not only has the course work I view as relevant, but they bring the course to us…state university approved, relevant to today’s educational needs – PDI has aided my staff in gaining valuable knowledge while also gaining salary advancement too…my hats off to PDI!’’

Dr. Helio Brail, SUPERINTENDENT, Merced River School District



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5 Day Seminars at a LOCATION NEAR YOU!

PDI's reason for being is to provide innovative courses that meet the needs of teachers k-12. Our 5-day seminars accomplish our mission. Below is a listing of the courses with location and class structure details. Visit our course page for complete information.

Innovative Teaching Strategies, TEC 1710. Check out the location, class format details and instructors for the course in Sonora and Manteca, CA.

Effective Classroom Management, HBM 1471. Check out the location, class format details and instructors to be held in Modesto and Merced, CA.

Make Tech Your Teacher Assistant, TEC 1709. Check out the location, class format details and instructors to be held in Klamath Falls, OR.

 

 

Dave Fry and Paul Gose are experienced and enthusiastic educators who are creating a unique institute to provide outstanding training classes and seminars for teachers.

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SUMMER 2009

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The Valley and Sierra Foothills
Even in these tough economic times, PDI continued to serve educators in the Central Valley and Sierra Foothills.

FALL 2009

-Class Act interview with Paul Gose. Paul runs a one-room schoolhouse in Hughson CA plus much more. Read the complete article and learn more about Paul and his educational philosophy.


-Class Act interview with Dave Fry. The interviewer asked such questions as, "What one area should schools put more emphasis on?" Read the article for Dave's answer to this question and more.


-Fresno CA

We celebrate our one year anniversary with our host institution – FRESNO PACIFIC UNIVERSITY/Department of Continuing Education!!!

-Hughson, CA.
We are back to the process of planning for 2009-2010…

June 2010 is starting to take shape…we plan on offerings in Modesto-Merced-Manteca and the Sierra Foothills…

We will be returning to Southern Oregon pluswe are working on a seminar in Southwestern Montana – middle of July, 2010…a real vacation possibility!!!


WINTER 2009-2010

We’ll be in attendance at nearly all the technology or teacher related conferences in our region…

 

Professional Development Institutes
P.O.Box 195 Hughson, CA 95326 • Phone: 209.838.8282 • Email: dave@pdi4edu.com
Serving California and the Western United States.
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