We offer interactive seminars for the professional educator. Our seminars are described below. Should you have questions we suggest you check our FAQ page. If you still need answers please contact us directly.

All our one week seminars include:

• 3 units of academic Credit or 50 Professional Growth hours each

• Course outlines for district approval are included

• We hold subject and grade level discussion groups

• Our seminars are for teachers by teachers

• We provide a low stress high thought environment

• We use Standards driven material and strategies to aid all teachers

• The topics address TODAY’S classroom issues through interesting and interactive presentations

Independent Study Courses - Year Round

We are in the process of increasing our INDEPENDENT STUDY components to meet the rising needs in the core curricula areas: English Language Arts/Math/Science and Social Science. STAY TUNED for exciting news soon from PDI and our host institution, Fresno Pacific University!

"Nice to haves" - the below items would be incredibly helpful in accomplishing your tasks for our independent study courses. Some are essential.

• Computer - PC or MAC
• Internet Access
• Valid email addresses - home and school
• Microsoft Office - Word and Excel
• Thumb drive or other removable storage device

Montana residents - You are eligible to sign up for IND 1268 through IND 1288. To register for Professional Growth units simply click on the "SIGN UP NOW" links. You may register by phone at 800-372-5505. To register for Licensure Hours please use the "SIGN UP NOW" links that follow the "Montana Licensure Hours" line.

IND 1268
Excel Mastery - Foundation Class
Computer Based Independent Study
Work through easy to follow tutorials and build a project.

Classes run from 09-01-2011 through 07-31-2012.

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IND 1269
Word Mastery - Foundation Class
Computer Based Independent Study

Work through tutorials and complete a project.

Classes run from 09-01-2011 through 07-31-2012.

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IND 1285
Teaching Technology: Presentation Skills
This course provides educators of all grade levels and teaching experiences a self guided introduction to effective classroom presentation skills. Educators will benefit by reflecting on their present practices and style and learn research based methods that will enhance classroom communication.

Classes run from 09-01-2011 through 07-31-2012.

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IND 1286
Curriculum Enhanced Through Technology
This course provides educators of all grade levels and teaching experiences a self guided experience exploring advanced search techniques to bring more resources into the classroom using the web. Educators will benefit by gaining experience in collecting, correcting and connecting materials found on the web that will benefit student learning.

Classes run from 09-01-2011 through 07-31-2012.

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IND 1287
Teaching "Green" with Technology
This course provides educators of all grade levels and teaching experiences a self guided experience exploring tricks and tips to make your classroom more eco-friendly. Educators will benefit by embedding existing curriuculum and methods that will reduce our carbon footprint on our earth and teach sustainable living while still benefiting all invested parties.

Classes run from 09-01-2011 through 07-31-2012.

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IND 1288
Teaching Technology: Grant Writing Skills
This course provides educators of all grade levels and teaching experinces an introduction to the process of grant writing. Educators will benefit by exposure to the grant providers in the area of education and the process by which to obtain grant moneys to benefit student learning.

Classes run from 09-01-2011 through 07-31-2012.

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