We value our participants in our courses and it is very rewarding to read their comments.  Please read what they have to say - it will give you an introduction to our approach and we hope that it will stimulate you to join us.

‘‘With over 15 years of educational experience, I have yet to find a professional program that compares to PDI… Quality, Relevance, and Today’s educational topics!’’
Health Lane, HEALTH TEACHER, Bret Harte High School

‘‘PDI courses are designed for all teachers. It provides an excellent opportunity for educators to keep up on the latest technology, strategies, and ideas.’’

Michele Christiansen, ELEMENTARY TEACHER, Merced City Schools

‘‘At PDI, it feels good to be treated as a professional and to meet other educators of all grade levels in a friendly setting. The topics of the presentations are interesting and relevant to the lives of teachers. The PDI directors are continually finding ways to keep the courses informative and practical. For professional growth, PDI is absolutely the way to go!’’
Patrick Durr, ENGLISH & SOCIAL SCIENCE TEACHER, SCHOOL-WIDE STUDY SKILLS COORDINATOR, Modesto High School

"Your class was a great way to feel energized and excited about school in the middle of summer!  Thanks!"  Laurie Edmonds – K. Falls City Schools/Elementary

"I appreciate having the time and guidance to create a product that I can use in my classroom."   Jennifer Laitinen – K Falls City Schools/Elementary

"We love being together and learning from others!"  Laura Campos, K. Falls City Schools/Elementary

"This class was one of the most useful classes that I have taken because of the up to date tech information and the hands-on learning experience."  Christine Sreniawski – K. Falls City Schools/Elementary

"What a great class!  I was able to apply all that I learned into my teaching!"  Katie Chamberland – K. Falls City Schools/Elementary 

"Worth every penny!  I will take further PDI courses without hesitation!"  Stacy Wright – K. Falls City Schools/Elementary Resource

"I have really enjoyed this week.  I am really excited about the discussions we have had for the plans next school year.  I also love how personable and flexible the PDI staff has been."  Rebecca Needham, K. Falls City Schools/Elementary

"This PDI course taught me a lot about technology that I will now use in my classroom, and I won a laptop!"  Heather Arnold, Atwater Unified/Elementary

"PDI Rocks - It's painless and immediately applicable!"  Angela Cook, Golden Valley H.S./Home Ec.

"I love that the PDI instructors met me where I was with tech and helped me to advance in a short period of time.  Also, they helped me with tech issues I was having that were not related to the class!  Malinda Crooks, Golden Valley H.S./English

"I was fairly comfortable with using computers before taking this course, but after the course, I feel that have learned so much more!  This course is definitely low stress and relevant to all subject areas!"  Lindsay Lankford – MantecaUnified/Elementary

"This is the second time I have taken PDI courses.  I've learned so much from all the speakers and especially from the technology classes!  Cindy Moua – Modesto City Schools/Elementary