Increasing student achievement by improving teacher quality. That has always been the goal of the Professional Development Institute. Since 1997, PDI has been a leading provider of quality, affordable online professional development courses for K-12 teachers. Since then, we've successfully trained over 100,000 educators across the globe.PDI has earned a stellar reputation for our high-quality training and customer service. Below are additional highlights. *PDI's graduate-level courses are approved by and can be taken for credit through UC San Diego Extension. *PDI courses are also proudly offered through seven top universities throughout the country as part of their extended learning catalogs. *PDI offers a catalog of over 80 courses on the most critical topics including Common Core, technology integration, anti-bullying, and classroom management. *PDI courses are instructor-led and interactive, allowing for collaboration among educators as well as discussion between the participant and instructor. *PDI boasts a highly-qualified team of instructors who work with teachers to ensure they gain authentic classroom practice through practical activities and assignments. Instructors provide valuable, constructive feedback on every assignment, in every course. Student–centered teaching strategies are presented through results-driven content.PDI consistently meets the high expectations for professional development by offering exceptional courses that challenge teachers while offering them practical strategies that can be applied immediately in the classroom. The online format allows flexibility with no time away from students.