UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) through the San Diego campus as part of the University of California system. Upon successful completion of PDI coursework, UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies issues a transcript with letter grades to participants who register for credit. UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies operates on the quarter system. For example, a PDI course is worth 5.0 quarter units of credit which is equivalent to three and one-third (3 1/3) semester units of credit. The word “unit” is a descriptor of the type of credit UC San Diego issues to students who have fulfilled all of the requirements of any particular class. The terms "unit" and "credit" can be used interchangeably without altering the accepted institutional meaning of the terms.
If you need a letter of support explaining the unit value and academic level of the courses you completed through PDI/UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies, please email your request to a1becker@ucsd.edu and madison@webteaching.com.
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The Professional Development Institute, in association with UC San Diego's Division of Extended Studies, has established a Big Five of Reading Competency Program for teachers of grades K-12. Teachers understand that reading is the gatekeeper to all subjects. It is imperative that students develop strong phonemic awareness, phonics, comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency skills in order to be successful in school and beyond. Through PDI's
Big Five of Reading Competency Program, if you complete any four courses listed below, you will receive a Big Five of Reading Competency Award of Completion from the UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies. Upon PDI's verification of satisfactory completion of the requirements, UCSD will mail a certificate to you suitable for framing and displaying in your classroom, or it can be used as evidence of excellence as part of your professional portfolio.
Successfully complete 4 of the courses below in order to earn a Big Five of Reading Competency Award of Completion from UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies. Click the links below for more information about the courses that apply toward this Award of Completion. Or, go directly to the PDI website to enroll.
Comprehension: The Key to Successful Reading (K-3)
Comprehension Strategies for Middle and Upper Grades (4-12)
Connecting Content with Literacy: Dynamic Strategies for Comprehension (6-12)
The Daily 5 (K-3)
Developing Phonemic Awareness in Emergent Readers (PreK-2)
Focus on Phonics (K-3)
Mastering the Text Complexity Challenge in Grades 4-8 (4-8)
Reading Fluency: The Bridge Between Phonics and Comprehension (K-5)
Reading Foundations for Emergent and Early Readers (PreK-2)
Reading to Learn: Developing Strategic Reading Skills (4-12)
The Science of Reading (K-5)
Vocabulary-Building Strategies for Students in Grades 4-12 (4-12)
Word Play: Vocabulary Instruction in the Primary Grades (K-3)
The Professional Development Institute, in association with UC San Diego’s Division of Extended Studies, has established a Classroom and Behavior Management Competency Program for teachers of grades K-12. Today's classrooms are diverse places filled with students who have a wide range of academic, behavior, and social-emotional needs. Teachers need and desire training to help meet the needs of all their students, address a wide variety of student behaviors, and effectively manage their classrooms. Through PDI's
Classroom and Behavior Management Competency Program, if you complete four of the courses listed below, you will receive a Classroom and Behavior Management Competency Award of Completion from the UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies. Upon PDI's verification of satisfactory completion of the requirements, UCSD will mail a certificate to you suitable framing and displaying in your classroom or it can be used as evidence of excellence as part of your professional portfolio.
Successfully complete 4 of the courses below in order to earn a Classroom and Behavior Management Competency Award of Completion from UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies. Click the links below for more information about the courses that apply toward this Award of Completion. Or, go directly to the PDI website to enroll.
Anti-Bullying Strategies for Primary Grades (K-3)
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 Strategies for High School Teachers (9-12)
Classroom Management Survival Course (K-8)
Conquering the Behavioral Challenges of Special Needs Students (K-2)
Educating the Whole Student: Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning (K-12)
Embracing Diversity and Equity through Culturally Responsive Teaching (K-12)
Engaging, Motivating, and Managing Your Students (4-8)
Motivating and Engaging Middle and High School Students (6-12)
Responsive Classroom Management for the Primary Grades (K-3)
Teaching Tolerance and Respect: Preventing Bullying in High School (9-12)
The Professional Development Institute, in association with UC San Diego’s Division of Extended Studies, has established a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Competency Program for teachers of grades K-6 (upper grades coming soon). Today's classrooms are diverse. As educators, we need to give our very best to ensure that we are being equitable with, and inclusive of, all students. Through PDI's
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Competency Program, if you complete any four courses listed below, you will receive a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Competency Award of Completion from the UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies. Upon PDI's verification of satisfactory completion of the requirements, UCSD will mail a certificate to you suitable for framing and displaying in your classroom, or it can be used as evidence of excellence as part of your professional portfolio.
Successfully complete 4 of the courses below in order to earn a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Competency Award of Completion from UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies. Click the links below for more information about the courses that apply toward this Award of Completion. Or, go directly to the PDI website to enroll.
Addressing the Needs of Diverse Populations (K-5)
Building Empathy and Community in Middle and High School (6-12)
Differentiated Instruction (K-6)
ELL Strategies for Mainstreamed Students (6-12)
Embracing Diversity and Equity Through Culturally-Responsive Teaching (K-12)
Preparing English Language Learners for Success (K-6)
Teaching Students with Special Needs in the Mainstream Classroom (K-6)
Using SEL and Intentional Read-Alouds to Promote DEI
The Professional Development Institute, in association with UC San Diego’s Division of Extended Studies, has established a Social-Emotional Learning Competency Program for teachers of grades K-12. Teachers know that today’s students are facing many challenges. The truth is that students are unable to truly learn unless and until their social-emotional needs have been met, as this best practice staves off feelings of stress and anxiety. Thus, it becomes imperative for teachers to address students' social-emotional skills so that effective academic instruction can continue. Through PDI's
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Competency Program, if you complete four of the courses listed below, you will receive a Social-Emotional Learning Competency Award of Completion from the UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies. Upon PDI's verification of satisfactory completion of the requirements, UCSD will mail a certificate to you suitable for framing and displaying in your classroom, or it can be used as evidence of excellence as part of your professional portfolio.
Successfully complete 4 of the courses below in order to earn a Social-Emotional Learning Competency Award of Completion from UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies. Click the links below for more information about the courses that apply toward this Award of Completion. Or, go directly to the PDI website to enroll.
Building Critical Social and Emotional Skills Using Literature (K-12)
Building Empathy and Community in Middle and High School (Grades 6-12)
Educating the Whole Student: Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning (K-12)
Harnessing the Tools of Empathy and SEL to Prevent Bullying (PreK-5)
Incorporating SEL Skills into the Content Areas (PreK-5)
Instilling a Growth Mindset in Students (K-12)
Responding to Student’s Mental Health Challenges with SEL (6-12)
Social, Emotional, and Physical Wellness for Students and Teachers (PreK-12)
Teaching Critical Social-Emotional (SEL) Skills Using Picture Books (PreK-3)
Trauma-Informed Teaching Strategies for All Learners (PreK-6)
Using SEL to Drive Inclusive Practices in High School (9-12)
Using SEL and Intentional Read-Alouds to Promote DEI
The Professional Development Institute, in association with UC San Diego’s Division of Extended Studies, has established a STEM Competency Program for teachers of grades K-12. In our rapidly advancing world, it is clear that student mastery of science, technology, mathematics, and engineering is key to both academic growth as well as professional growth in the future. Through PDI's
STEM Competency Program, if you complete any four courses listed below, you will receive a STEM Competency Award of Completion from the UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies. Upon PDI's verification of satisfactory completion of the requirements, UCSD will mail a certificate to you suitable for framing and displaying in your classroom, or it can be used as evidence of excellence as part of your professional portfolio.
Successfully complete 4 of the courses below in order to earn a STEM Competency Award of Completion from UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies. Click the links below for more information about the courses that apply toward this Award of Completion. Or, go directly to the PDI website to enroll.
21st Century Thinking Skills that Promote College and Career Readiness (K-12)
Active and Hands-On Science Instruction (K-6)
Creating a Dynamic Classroom Through Project-Based Learning (K-5)
Educational Technology 101 (K-12)
Mastering Google Apps for Education (K-12)
Math Problem-Solving Strategies for Grades 3-6 (3-6)
Middle School Math Problem Solving (6-8)
The Next Generation Science Standards (K-12)
Science Inquiry Using the 5E Model (K-6)
Teaching Primary Grade Math Problem-Solving Skills (K-2)
Teaching STEM and NGSS at the Primary Level (K-2)
Unleashing the Power of NGSS and STEM (3-5)
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