OH Professional Development Institute

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Educator for All's Professional Development Institute (PDI) supports teachers pursuing an Ohio five-year professional teaching license through the Alternative Resident Educator pathway. You are eligible to register for PDI if you hold a current or expired Alternative Resident Educator License issued by the State Board of Education of Ohio.

Educator for All's Professional Development Institute (PDI) is approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education. The PDI content is delivered online, ensuring consistency in information, activities, and assessments. Using an asynchronous model, participants can access training materials 24/7 without needing to be online at the same time as other participants or the instructor. Participants can submit assignments at their own pace, communicate with the instructor, and seek technical support through an online messaging system. The instructor provides feedback on assignments to help participants demonstrate competency for each skill. Participants may revise and resubmit their work within their registration period.

Participant Responsibilities

Participants registered in Educator for All's Professional Development Institute (PDI) are responsible for fully engaging with the online content, carefully reviewing support materials, completing all activities and assignments, and submitting electronic assessments. The PDI is delivered online in a self-paced format, and participants should expect to spend approximately 150 seat hours to complete the training, equivalent to 12 semester hours. The registration period is one year (365 days), providing ample time to complete the 25 competency-based assessments at their own pace. A PDI Certificate of Completion for the State Board of Education of Ohio is issued on successful completion.

Competency-Driven Content

Our Professional Development Institute provides competency-based content, enabling participants to develop and demonstrate the skills required to meet the Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession. The asynchronous training consists of six online competencies, accessible 24/7. Each competency consists of essential teaching skills and performance-based assessments.

Competency 1: Teaching as a Profession

Competency 2: Learner Development and Learning Differences

Competency 3: Support Learning Environments

Competency 4: Assessment for Learning

Competency 5: Planning for Instruction

Competency 6: Leading Instruction

Testimonials

My experience with Educators for All PDI coursework was well-organized, rigorous, and aligned with state teaching standards. The lessons build logically, and made learning easy to follow and apply. The instructor assigned to evaluate my coursework provided quick, helpful feedback, and grading was always timely. Communication was excellent, with responsive support whenever needed. This coursework was a great, economical choice for me, and would highly recommend it to those looking to complete their PDI coursework.

John S.

On Completion, a PDI Participant Can:

Apply a comprehensive understanding of Ohio's Standards for the Teaching Profession, ensuring ethical conduct, legal compliance, and continuous professional development.
Understand student developmental stages, learning differences, and individual characteristics to create inclusive and effective instruction.
Apply various management strategies creating a productive, safe, and supportive environment supporting positive behavior and engagement.
Develop and apply varied assessment methods to accurately measure student learning, guide instructional decisions, and ensure alignment with Ohio's educational standards, curriculum, and assessment guidelines for student success.
Ensure alignment with K-12 Ohio Learning Standards providing coherent, relevant, and engaging learning experiences.
Use diverse teaching strategies to meet learning objectives and accommodate different learning styles, enhancing overall teaching effectiveness and student success.

Required Coursework to Advance to the Professional License

The Ohio State Board of Education Policy

If any of these are limitations noted on an individual’s evaluation:

Content Area Reading Course Required Before License Expires [880188] OR
Reading/phonics coursework required before license expires [890001] OR
3 Sem. Hrs. Reading Required before License Expires [880183] OR
3 Sem. Hrs. Phonics Required before License Expires [880193]

Then, the coursework for requirements to advance must be on an official transcript from an accredited college/university. Suggested economical courses:

Reading in the Other Content Area- available online at Ashland University for $630 – please review, Reading in Other Content (3CR) - Instructor: Jodi Rath | Ashland and/or email Jodi Rath, jrath@columbus.rr.com
If your evaluation from the State Board of Education of Ohio requires Phonics coursework it is available online at Ashland University for $615 - please review, Phonics (3CR) - Instructor: Jodi Rath | Ashland and/or email Jodi Rath, jrath@columbus.rr.com

Payment Options

PDI Duration: One year
Cost: $2,400 OR Register with a buddy for $2,200 each
Payment plan available: full amount or over 6 months or over 12 months

How to Register for PDI

Step 1: In the Contact Us below, submit this information:

First and Last name
Email address
Ohio residential address
Current or expired Ohio alternative resident educator license (AREL) OR, in the case of an individual who is seeking a teaching position, your letter of eligibility for an Ohio AREL.

Step 2: We review your request:

When approved, you receive an email with a link to complete your registration.
If not approved, you receive an email with an explanation and next steps.

Step 3: After registration is completed and payment processed, you receive instructions to begin your PDI training.