Ohio's Alternative Resident Educator License
Ohio's Alternative Resident Educator License
Educators for All's Professional Development Institute (PDI) is Ohio’s most cost-effective program designed to support teachers pursuing a five-year professional teaching license through the Alternative Resident Educator pathway. You are eligible to enroll in the PDI if you currently hold—or previously held—an Alternative Resident Educator License issued by the Ohio State Board of Education.
Educators for All's Professional Development Institute (PDI) is approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education and delivered entirely online to ensure consistency in content, activities, and assessments. The program follows an asynchronous format, giving participants 24/7 access to training materials and the flexibility to learn at their own pace—without the need to be online at the same time as others. Participants can submit assignments at their convenience, communicate with the instructor, and receive technical support through an online messaging system. The instructor provides feedback to support skill mastery, and participants are welcome to revise and resubmit assignments within their registration period.
Participants in Educators for All’s Professional Development Institute (PDI) are expected to actively engage with the online content, review all support materials, complete assigned activities, and submit electronic assessments. The self-paced online program requires approximately 150 seat hours to complete and includes 25 competency-based assessments. Participants have up to 365 days from the date of registration to finish all requirements at their own pace. Upon successful completion, they will receive a PDI Certificate of Completion for submission to the Ohio State Board of Education.
Our Professional Development Institute offers competency-based training designed to help participants develop and demonstrate the skills aligned with the Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession. This asynchronous program features six online competencies, available 24/7, each focusing on essential teaching skills and performance-based assessments.
Competencies include:
The Ohio State Board of Education Policy
If any of these are limitations noted on an individual’s evaluation:
Then, the coursework for requirements to advance must be on an official transcript from an accredited college/university. Suggested low-cost courses:
No Application Fee
Program Duration: 1 Year
Payment Options:
Includes a $200 discount with proof
NO APPLICATION FEE
Step 1: In the Contact Us below, submit this information:
Step 2: We review your request:
Step 3: Once registration is complete and payment is processed, you will receive instructions to begin your PDI training.
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