Already Teaching on an Alternative License
Professional Development Institute
For current or former Alternative Resident Educator License holders progressing to a five-year professional teaching license.
What is the PDI?
The Professional Development Institute (PDI) is built for educators who are already teaching on an Alternative Resident Educator License and are ready to earn their five-year professional license.
Through six competencies tied to the Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession, you'll deepen your practice and complete the requirements for your professional license — at your own pace, entirely online.
What's Included
Six Core Competencies
Each competency is tied directly to the Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession, ensuring your work is meaningful and license-ready.
Up to One Year to Finish
Work at your own pace with up to a full year to complete all six competencies around your teaching, outside school and sleeping schedules.
Fully Online
Pay in full or spread the cost in installments — whichever works best for your budget.
Aligned to Ohio Standards
Every competency maps directly to the Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession so your work counts toward licensure.
Expert Guidance
Work alongside experienced educators who understand the alternative pathway and can support your professional growth.
Affordable Investment
Transparent, straightforward pricing with no hidden fees — designed to be accessible for working educators.
Reading Coursework
Check your state evaluation for any of these limitations:
- Content Area Reading Course Required Before License Expires [880188]
- Reading/phonics coursework required before license expires [890001]
- 3 Sem. Hrs. Reading Required before License Expires [880183]
- 3 Sem. Hrs. Phonics Required before License Expires [880193]
If one appears, that coursework must be on an official transcript from an accredited college or university before you can advance. Two low-cost options are offered online through Ashland University:
Cost
The PDI is an affordable professional training investment in your teaching career. It does not carry college credit or appear on a college transcript, and it does not qualify for federal financial aid. Many schools/school districts reimburse training like this. Ask your HR office.
Military service members and veterans may qualify for payment support through the State of Ohio. Please go to Ohio Military Veteran Educators Program Financial Resources.
| Application fee | None |
| Registration, paid in full | $2,400 |
| Or 3 monthly payments | $850 each |
| Or 10 monthly payments | $260 each |
| Time to finish | 1 year |
How to Register
Email us your details
Use the form to send your details directly, or email educatorsforall1@gmail.com with the subject line: your Ohio educator number plus your first and last name. Include:
- A personal email address (school accounts often block our messages)
- Your Ohio residential address
- A copy of your current or expired Ohio Alternative Resident Educator License or your letter of eligibility.
We review your request
If everything is in order, we email you a link to complete registration. If something is missing, we tell you what it is and what to do next.
Pay and begin
Once your registration and payment are processed, we send your instructions and you can start your PDI training.