A Professional Development Unit (PDU) is designed to support teachers and SSPs to improve or acquire skills focused on topics of student need, including closing the opportunity gap.

PDUs are worth 2 or 3 credits towards salary advancement. 

Two Credit PDUs:  are equivalent to 30 clock hours per course, which are recognized by CDE for license renewal, and can be applied toward a grade change on the salary schedule. 

Three Credit PDUs:  are equivalent to 45 clock hours per course, which are recognized by CDE for license renewal, and can be applied toward a grade change on the salary schedule. 

PDUs provide educators and SSPs with the equivalent of 2 or 3 graduate credits (30 to 45 hours) that can be applied towards salary lane changes.

PDUs have 3 components – Study, Demonstration, and Reflection, completed through a 30 to 45 hour (minimum) course of study.

Types of PDUs

• District-wide - open to educators across the district
• Multi-school - open to educators across schools
• School-wide - open to educators within specific school
• Small Group - 2-4 participants, can be school or district-wide
• Personal/Individual - self-directed PDU
• CEU-PDU Conversion - CEU-PDU Application

PDU Course Guide 2023-24 PDU Course Guide

PDU Leadership
PDU Leaders can earn a stipend and/or credit for PDU design and facilitation. Review the PDU Leader roles for information on PDU Leadership and compensation. Visit the PDU Resource Library for PDU design and implementation support.

Apply to lead a PDU:

Prepare your materials according to the PDU Application Instructions
Submit an application. Applications should adhere to the PDU guidelines and application rubric.

PDU Peer Reviewers

Peer Reviewers are an intrinsic part of the PDU team, providing feedback and support to PDU leaders throughout the process. Reviewers receive a $1000 stipend.  

PDU Advisory Council
Council members serve in an advisory capacity, providing feedback to improve the PDU process and experience. This is a paid extra duty position. Teachers and SSPs with PDU experience are encouraged to apply. Submit an application.