Home Study Course

The PDS Home Study Course is appropriate for defendants who lack the required internet/device for the PDS Interactive Web-Class.

It is a good option for Participants who are unable to read and write as it allows for a family member or close friend to help them with reading and writing for the workbook exercises.

The PDS Home Study Course is also suitable for those who have disabilities that would prevent them participating in a web class, and for those who are Spanish speaking only.

Upon receipt of payment, PDS will mail participants their course workbooks, also known as journals, featuring Interactive Journaling® curriculum, and evidence-based practice method to aid in making and keeping positive changes.

This class model is available for each class type offered by PDS*

 

The program involves a follow up telephone interview with a PDS Facilitator to ensure that the defendant provided the answers themselves and that they had full comprehension of the course material. This involves the Participant showing their work to the Facilitator. There are three options for this:

 

  1. Option to do Video Call - If they have a smart phone (iPhone, Android, etc.) with a camera and good internet speed, they can request to schedule and complete the Home Study Course follow up telephone interview with a PDS Facilitator using the Google Duo video calling app (Facetime is not an option).
     
  2. The Facilitator can also request emailed pictures of specific completed pages from the PDS journals prior to and possibility during the call. Typically the pictures are taken with the Participant’s smartphone and emailed to texted to a number provided by the Facilitator.
  3. If they lack a smartphone, the Participant can mail their completed journal back to PDS and we will call to set up the Facilitator follow up call upon receipt.

Contact PDS for to register for the class: 1-800-775-3220.
ALL HOME STUDY COURSES ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY REFERRING AGENCY OR COURT. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PARTICIPANTS DISCUSS THE COURSE WITH THEIR REFERRING AGENCY BEFORE REGISTERING TO ENSURE IT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Click here for Home Study Course Referral Form (Eng & Spanish)

Beginning March 10, 2023 – The fee for ALL Home Study Courses (English and Spanish) will be $110 (paid online).

*When referring for the Violence Intervention Home Study Course, PDS requests that referring agency or court contact PDS directly via submitted referral form, email or phone to advise of course approval.


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