Idaho Teacher Certification

Idaho Bureau of Certification & Professional Standards

The Bureau of Certification & Professional Standards operates within the Idaho State Department of Education to provide information, professional support, and resources to Idaho educators. Activities of the Bureau include:

Administering the processes for the certification and recertification of professional school personnel in the State of Idaho.
Supporting the work of the Professional Standards Commission, which has the authority to:
- Provide statewide leadership in identifying the needs of teachers and in developing, supporting, and recognizing activities that result in improved educational opportunities for students;
- Make recommendations to the State Board of Education regarding teacher preparation programs, teacher certification standards, and professional practices and competence of the teaching profession in the state;
- Investigate and hold hearings on any signed complaint alleging unethical practice by any certificated individual.

Application for an Initial Idaho Professional Education Credential:

Idaho's definition of "Highly Qualified Teacher":

Click here to read Idaho's position statement on HQT (PDF)
Click here to read Idaho's HOUSSE - Highly Objective Uniform State Standard of Evaluation (PDF)
Click here to read Idaho's Highly Objective Uniform State Standards Evaluation (HOUSSE) - Highly
Qualified Teacher Questionnaire - Rubric (PDF) Send any input or comments via email to: ptoney@sde.state.id.us
Highly Qualified Teachers: Frequently Asked Questions
Click here to read "No Child Left Behind:” The New ESEA Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS FOR TEACHERS AND PARAPROFESSIONALS

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