IDAHO
STATE RESOURCES

Completion of an educator preparation program (college/university or non-traditional program) is required in order to teach in Idaho. More information can be found here: https://www.sde.idaho.gov/be-an-educator/ 

Future special educators must pass the specific Praxis exams, depending on the area of licensure they desire. Test requirements can be found here: https://praxis.ets.org/state-requirements/idaho-tests.html 

• Step 1: Complete initial application package, which includes:

  • A completed online application

  • Appropriate processing fee

  • Official transcripts

• Step 2: Complete a background investigation check

• Step 3: Submit a completed Institutional Recommendation Form

• Submit an official Praxis II Assessment Score Sheet

Full details of this process are outlined here: https://www.sde.idaho.gov/about-us/departments/educator-certification/ 

Idaho allows districts and charter schools to request alternative authorizations for candidates who do not hold licensure. You can learn more about these options here: https://www.sde.idaho.gov/about-us/departments/educator-certification/apply-for-educator-certification/alternative-authorizations-for-districts-charter-schools/  

The Idaho Department of Education maintains a list of approved educator preparation programs: https://www.sde.idaho.gov/about-us/departments/educator-certification/be-an-educator/#details-college-university 

• Idaho Council for Exceptional Children - https://www.idahocec.org/ 

The Idaho State Board of Education maintains a list of available scholarships: https://boardofed.idaho.gov/scholarships/ 

• Paraprofessional to Certified Teacher Program (PaCT) - https://www.isu.edu/education/programs/para-to-certified-teacher-program-pact/ 

• Rural and Underserved Educator Incentive Program - https://boardofed.idaho.gov/k-12-education/educator-effectiveness/rural-and-underserved-educator-incentive-program/