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Idaho State Certification Information

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Idaho Department of Education - Teacher Certification

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Teacher Certification,
Idaho Department of Education,
650 West State St.,
P.O. Box 83720,
Boise, ID
83720-0027

phone: (208) 332-6880

fax: (208) 334-4664

email

Starting this year, one of the following technology tests is required for graduates of Idaho teacher preparation programs (out-of-state certificate applicants do not have to take them):

1. Idaho Technology Portfolio Assessment; or

2. Idaho Technology Competency Examination; or

3. Idaho Performance Assessment.

 

Idaho Certificates are issued according to each specific field taught. These certificates are valid for 5 years. Provisional Certificates can be issued for applicants holding another state's valid certificate, which lasts for 2 years. Renewal takes 6 semester credit hours of coursework from an accredited college or university. Idaho Department of Education endorses out-of-state teaching certificates for the life of that certification, up to 5 years. Lifetime certificates are only valid for 5 years. The Department of Education does not issue substitute teaching certificates. Each school district determines what criteria they use to hire a substitute teacher. The only requirement is a background check that is good for 3 years.
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