Idaho Department of Education

The Certification department at the Idaho Department of Education has a strong commitment to high standards for all school personnel. Our mission is to support Idaho public schools and education professionals to promote the success of all Idaho students by striving for educational excellence and highly effective instruction.

For information regarding ways to get certified, visit the Be An Educator page.

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Resource Files

General Files

• Endorsement List
• Technical Assistance Webinar 2022

ISEE Documents

• 2024-2025 Assignment Credential Manual
• 2024-2025 Assignment Reporting Guidance
• Changes to Mathematics Assignments
• Information Regarding Assignment Codes 22051, 00005, and 20005
• Summary of Alt Auth, Non-Trad, Emergency Provisional, Charter School-Specific Certs
• ICTE Assignment Manual and ISEE Resources
• ISEE

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I become a certified educator in Idaho?

• What qualifications do I need to be a teacher?

Meet the minimum requirements set by Idaho Code §33-1202. You must also complete a state approved teacher preparation program. The State Board of Education may refuse to issue or authorize a certificate to any applicant for such reason as would have constituted grounds for revoking a certificate.

• I have a bachelor's (or master's) degree but have not completed a teacher certification program. How do I get certified to teach in Idaho?

• What Idaho universities offer a teacher preparation program?

To find Idaho universities offering teacher preparation programs, please visit our Be an Educator page for more information.

• What is a Praxis II test? What Praxis II test do I take for my certification/endorsement? How do I register to take a Praxis II test?

For certification purposes, the Praxis II is the State Board of Education (SBOE)-approved content and performance assessments used in Idaho. For further information regarding Praxis II assessments and to register for an assessment, refer to the PRAXIS website.

• Do I have to take a Praxis test if I took the ABCTE test?

No. However, additional Certificates and/or endorsements added to an existing certificate/credential through a traditional teacher preparation program may require a Praxis II Test.

• How do I apply for a job in Idaho?

• Idaho Education Jobs
• K12JobSpot
• Indeed
• EdJobs Idaho

Training Resources

• Alternative Authorizations: Overview and Guidance
• Technical Assistance Webinar 2022