More specifically, learner-ready teachers have deep knowledge of their content and how to teach it; they understand the differing needs of their students, hold them to high expectations, and personalize learning to ensure each learner is challenged; they care about, motivate, and actively engage students in learning; they collect, interpret, and use student assessment data to monitor progress and adjust instruction; they systematically reflect, continuously improve, and collaboratively problem solve; and they demonstrate leadership and shared responsibility for the learning of all students.
Idaho strives to approve and hold accountable teacher preparation programs that produce learner-ready teachers. Each year Idaho approved teacher preparation program’s report data on admission requirements, standards and assessments. That data is currently collected in the Federal Title II Reports, click on Idaho.
Public and Non-Public Traditional Educator Preparation Providers:
- Boise State University, Dr. Sherry Dismuke, (208) 426-1991.
Accreditation: CAEP - Brigham Young University – Idaho, Dr. Melissa Green, (208) 496-4137.
Accreditation: AAQEP - College of Idaho, Dr. Kevin Talbert, (208) 459-5232
- Idaho State University, Dr. Emma Wood, (208) 282-5443.
Accreditation: CAEP - Lewis-Clark State College, Dr. Royal Toy, (208) 792-2730.
Accreditation: CAEP - Northwest Nazarene University, Dr. LoriAnn Sanchez, (208) 467-8457.
Accreditation: CAEP - University of Idaho, Dr. Taylor Raney, (208) 885-1027.
Accreditation: CAEP
Non-Traditional Educator Preparation Providers:
- American Board (ABCTE), Isabelle Welch, (877) 669-2228
- State Review: Spring, 2027
- College of Southern Idaho, Bill Brulotte, (208) 732-6385.
- State Review: Fall, 2025
- Lewis-Clark State College, Dr. Royal Toy, (208) 792-2730.
Accreditation: CAEP - Teach for America, Tony Ashton, (208) 991-0455
School-Based Educator Preparation Programs:
Graduate Initial Certification Educator Preparation Providers:
- Boise State University, Dr. Jennifer Snow, (208) 426-1134.
Accreditation: CAEP
Programs:- Master in Teaching, Elementary Education (In-Person)
- Master in Teaching, Secondary Education (In-person)
- Master in Teaching, Special Education (Online)
- Idaho State University, Dr. Emma Wood, (208) 282-5443.
Accreditation: CAEP
Programs:- Master of Arts in Teaching (Online)
- Master of Education in Deaf Education (Online)
- Master of Education in Special Education (Online)
- Northwest Nazarene University, Professor Holly Riley, (208) 467-8621.
Accreditation: CAEP
Programs:- Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education (Online)
- Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Education (Online)
- University of Idaho, Dr. Taylor Raney, (208) 885-1027.
Accreditation: CAEP
Programs:- Master of Arts in Teaching (Online)
Approved Accreditors for Idaho Educator Preparation Providers
- Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP)
AAQEP approved June 14, 2023 State Board Meeting. - Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Educator Preparation Resources
Educator Preparation Providers
- EPP State Review Schedule
- Idaho Standards for Educator Preparation Providers
- Effective August 23, 2023, State Board Meeting
- Initial Certificate Endorsement Requirements
- Policy IV.D. – Educator Preparation and Certification
- Initial Certificate Requirements
- List of Initial Certificate Endorsement Programs
- Title II State Reporting Guide for EPPs
Pre-Service Educator Standards
- Idaho Standards for Initial Certification of Professional School Personnel
- Section 33-114A, Idaho Code
- Effective July 1, 2022
- Policy IV.D. – Educator Preparation and Certification
- Section 33-114A, Idaho Code
In-Service Educator Standards
- Idaho Framework for Teaching Evaluation
- IDAPA 08.02.02.120.01
- Idaho Standards for Effective Principals
- IDAPA 08.02.02.121.01
- Certificated Staff Code of Ethics
- IDAPA 08.02.02.076