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.
Certification Standards for Educator Preparation
To learn more, please see our Certification Standards for Educator Prepraration.
The Educator Preparation Programs listed below are approved by the Idaho State Board of Education.
Public and Non-Public Traditional Educator Preparation Programs:
- 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. Mark Haynal, (208) 792-2237.
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 Programs:
- American Board (ABCTE), Isabelle Welch, (877) 669-2228
- College of Southern Idaho, Tracy Meyerhoeffer, (208) 732-6874.
Accreditation In Progress: AAQEP - Lewis-Clark State College, Dr. Mark Haynal, (208) 792-2237.
Accreditation: CAEP - Teach for America, Tony Ashton, (208) 991-0455
School-Based Educator Preparation Programs:
- Registered Teacher Apprenticeship, Local Education Agency
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 Provider Resources
- Idaho Standards for Educator Preparation Providers
- Standards approved August 23, 2023 State Board Meeting.
Annual Performance Measures
- Annual Performance Measures approved August 23, 2023 State Board Meeting.
| Indicator | Performance Measure | Benchmark | Indicator Points | Data Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pedagogical Knowledge | The percentage of candidates who, at exit of program, passed the Common Summative Assessment (Idaho Framework for Teaching Evaluation) at a basic or better in all 22 components. | 90% | > 90% = 25 points 80% – 89.9% = 15 points < 70% = 0 points | State and EPP Provided |
| Content Knowledge | The percentage of overall completer pass rate of Idaho State Board Approved content assessment for which the EPP has at least ten candidates complete the assessment during the academic year. | 80% | >80% = 25 points 79% = 24 points 78% = 23 points . . . < 64% = 0 points | State and EPP Provided |
| Completer Effectiveness on Professional Practice | The percentage of teachers of record and completers who signed an Idaho teaching contract in their first year after completion were eligible for and obtained the Idaho Professional Endorsement. | 95% | > 95% = 25 points 94% = 24 points 93% = 23 points . . . < 69% = 0 points | State Provided |
| Persistence in an Idaho Local Education Agency | The percentage of teachers of record and completers who signed an Idaho teaching contract in their first year after completion working full-time in an Idaho Local Education Agency who persist for three years. | 80% | > 80% = 25 points 75% = 20 points 70% = 15 points 65% = 10 points < 50% = 0 points | State Provided |