Public Higher Education

The role of Idaho’s public higher education institutions is to provide a wide variety of educational, training, research, continuing education and service programs to meet the personal and professional needs of Idaho citizens and employers.


Education Rules of Idaho – Idaho Administrative Procedures Act (IDAPA)

Administrative Rules have the force and effect of law and as such are subject to a comprehensive process that includes review and approval by the Idaho Legislature in order to become final and enforceable.


Documents Incorporated by Reference into Administrative Code (Rule)

Pursuant to Section 67-5229(2), Idaho Code, the notice of proposed rulemaking must include a brief summary detailing the need to incorporate by reference any additional materials into the rule. The agency must also provide information regarding access to the incorporated materials.


Idaho Scholarships

The State of Idaho is committed to supporting students in their pursuit of education and training beyond high school. A variety of scholarship opportunities are available for eligible Idaho residents, administered by the Idaho State Board of Education and the Idaho Workforce […] Learn More


Idaho Educator Mentoring

Pursuant to Idaho Code § 33-1201A, any instructional staff employee or any pupil service staff employee will receive mentoring as outlined in such employee’s individualized professional learning plan during the initial three (3) years of holding such certificate.


Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Course and Assessment

Per IDAPA 08.02.02.016.03, all Idaho teachers working on an interim certificate (alternate authorizations, nontraditional routes, reinstatement, or coming from out of state), must complete a state board approved Idaho Comprehensive Literacy course or assessment as a one-time requirement for standard instructional certificate.


Administrative Certificate Renewal Requirement

In conjunction with the passage of the Career Ladder legislation H296 (2015), lawmakers amended Idaho Code §33-1204 to include a coursework requirement for all Idaho administrators seeking renewal of their administrative certificate. In addition to a lab component to ensure rater–reliability in […] Learn More


Idaho Academic Leadership Academy

Funded by the Idaho State Board of Education, in partnership with all eight public postsecondary institutions, IALA brings together 32 participants each year from across the state for a week-long intensive learning experience.


University of Idaho and WSU Cooperative Program in Veterinary Medicine

The University of Idaho and Washington State University Cooperative Program in Veterinary Medicine provides a limited number of Idaho residents the opportunity to study for a career in veterinary medicine using the resources of both the University of Idaho and the Washington […] Learn More


Section I – General Governing Policies and Procedures