Educator Evaluation Reviews

Pursuant to Idaho Code § 33-1004B(11), a review of a sample of instructional staff and pupil service staff evaluations shall be conducted annually.


K-12 Accountability

Accountability in the K-12 school system is focused on holding school districts, schools, and educators responsible for student results. To ensure our high school graduates are well-prepared for higher education and the workforce, the Idaho State Board of Education sets high expectations […] Learn More


Expanding Arts Access in Rural Public Schools

This grant opportunity supports Idaho rural school districts and rural charter schools in providing fine arts, performing arts, and design programs. Funds granted are intended to increase access to arts education for K-12 learners in rural public schools that otherwise may lack […] Learn More


Higher Education Research Council Programs

These programs are designed to stimulate competitive research at Idaho’s institutions, under the direction of the Higher Education Research Council.


Education Initiatives

Idaho education has entered a new progressive era in order to increase global competitiveness and attract opportunity, as seen through our many current education initiatives. Education and commerce must partner to build upon each other.


District / Charter School Planning

Each year by October 1, school districts and charter schools must update their Continuous Improvement Plan, post it on their website, and submit it via e-mail to plans@edu.idaho.gov.


2026 Idaho Academic Leadership Academy


Foreign Educator Preparation

Per IDAPA 08.02.02.013, An educator having graduated from a foreign institution educator preparation program shall be treated as an out of state applicant for certification purposes and may be issued a nonrenewable, three (3) year interim certificate. The applicant must provide transcripts […] Learn More


Staff Members

The Office of the State Board of Education (OSBE) provides critical executive, strategic, tactical, and administrative support to the Board of Education in its policy-making authority.


Postsecondary Program Planning

Idaho Code §33-113 charges the Board to define the limits of all public instruction to assure that educational needs are met and in a manner that prevents duplication of services.