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The Higher Education Research Council supports research efforts at Idaho Institutions through several programs, including IGEM, Incubation Fund, and Undergraduate Research grants.
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General Education Committee
The state General Education Committee is responsible for reviewing the competencies and rubrics of the general education framework for each institution to ensure its alignment with the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Essential Learning Outcomes.
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
Educator Preparation Providers (EPPs)
A learner-ready educator is one who is ready on day one of his or her career to model and develop in students the knowledge and skills they need to succeed today including the ability to think critically and creatively, to apply content […] Learn More
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.
Educator Effectiveness
The purpose of the Educator Effectiveness program is to support and facilitate the State Board of Education’s governance of Idaho’s public K-20 school system. The primary focus of the program is to work with issues related to the quality and effectiveness of […] Learn More
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.
Postsecondary Program Approval
Idaho Code 33-101 provides that the State Board of Education has constitutional general supervision and governance of public postsecondary institutions.