Standard Elementary Certificate
RULE: IDAHO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (IDAPA 08, TITLE 02, CHAPTER 02)
018. STANDARD ELEMENTARY CERTIFICATE (3-16-04)
A Standard Elementary Certificate makes an individual eligible to teach grades Kindergarten (K) through eight (8), and may be issued to any person who has a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and who meets the following requirements:
01. General Education Requirements. Completion of the general education requirements at an accredited college or university is required.
02. Professional Education Core Requirements.
a. A minimum of twenty-four (24) semester credit hours, or thirty-six (36) quarter credit hours, in the philosophical, psychological, and methodological foundations and in the professional subject matter of elementary education, which shall include at least six (6) semester credit hours, or nine (9) quarter credit hours, in developmental reading and its application to the content area.
b. At least six (6) semester credit hours, or nine (9) quarter credit hours, of elementary student teaching or two (2) years of satisfactory experience as a teacher in grades K-8.
03. Additional Requirements. An institutional recommendation from an accredited college or university or verification of two (2) years of teaching experience in grades Kindergarten (K) through eight (8).
04. Area of Endorsement. All individuals seeking a Standard Elementary Certificate shall complete the requirements for a subject area endorsement as outlined under requirements for a Standard Secondary Certificate. An endorsement allowing teaching of that subject through grade nine (9) or a K-12 endorsement shall be added to the Standard Elementary Certificate.(4-7-11)
05. Proficiency. Proficiency in areas noted above is measured by completion of the credit hour requirements provided herein. Additionally, each candidate shall meet or exceed the state qualifying score on approved elementary content area and pedagogy assessments.
NOTE: If an applicant completes a state-approved elementary education program through an Idaho college or university, and that applicant started the program before June 1, 2013, then the applicant does not have to additionally obtain a single subject endorsement; however, they must take and pass the applicable Principals of Learning and Teaching Praxis II® test #0622/5622 or #0623/5623. For additional information on these tests, please see: www.ets.org/praxis/idaho/requirements
If this candidate chooses to obtain a single subject endorsement, then they must meet the higher education competency requirements and pass the Praxis II assessment applicable to the specific single subject endorsement
All other candidates, including out-of-state candidates will need to have or obtain a single subject endorsement. For information regarding the specific coursework and Praxis II testing requirements for single subject endorsements, please click here.
For additional information on Praxis II testing, including those required for single subject endorsements, please see: www.ets.org/praxis/idaho/requirements.
| Title | Number | Qualifying Score |
| Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (Calculator permitted) (paper-delivered) OR |
0014 | 143 |
| Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (Calculator permitted) (computer-delivered) Note: Out-of-state candidates and candidates starting an Idaho teacher preparation program after June 1, 2013 are required to take a single subject middle school or K-12 Praxis II test, as applicable to obtain the single subject endorsement. OR |
5014 | 143 |
| Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (PDF)* (Computer) (Calculator allowed.) | 5031 | NA |
| Reading and Language Arts Subtest (Computer) | 5032 | 165 |
| Mathematics Subtest (Computer) (Calculator allowed.) | 5033 | 164 |
| Social Studies Subtest (Computer) | 5034 | 155 |
| Science Subtest (Computer) (Calculator allowed.) | 5035 | 159 |
| * To pass the Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects test you must receive a passing score on each subtest. You must take the full test on your initial attempt. If, after your first attempt you did not pass one of the individual subtests, you may take just that subtest again for a reduced fee. | ||
Completion of the ICLC or passage of the ICLA is required before a renewable five-year Standard Elementary Certificate can be issued. Access the following webpage for additional information: (http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/teacher_certification/literacy.htm)
Endorsements – May Be Added to a Standard Elementary Certificate
RULE: IDAHO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (IDAPA 08, TITLE 02, CHAPTER 02)
021. ENDORSEMENTS (3-29-10)
Holders of a Secondary Certificate, Standard Elementary Certificate, Standard Occupational Specialist Certificate, or Advanced Occupational Specialist Certificate may be granted endorsements in subject areas as provided herein. An official statement of competency in a teaching area or field is acceptable in lieu of courses for a teaching major or minor if such statements originate in the department or division of the accredited college or university in which the competency is established and are approved by the director of teacher education of the recommending college or university. To add an endorsement to an existing credential, an individual shall complete the credit hour requirements as provided herein and shall also meet or exceed the state qualifying score on appropriate, state-approved content, pedagogy and performance assessments. When converting semester credit hours to quarter credit hours, two (2) semester credit hours is equal to three (3) quarter credit hours.
Access the following webpage to apply for a Standard Elementary Certificate: Applying for an Idaho Certificate/Credential
K-12 Endorsement on an Elementary Certificate
An Elementary Certificate may be endorsed K-12 for teaching music, art, education media generalist (library), physical education, reading and foreign language in the secondary school when the educator:
- completes the secondary methods course in the area of the endorsement;
- meets the academic qualifications for the subject area; and,
- meets or exceeds the appropriate Praxis II content area assessment.
Requirements for these endorsements are described in subject area endorsements (Subject Area Endorsements on a Secondary Certificate).
Ninth Grade Endorsement on an Elementary Certificate
An endorsement may be added to a Standard Elementary Certificate allowing the educator to teach a content-specific subject in the ninth grade. The intent of this provision is to allow secondary endorsements on an Elementary Certificate acknowledging the academic background of middle school teachers. It is not the intent, nor is it permissible, for a teacher with an Elementary Certificate to teach students in grades 10-12, even with a ninth grade endorsement.
To qualify for a secondary endorsement, the educator must meet all requirements for that endorsement and meet or exceed the qualifying score on appropriate Praxis II assessment(s). For a list of secondary endorsements see Subject Area Endorsements on Secondary Certification.
Consulting Teacher
RULE: IDAHO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (IDAPA 08, TITLE 02, CHAPTER 02)
029. CONSULTING TEACHER ENDORSEMENTS
Technical Assistance to Teachers. Consulting teachers provide technical assistance to teachers and other staff in the school district with regard to the selection and implementation of appropriate teaching materials, instructional strategies, and procedures to improve the educational outcomes for students. They may also provide direct intervention for students with significant needs. (3-29-10)
01. Special Education Consulting Teacher
a. Eligibility for a Special Education Consulting Teacher Endorsement. To be eligible for a Special Education Consulting Teacher endorsement on the Standard Exceptional Child Certificate, the Early Childhood /Early Childhood Special Education Blended Certificate (Birth-Grade 3), the Standard Elementary Certificate or the Standard Secondary Teaching Certificate, a candidate must have satisfied the following requirements: (3-29-10)
- Education Requirements. Qualify for or hold a Standard Exceptional Child Certificate and qualify for or hold a Standard Elementary Certificate, Standard Secondary Certificate, or Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education Blended Certificate (Birth-Grade 3). Plus completion, in an accredited college or university, of a master's degree or an approved fifth-year program as defined by the Idaho State Board of Education, and have demonstrated competencies in the following areas: assessment of learning behaviors; individualization of instructional programs based on educational diagnosis; behavioral and/or classroom management techniques; program implementation and supervision; knowledge in use of current methods, materials and resources available and management and operation of media centers; ability in identifying and utilizing community or agency resources and support services; and counseling skills and guidance of professional staff. (3-29-10)
- Experience. Completion of a minimum of three (3) years' teaching experience, at least two (2) years of which must be in a special education classroom setting. (3-29-10)
- Letter of Recommendation. Provide a letter of recommendation from the superintendent of a school district that provides verification of demonstrated competencies in the following areas: assessment of learning behaviors; individualization of instructional programs based on educational diagnosis; behavioral and/or classroom management techniques; program implementation and supervision; knowledge in use of current methods, materials and resources available and management and operation of media centers; ability in identifying and utilizing community or agency resources and support services; and counseling skills and guidance of professional personnel and
- Three (3) years of successful experience as a special education teacher working with classroom teachers in elementary or secondary schools. (3-29-10)
02. Mathematics Consulting Teacher (3-29-10)
a. Eligibility for a Mathematics Consulting Teacher Endorsement. To be eligible for a Mathematics Consulting Teacher endorsement on the Standard Elementary Certificate, Standard Secondary Certificate, Standard Exceptional Child Certificate, or the Early Childhood /Early Childhood Special Education Blended Certificate (Birth-Grade 3), a candidate must have satisfied the following requirements:
- Education Requirements. Qualify for or hold a Standard Elementary Certificate, Standard Secondary Certificate, Standard Exceptional Child Certificate, or the Early Childhood /Early Childhood Special Education Blended Certificate (Birth-Grade 3) and have demonstrated competencies in the following areas through a minimum of twenty (20) semester credit hours of coursework. The competencies are centered on four emphases: Big Ideas in Mathematics, Proof and Argumentation, Mathematics Knowledge for Teaching, and Rich tasks. Coursework required includes the full series of Mathematics Thinking for Instruction (MTI), Geometry & Measurement, Algebraic Reasoning, and Data Analysis & Probability. (3-29-10) Experience. Completion of a minimum of three (3) years' teaching experience. (3-29-10)
- Assessment of performance. Prior to being granted the Mathematics Consulting Teacher endorsement, candidates must have proof of successful performance through teacher portfolios. These portfolios will include both quantitative and qualitative measurements such as pre- and post-interviews, teacher knowledge inventories, classroom video, lesson plans, and student work samples. (3-29-10)