RULE: IDAHO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION (IDAPA 08, TITLE 02, CHAPTER 02)

020. STANDARD SECONDARY CERTIFICATE (3-16-04)

A Standard Secondary Certificate makes an individual eligible to teach in grades six (6) through twelve (12). A Secondary Certificate may be issued to any person with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and who meets the following minimum requirements:

01. General Education Requirements. Completion of the general requirements at an accredited college or university is required.

02. Professional Education Core Requirements.

a. A minimum of twenty (20) semester credit hours, or thirty (30) quarter credit hours, in the philosophical, psychological, and methodological foundations, in instructional technology, and in the professional subject matter of secondary education, which must include at least three (3) semester credit hours, or five (5) quarter hours, of reading in the content area.

b. The required twenty (20) semester credit hours, or thirty (30) quarter credit hours, must also include at least six (6) semester credit hours, or nine (9) quarter credit hours, of secondary student teaching or two (2) years of satisfactory experience as a teacher in grades six (6) through twelve (12).

03. Teaching Field Requirements. Preparation in at least two (2) fields of secondary teaching: first teaching field of at least thirty (30) semester credit hours, or forty-five (45) quarter credit hours, and a second teaching field of at least twenty (20) semester credit hours, or thirty (30) quarter credit hours. Preparation of not less than forty-five (45) semester credit hours, or sixty-seven (67) quarter credit hours, in a single subject area may be used in lieu of the first teaching field or second teaching field requirements.

04. Additional Requirements. An institutional recommendation from an accredited college or university or verification of two (2) years of teaching experience in grades six (6) through twelve (12).

05. Proficiency. Proficiency in areas noted above is measured by completion of the credit hour requirements provided herein. Additionally, each candidate must have a qualifying score of an approved content area assessment in any area(s) for which the certificate or endorsement (s) will be applied.

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)

1. 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)
2. 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)
3. 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
4. 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:

1. 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)
2. 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)