Educator Certification
Educator Certification has a strong commitment to high standards for all school personnel. We work with teachers, administrators, and other education professionals seeking their certification. We support Idaho public schools to ensure that each Idaho student has a quality education from competent, qualified, and ethical educators.
For information regarding routes to Idaho educator certification, visit the Be an Educator page.
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General Information
Idaho System for Educational Excellence (ISEE) Information
- 2025-2026 Assignment Credential Manual
- 2025-2026 Assignment Reporting Guidance
- Changes to Mathematics Assignments
- Information Regarding Assignment Codes 22051, 00005, and 20005
- Summary of Alt Auth, Non-Trad, Emergency Provisional, Charter School-Specific Certs
- ICTE Assignment Manual and ISEE Resources
- ISEE
External Resources
- Administrative Rules Related to Teachers
- American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE)
- Educational Testing Service (ETS)
- Idaho Association of School Administrators
- Idaho Education Association
- Idaho’s Education Employment Website
- Idaho School Boards Association
- Idaho State Board of Education
- Idaho Statute Related to Teachers
- Idaho Title II Higher Education State Reports
- Teach for America
- Troops to Teachers
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I become a certified educator in Idaho?
Please visit our Be an Educator page for more information.
What qualifications do I need to be a teacher?
Meet the minimum requirements set by Idaho Code §33-1202. You must also complete a state approved teacher preparation program. The State Board of Education may refuse to issue or authorize a certificate to any applicant for such reason as would have constituted grounds for revoking a certificate.
I have a bachelor's (or master's) degree but have not completed a teacher certification program. How do I get certified to teach in Idaho?
Please visit our Be an Educator page for more information.
What Idaho universities offer a teacher preparation program?
To find Idaho universities offering teacher preparation programs, please visit our Be an Educator page for more information.
What is a Praxis test? What Praxis test do I take for my certification/endorsement? How do I register to take a Praxis test?
For certification purposes, the Praxis is the State Board of Education (SBOE)-approved content and performance assessments used in Idaho. For further information regarding Praxis assessments and to register for an assessment, refer to the PRAXIS website
Do I have to take a Praxis test if I took the American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE) test?
No. However, additional Certificates and/or endorsements added to an existing certificate/credential through a traditional teacher preparation program may require a Praxis Test.
How do I apply for a job in Idaho?
Employment opportunities may be found on the following sites or the individual district/charter school site:
Certification Divisions
Apply for Educator Certification
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Contact
Office Hours
8:00am – 5:00pm
Monday – Friday
(208) 332-6882
certification@sde.idaho.gov