Apply for Educator Certification
There are numerous ways to obtain educator certification in Idaho. Use the pulldowns below or take our quiz to determine which application is right for you. If you need an official duplicate of your current certificate, you can request one using the Duplicate Certificate Online Application.
Application Types
First Time Idaho Certification
| Application Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Certificate for Out-of-State Applicants | For individuals who completed an educator preparation program and/or hold a current, valid certificate in another state. |
| Initial Certificate for Idaho Graduates | For individuals who have completed an educator preparation program at an Idaho college/university and are seeking their initial Idaho certificate/credential. |
| Interim Certificate for Non-Traditional Candidates | For individuals who have completed the preliminary requirements of the non-traditional route to certification (ABCTE, CSI, LCSC or TFA). |
| Certificate for Pupil Service Staff | For individuals applying for a five (5) year renewable Pupil Service Staff Certificate. |
| Interim Certificate for Foreign Educators | For individuals who completed an educator preparation program in another country and hold a current, valid certificate in another country. |
| Initial Certificate for Postsecondary Specialist | For individuals who hold a baccalaureate or higher in the content area being taught and are employed as a current faculty member from an accredited Idaho postsecondary institution. |
| Initial Certificate for Educator Registered Apprenticeship | For individuals who have completed the Educator Registered Apprenticeship Program and are seeking their initial Idaho certificate/credential. |
Applicants who have or held Idaho Certification
| Application Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Renewal of an Idaho Certificate | For individuals who need to renew their current, valid Idaho education credential. |
| Reinstatement of an Idaho Certificate | For individuals who hold an expired Idaho education credential. |
| Revision of an Idaho Certificate | For individuals who need to add a new certificate and/or endorsement to an existing Idaho education credential. |
| Interim Certificate Completer | For individuals who have completed all the requirements for their three-year interim certificate and are now seeking their five (5)-year renewable Idaho certificate. |
| Lifetime Certificate | For individuals with 25 years or more of certified public school experience who meet the renewal or interim certificate requirements. |
District/Charter Applications for Certification
| Application Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Alternative Authorizations for Districts/Charter Schools | For local education agencies who are looking to fill a position with a candidate who does not hold an appropriate certificate/endorsement. |
| Public Charter School Administrator Certificate | This application is for a public charter school board of directors to hire a public charter school administrator under the provisions of Idaho Code 33-5206(4). |
| Public Charter School-Specific Teacher Certificate | This application is for a public charter school board of directors to hire a public charter school-specific teacher to serve as a charter school teacher under the provisions of Idaho Code §33-5206(6). |
Helpful Information
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General Resources
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?
You must 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 degree (or master's) 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.
Which Idaho universities offer a teacher preparation program?
Please visit our Be an Educator page for more information.
What is a Praxis test? Which 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 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:
Idaho System for Educational Excellence (ISEE) Resources
- 2025-2026 Assignment Credential Manual
- 2025-2026 Assignment Reporting Guidance
- Changes to Mathematics Assignments
- ICTE Assignment Manual and ISEE Resources
- Information Regarding Assignment Codes 22051, 00005, and 20005
- ISEE
- Summary of Alt Auth, Non-Trad, Emergency Provisional, Charter School-Specific Certs
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
- Teach for America
- Troops to Teachers
Certification Divisions
Quick Links
Event Calendar
Idaho Code §33-130 Criminal History Checks
Idaho Code §33-512 Governance of Schools
Contact
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Monday – Friday
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