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Interim Certificate Completers

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This application is for individuals who have completed all the requirements for their three (3)-year interim certificate including those who hold a Content Specialist, Non-Traditional or an Out-of-State Interim Certificate and are now seeking their five (5)-year renewable certificate.

How to Apply

To apply for an Interim Certificate Completer, you must submit an application packet with all required documents and fees.

Important: All required documents must be included in one packet for an application to be considered complete.

To access required documents, click the appropriate + sign below.

Required documents and Fees

Completed and signed Idaho Educator Certification Application packet
Application fee of $75.00
- Checks and money orders are to be made payable to the Idaho Department of Education
- Credit and debit cards are accepted for walk-in applications only
- Payment is non-refundable
- Cash in the exact amount will be accepted for walk-ins only

Documentation of Completion of Interim Requirements

See your interim certificate for conditions and provide the appropriate supporting documentation, this may include transcripts, Institutional Recommendation, test scores, etc.

If you are unsure of your requirements, please contact our office at (208) 332-6882.

Out-of-State Candidates

Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Course/Assessment
Teaching Mathematical Thinking transcripts (if indicated as a condition on the three-year interim certificate)

Non-Traditional Program Candidates (Completers of ABCTE, TFA, CSI or LCSC):

The signed District/Charter and Mentor Recommendation for Non-Traditional Completers (ABCTE, TFA, CSI or LCSC)
Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Course/Assessment
Teaching Mathematical Thinking transcripts (if indicated as a condition on the three-year interim certificate)
TFA, CSI and LCSC candidates must include an Institutional Recommendation

Alternative Authorization – Content Specialist

Completion of traditional program, please include the following:
- Institutional Recommendation, or Out-of-State Certificate
- Official Transcripts
- Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Course/Assessment
- Teaching Mathematical Thinking transcripts (if indicated as a condition on the three-year interim certificate)
Completion of ABCTE
- ABCTE Professional Teaching Certificate
- The signed District/Charter and Mentor Recommendation for Non-Traditional Completers (ABCTE, TFA, CSI or LCSC)
- Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Course/Assessment
- Teaching Mathematical Thinking transcripts (if indicated as a condition on the three-year interim certificate)

Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Course/Assessment
The Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Course (ICLC) is offered through university providers at a variety of venues throughout Idaho. The Idaho Comprehensive Literacy requirement can be fulfilled by completing and passing an in-person or online course, or by successful completion of the Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Assessment. Please visit the Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Course section on the English Language Arts/Literacy page for additional information on course providers.

Mathematical Thinking for Instruction/Teaching Mathematical Thinking
The Mathematical Thinking for Instruction (MTI)/Teaching Mathematical Thinking (TMT) is a three-credit course that gives Idaho teachers and administrators the best practices and teaching strategies they need to help all students succeed in math. Please visit the Teaching Mathematical Thinking (TMT) – State Approved Math Course Requirement section of the Mathematics page for additional information on course providers.