Title II-A: Supporting Effective Instruction
The purpose of Title II-A: Supporting Effective Instruction is to provide grants to State Educational Agencies (SEAs) and subgrants to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs).
Title II-A Grants
The Title II-A grants:
- Increase student achievement consistent with the challenging State academic standards
- Improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders
- Increase the number of teachers, principals, and other school leaders who are effective in improving student academic achievement in schools; and provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective teachers, principals, and other school leaders
Educator Effectiveness
Educator Effectiveness promotes high quality principals, teachers, and effective instruction in Idaho’s PreK-12 schools to ensure that all students in the state are provided an excellent and equitable education. Educator Effectiveness provides guidance to school districts on implementing evaluation legislation and locally developed annual evaluations based on multiple measures, including student performance. Educator Effectiveness works to ensure that superintendents, principals, and teachers have the opportunity to attend high quality, relevant, and effective professional development trainings.
Effective Teachers
Idaho’s effective teachers have the knowledge, skill, and commitment to create fair learning opportunities and growth for all students. They are dedicated to closing achievement gaps and preparing students for postsecondary success. These teachers are masters of their content and have the skills needed to create strategies that help students achieve academic success which enables them to be lifelong learners. (Adapted from the State of Colorado’s definition of an Effective Teacher.)
The Charlotte Danielson Framework for teaching is the minimum standard for teacher evaluation adopted by Idaho public schools.
Effective Principals
Idaho’s effective principals know they have an important role in helping both students and staff learn, grow, and achieve success. They focus on communication and collaboration to monitor student progress to help their schools improve. Effective principals use resources, create a vision, and share their values to lead their schools and obtain high student achievement.
(Adapted from the State of Colorado’s definition of Effective Principals)
The Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) standards are the minimum standards for principal evaluations adopted by Idaho. Administrators must also be proficient in conducting teacher evaluations using the Charlotte Danielson Framework.
Career Ladder Data System Application
The Career Ladder Data System (CLDS) provides the ability for a Local Education Agency (LEA) to submit and certify career ladder data, such as staff evaluation results for principals, pupil service staff members, and instructional staff. It also provides the ability for an LEA to submit recommendations for professional endorsements. Excel documents which outline all the data elements that need to be gathered and submitted, along with the User Guide, can be found on the application home page.
Helpful Resources
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Educator Effectiveness Resources
Effective Principals
Effective Teachers
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have specific questions about Title II-A grants, guidance, and/or professional development, please the Title II-A/Educator Effectiveness Coordinator.
Professional Practice Tools
Sample Surveys
Professional Development Opportunities
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Administrator Renewal Courses
For information about the Certification Renewal Requirement, visit the Idaho State Board of Education,
Note: 3 course credits are required for Administrator Renewal. Courses are available through several state universities. See contact information below.
For information and registration for the Effective Evaluation Modules 1-3 see the Events Calendar.
Boise State University
Boise State University Administrator Renewal Course
Course Name: Administrator Supervision, Data Literacy and Evaluation using the Idaho Framework
Course Dates: The online asynchronous course is offered each semester, and the dates align with Boise State University’s academic calendar
Course Cost: $180
Course Information & Registration: BSU Online Course Offerings.
Contact: Cindy Johnstone
College of Southern Idaho
College of Southern Idaho Administrator Renewal Course
Course Name: Evaluations-ED-PD 199
Course Dates: The online course is offered each semester, and the dates align with The College of Southern Idaho’s academic calendar
Course Cost: $0 three (3) credits
Contact: Dr. Heather Williams
Idaho State University
Idaho State University Administrator Renewal Course
Course Name: Danielson’s Framework for Teaching: Administrators
Course Dates: Online continuous enrollment (available beginning January 2020)
Course Cost: $165 (includes 3 PD credits and no materials needed)
Course Information & Registration: Professional Development at Idaho State University
Contact: The Albion Center
Northwest Nazarene University
Northwest Nazarene University Administrator Renewal Courses
Course Name: Effective Evaluation Using the Framework for Teaching (3 credits- Module 1, 2 & 3)
Course Cost: $60 per credit
Course Information: NNU Center for Professional Development
Contact: Laura Crawford
University of Idaho
University of Idaho Administrator Renewal Course
Course Name: EDAD 595 Administration and Supervision of Personnel (3 Graduate Level Credits)
Contact: College of Education, Health & Human Sciences – Leadership & Counseling Department at lead@uidaho.edu or (208) 292-2519
Danielson Framework Training
Danielson Framework Module 1: Effective Evaluation: Observation Skills
| Boise | Sept 10-11 & Sept 11-12, 2025 |
| Idaho Falls | Sept 23-24 & 24-25, 2025 |
| Coeur d’Alene | Oct 8-9 & 9-10, 2025 |
| Virtual | June 16-17 & 17-18, 2026 |
This workshop focuses on effective practices in observation and evaluation using the Danielson Framework for Teaching. Module 1, along with Modules 2 & 3, meet course requirements for administrator renewal. Three State Board approved course credits are required for administrator renewal. See additional administrative certificate renewal requirements here.
Registration is limited to 80 participants.
The course is divided into three modules and are generally taken in sequential order. All three modules combine lecture, lab and discussion, and group learning projects. The participant must be present both days of Module 1 and complete the applicable sections of the lab assignment to be eligible for one course credit through Northwest Nazarene University.
IMPORTANT: Module 1 consists of three days designed to scaffold participants’ learning experience. Participants DO NOT attend all three days! You will choose either the beginner track or the experienced track. Beginners will attend the first two days, while experienced evaluators will attend the last two days. This structure applies only to Module 1.
Registration link for ALL Module 1 sessions available here.
Danielson Framework Module 2: Effective Evaluation: Calibration of Observation Skills
| Boise | Nov 12-13, 2025 |
| Virtual | Dec 3-4, 2025 |
| Virtual | June 22-23, 2026 |
This workshop focuses on effective practices in calibration of observation and evaluation using the Danielson Framework for Teaching. Module 2, along with Modules 1 & 3, meet course requirements for administrator renewal. Three State Board approved course credits are required for administrator renewal. See additional administrative certificate renewal requirements here.
Registration is limited to 80 participants.
The course is divided into three modules and are generally taken in sequential order. All three modules combine lecture, lab and discussion, and group learning projects. The participant must be present both days of Module 2 and complete the applicable sections of the lab assignment to be eligible for one course credit through Northwest Nazarene University.
- Cost: Free for workshop. Graduate credits through NNU.
- Length of Workshop: 2 days total (Each module is 2 days.)
- Graduate Credits Available: 1 credit (3 modules combined for 3 total credits)
Registration link for ALL Module 2 sessions available here.
Danielson Framework Module 3: Student Assessment & Learning Focused Conversations
| Virtual | Jan 21-22, 2026 |
| Boise | March 11-12, 2026 |
| Virtual | June 24-25, 2026 |
This workshop focuses on student assessment literacy and learning focused conversations using the Danielson Framework for Teaching. Module 3, along with Modules 1 & 2, meet course requirements for administrator renewal. Three State Board approved course credits are required for administrator renewal. See additional administrative certificate renewal requirements here.
The course is divided into three modules and are generally taken in sequential order. All three modules combine lecture, lab and discussion, and group learning projects. The participant must be present both days of Module 3 and complete the applicable sections of the lab assignment to be eligible for one course credit through Northwest Nazarene University.
- Cost: Free for workshop. Graduate credits through NNU.
- Length of Workshop: 2 days total (Each module is 2 days.)
- Graduate Credits Available: 1 credit (3 modules combined for 3 total credits)
Register for ALL Module 3 sessions.
Additional Danielson Courses and Training
The Idaho Department of Education offers workshops for all educators on various topics surrounding the Danielson Framework for Teaching. One course credit is available for individuals who participate in two workshops. These credits do not fulfill Administrator Renewal course requirements.
Browse the calendar below for information and registration for these workshops or contact Carol Roessler for more information.
Federal Programs Divisions
Quick Links
Certification Renewal Requirements
Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching
Elementary & Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
Idaho ESEA Consolidated State Plan
Non-Regulatory Guidance: Using Evidence to Strengthen Education Investments
Contact
Carol Roessler
Coordinator
(208) 332-6889
croessler@sde.idaho.gov