Transcript Teaching Certification for Idaho

Teaching Certification
for Idaho
Your Application Procedures
Congratulations
You are very close to finishing your last
coursework requirements before you
fulfill your goal of teaching.
How to Apply for State of Idaho
Initial Certification
Here are a few simple steps that will help you complete the
paperwork the State of Idaho will require.
Initial certification another state?
Contact that state for forms and requirements.
Note: It is much easier to transfer
certification from Idaho.
Apply for Graduation
•In Person: Office of the Registrar - Museum Bldg,
Rm 318, (208) 282-4874 or (208) 282-4225.
OR
•BengalWeb:
•Click Academic Tools tab
• Select apply to Graduate link under the Graduation
Planning channel.
•Online graduation application is available via
BengalWeb until the Friday of mid-term week each
semester.
Request Official Transcripts
WITH YOUR DEGREE POSTED!
For individuals receiving a degree – please note that if your
degree is not listed you should check the box on the request for
transcripts that says HOLD FOR DEGREE. I can not use
transcripts without your degree.
Unless: You already had a degree and choose to certify only.
I will still need a copy of your official transcripts.
Official transcripts are unopened and may be sent directly to
me or may be obtained by you.
Important to Note
Follow Directions
Read and follow directions on the form
“Applying for an Idaho Initial Professional Education Credential”
Complete Application
Write this down.
If you need to print an additional copy of the application
they are available at my office or on the ISU College of Education
website under
Undergraduate Advising – Certification
http://ed.isu.edu/studentResources/undergrad_advising.shtml
or
the Idaho State Board of Education
http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/teacher_certification/
#1 Indicate Type of Application
Initial
Note: $75 fee required
Checks are good for 6 months past listed date.
Make check out to Idaho State Department of Education
and include with your application.
#2 Personal Information
Print your name.
Address.
Be sure to use an address that will be valid for 6-8
months. Perhaps your parents address may be a good
alternative.
The State will not forward your mail
to you if your mail is returned to them.
Name Change
If you are changing your name
you may use your new name.
Use whatever name you want on your certificate.
If for some reason you change your name after your
certificate is issued then there is only a $10 name change fee.
#3 Certificates
Standard Elementary K-8
Standard Secondary
Music K-12
Early Childhood Special Education Blended K-3
Standard Exceptional Child Certificate Generalist K-12
Alternative Authorization – Content Specialist
Post Baccalaureate Alternative Route
#4 Endorsements
Used for Secondary Education Students only
Here you would put what areas you have
completed for certification. Usually this is your
major and your minor.
For example:
Math 6-12
English 6-12
Music K-12
PE 6-12 or PE K-12 (If taken Methods in Elem PE &
Methods in Secondary PE it is K-12)
#5 Educational Institutions
List all colleges you have attended. Obtain official transcripts
from each institution.
It does not matter that ISU has your transcripts: The State of
Idaho wants official transcripts from each school.
#6 Teaching Experience
N/A – Unless you have a signed a teaching contract
AND you have taught for at least 2 years.
#7 Praxis II Test Scores
Attach a copy of all Praxis II examination scores.
These are not provided by the College of Education.
Remember to keep a copy of these in your “forever” file.
#8 Legal Convictions
Answer ALL questions.
If you were ever convicted declare it. If you marked
yes, attach a statement of what happened or the
court report. Failure to report a violation may be
grounds to withhold your certificate.
Sign and Date
Unsigned documents are not valid and will not be processed.
Time Frames
Degrees may not be available on your transcript for up to 12 weeks
after grades are posted .
After all paperwork is received – it may take several weeks
for paperwork to leave the College of Education
It may take the State Department of Education several weeks
to process the paperwork.
BUT
At the same time as ISU submits your paperwork to the State
Department of Education, you will receive a letter from us that
can be used in the interim for employment purposes.
Contact Information
You are encouraged to stay in contact with:
Cathy McPherson
College of Education
Student Advisement Office
[email protected]
208-282-2447
ISU Campus Stop 8059
Pocatello, Idaho 83209
Thank you for choosing
Idaho State University
College of Education
Keep in touch with us, we love to hear from our students.
We wish you every success in your
chosen field and are here for you and
your continuing education needs.