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Educator Certification 

CTE Teacher and Student

Idaho is experiencing a high demand for educators with industry experience to prepare Idaho’s youth and adults for high-skill, in-demand careers. Career technical educators instruct students in various technical and career-related subjects, such as information technology, healthcare, business, culinary arts, diesel technology, and more. If you have the professional experience to prepare students for a trade or technical profession, the IDCTE team is ready to help you become a certified educator. 

Whether you’re in high school, college or considering a career change, there’s a pathway to becoming an Idaho educator that’s right for your education level and experience: 

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I’m a first-time Idaho educator 

New to teaching? Learn how to take the first steps toward obtaining your CTE certification. 

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I’m a returning postsecondary educator 

Do you work at a college or university? Find renewal, reinstatement, and revision resources. 

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I’m a returning secondary educator 

Hold or previously held an Idaho educator credential for grades 6-12? Find renewal, reinstatement, and revision resources. 

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I represent an LEA or charter school

Have a candidate without an appropriate certificate or endorsement? Discover your options! 

Career and technical educators train as teachers in a formal college preparatory program. Others come from industry. For many career & technical educators teaching is a second or third career after they acquire valuable experience in their industry.

Resources

Please note:
As a credentialed educator, you’re solely responsible for maintaining a valid Idaho certification, continually meeting current State of Board Education rules and Idaho statutory requirements, and notifying the Educator Certification team of any changes in your contact information.

Need More Information?

Kristi-Enger

Kristi Enger
Director
208.429.5528

Raley Ollerenshaw

Raley Ollerenshaw
Technical Records Specialist II
208.429.5513


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