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Career Technical Education Educator Preparation Providers (CTE EPPs) offer State Board–approved, degree-based pathways for individuals seeking certification as Career Technical Education (CTE) teachers. These programs combine relevant industry experience, instructional training, and certification requirements to prepare educators to deliver high-quality, workforce-aligned learning opportunities for students.
The CTE Educator Preparation Providers and associated certificate and endorsement programs listed below are approved by the State Board and undergo a State Review on a seven-year cycle, in accordance with Section 33-1207A, Idaho Code. All new CTE teacher preparation programs complete an approval process consistent with Section 33-114, Idaho Code.
All three CTE EPPs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). In addition, CTE EPPs must comply with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, including Section 33-2203, Idaho Code,Section 33-2205, Idaho Code, Section 1808, Idaho Code; IDAPA 08.02.02 Rules Governing Uniformity; State Board Policy VII.C. Career Technical Educator Certification; along with the Idaho Core Teaching Standards and Idaho Foundation Standards for Career Technical Education.
Career Technical Education Educator Preparation Programs and Coursework
Boise State University
Boise State University, Dr. Sherry Dismuke, (208) 426-1991
Initial Career Technical Education Teacher Endorsement Programs:
- Cybersecurity Technology Education (6-12)
- Course Delivery: Online
Career Technical Education Coursework:
- Limited Occupational Specialist Courses
- Course Delivery: Online
- Courses:
- EDU 301: Foundations of Career Technical Education
- EDU 302: Career Technical Education Facility and Resource Management
- EDU 401: Career Technical Student Organizations Leadership and Advising
- EDU 403: Career Technical Education Methods of Instruction
- EDU 404: Career Technical Education Course Construction and Analysis
Idaho State University
Idaho State University, Dr. Emma Wood, (208) 282-5443
Initial Career Technical Education Endorsement Programs:
- Business Technology Education (6-12)
- Course Delivery: Online
- Family and Consumer Sciences (6-12)
- Course Delivery: Online
- Marketing Technology Education (6-12)
- Accreditation: CAEP
- Course Delivery: Online
Career Technical Education Coursework:
- Career Technical Education Administrator Courses
- Course Delivery: Online
- Limited Occupational Specialist Courses
- Course Delivery: Online
- Courses:
- CTE 4401: Foundations of Career Technical Education
- CTE 4402: Analysis and Course Construction
- CTE 4403: Methods of Teaching in Career Technical Education
- CTE 4404: Evaluation in Career Technical Education
- CTE 4444: Career Guidance in Career Technical Education
University of Idaho
University of Idaho, Dr. John Cannon, (208) 364-4031
Initial Career Technical Education Teacher Endorsement Programs:
- Agricultural Science and Technology Education (6-12)
- Course Delivery: In-Person
- Business Technology Education (6-12)
- Course Delivery: Online
- Technology Education (6-12)
- Course Delivery: Online
- Family and Consumer Sciences (6-12)
- Course Delivery: Online
- Marketing Technology Education (6-12)
- Course Delivery: Online
Career Technical Education Coursework:
- Career Technical Education Administrator Courses
- Course Delivery: Online
- Limited Occupational Specialist Courses
- Course Delivery: Online
- Courses:
- CTE 3510: Principles and Philosophies of Career Technical Education
- CTE 4200: Assessment in Contextual Learning Environments
- CTE 4260: Occupational Analysis and Curriculum Development
- CTE 4640: Career Guidance and Transitioning to Work
- CTE 4720: Teaching and Learning in Organizations
Educator Preparation at IDCTE is a comprehensive, career-long system designed to recruit, train, support, and retain high-quality Career Technical Education (CTE) instructors across Idaho. It ensures educators are equipped not only with industry expertise, but also with the instructional skills needed to translate that knowledge into meaningful student learning.
Need More Information?
Kathleen Shoup
Chief Educator Officer
208.429.5522
Kristi Enger
Director of Educator Certification
208.429.5528
Molly Wolk
Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator
208.429.5531
Megan Petersen
Professional Development Coordinator 208.429.5545
Makayla Murphy
Administrative Assistant II
208.429.5539