Benefits
When you opt to participate in the InSpIRE Cohort, you are committing two years to:
- Network and grow with other Limited Occupational Specialists in Idaho and in your region.
- Receive timely, ongoing support to help you be successful as you enter the teaching profession from industry.
- Hone your teaching methods and approaches to help you and your students be increasingly successful in your content area of expertise.
- Immerse yourself in understanding career technical education in Idaho.
- …and so much more!
Professional Development Plan (PDP) Pathways
For brand new secondary and postsecondary teachers in career technical education (CTE), there are two pathways to choose from after receiving their initial, three-year Limited Occupational Specialist (LOS) certificate. This infographic outlines these two pathways.
The first InSpIRE Cohort began with Summer Academy 2017.
The Limited Occupational Specialist (LOS) participant must be employed by an Idaho school district or technical college in order to participate in the InSpIRE Cohort opportunity.
Need More Information?
Lisa Costa
Director of Professional Development
208.429.5519
Molly Wolk
Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator
208.429.5531
Megan Petersen
Professional Development Coordinator 208.429.5545