InSpIRE Ready!

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.

Summer 2025 trainings

The Idaho Division of Career Technical Education (IDCTE) Professional Development (PD) team will host InSpIRE Ready! trainings at three locations in summer 2025. First Camp and First Camp Occupational Analysis (OA) are in-person trainings required for Limited Occupational Specialists (LOS) as outlined in their Professional Development Plans (PDPs).

Seating is limited. Priority will be given to LOS whose certificates expire on Aug. 31, 2025, or Aug. 31, 2026. The PD team will confirm your status via email after you register.

Locations and dates

Pocatello: Idaho State University, Eames Complex

• Registration closes June 2, 2025
• First Camp: June 16–18
• OA: Not offered at this location

Twin Falls: College of Southern Idaho

• Registration closes July 7, 2025
• First Camp: July 21, 22, 25
• OA: July 21–22 (in person) with three follow-up Zoom sessions in late August, late September and late October. A final project is due in late November.

Coeur d’Alene: North Idaho College

• Registration closes July 21, 2025
• First Camp: Aug. 4, 7, 8
• OA: Aug. 7–8 (in person) with three follow-up Zoom sessions in late August, late September, and late October. A final project is due in late November.

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