Student Teaching Certification | Student Teaching Services | BYU-Idaho

# Student Teaching Certification

## Important Information for Education Graduates

The BYU-Idaho Certification Office will issue Institutional Recommendations for Idaho, or any other state, upon request for two years, based upon completion of all requirements that were current at the end of the student teaching semester. (**Please use the links provided in the "Idaho Certification Process" section.**) 
 
Requests for Institutional Recommendations for Idaho, or any other state, received two years or more after the completion of student teaching, will be subject to an in-depth review to determine if the applicant meets all current Idaho requirements. Any requirements that have been changed and are not met by the applicant, must be met before an Institutional Recommendation can be issued. 
 
****Proof of current certification in the state of Idaho will facilitate a speedy completion of Institutional Recommendation requests for other states, regardless of the passage of time.**** 
 
****Certification is ultimately the responsibility of the graduate. Certification is a post-graduation process and can't be completed without a posted degree.****

Idaho Certification Process

1. Certification Application

2. Official Documents

3. Institutional Request

4. Fees & Background Check/Fingerprinting

5. Mail Certification Packet

1. Certification Application

2. Official Documents

3. Institutional Request

4. Fees & Background Check/Fingerprinting

5. Mail Certification Packet

1. Certification Application

2. Official Documents

3. Institutional Request

4. Fees & Background Check/Fingerprinting

5. Mail Certification Packet

Certification Application

Print, read, complete, and sign the Idaho Educator Certification Application. 
 
Idaho Educator Certification Application 
 
The first page is a checklist and a set of instructions to assist in accurately completing the form. 
 
The second page is a list of endorsements, as recognized by the State of Idaho. Use the language from this page to list endorsement(s) in Section III.

Official Documents

BYU-Idaho Transcript Request 

****Paper Transcript**** 
 
A paper copy of your transcript is suggested for the application. If you request a paper copy, it must be sent directly to you, then mailed in with the application. 

****Electronic Transcript**** 
 
If you decide to submit an electronic copy, it must be sent directly to the State. 
 
List Recipient Name: Idaho Certification 
 
List the Idaho Certification Email Address: certification@sde.idaho.gov 

If it's your first time ordering you will be required to register. Registration will not be required for subsequent requests. 
 
****Obtain other official transcripts from additional institutions listed on the application.****

Institutional Request

Institutional Request Form 
 
Request the address where you want your form sent.

Fees & Background Check/Fingerprinting

The Idaho state application fee is $75. 
 
If it has been more than 3 years since your last fingerprinting and background check, you will need to renew it. 
 
Background check/fingerprinting

Mail Certification Packet

Compile all your documents and forms in your application packet. 
 
Mail completed packet to Idaho State Department of Education: 
 
****State Department of Education**** 
Teacher Certification 
P.O. Box 83720 
Boise, ID 83720-0027

## Idaho Certification Information

BYU-Idaho urges graduates to certify in Idaho for the following reasons:

Proof of licensure in Idaho allows other states to licensure without the need to verify current certification status. Licensure in Idaho can save graduates both time and money. ****Without Idaho licensure, many states will require completion of additional requirements prior to issuing a license.****

Under the reciprocity agreement, graduates can obtain a provisional license, gain employment, and work in another state within a grace period, allowing time to meet additional requirements of the specific state. Some states require individuals to be certified in the State in which they gained their education, while some require only that they be certifiable. A few only require a transcript indicating the individual has graduated with a degree in education. It is up to the graduate to discover the specific requirements of the state in which they choose to teach.

Students are urged to maintain certification in Idaho, although the student is responsible to determine whether or not to do so.

Out of State Certification Process

1. Research

2. Fill Out & Submit Forms

1. Research

2. Fill Out & Submit Forms

1. Research

2. Fill Out & Submit Forms

Research

Research the certification process for your target state. 
 
Obtain a copy of your target state's Teacher Verification Form if they require one.

Fill Out & Submit Forms

Complete the personal information section for your target state's Teacher Verification Form. 
 
Save your target state's Teacher Verification Form digitally. 
Submit the digital copy by email to studentteaching@byui.edu. 
 
****In the email include:**** 
Year and semester of student teaching 
I-Number 
Mailing address

## Out of State Certification Information

As a courtesy to our students, BYU-Idaho provides information and guidance for teacher certification for the State of Idaho. We do not research or provide other states' rules, regulations, and processes. 
 
It is up to the graduate to discover the chosen state's particular process for certification and to determine whether or not it is necessary to seek licensure in Idaho for the other state. Most states have directions for certification on their Department of Education websites.

We do process verification forms for students who are applying for certification in other states.