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Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.01 - RULES GOVERNING ADMINISTRATION › Section 08.02.01.500 - SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDING ACCOUNT (NON-LOTTERY MONEY)

Current through August 31, 2023
The board of trustees of any school district may apply to the State Board of Education to receive a payment or payments from the School District Building Account as authorized under Section  33-905(3a), Idaho Code. (3-15-22)
01.
Application for Payment
. The application for payments from the School District Building Account will include: (3-15-22)
a. A statement of need; (3-15-22)
b. A statement of the condition and use of all of the district's existing facilities including the dates of construction and any significant remodeling or additions; (3-15-22)
c. A history of the district's classroom student/teacher ratios, how these ratios have been affected by a lack of classroom space, and how these ratios would be improved by the project being requested. This statement should include building by building ratios as well as the overall district student/teacher ratio; (3-15-22)
d. A statement of the district's existing tax levies for school plant facilities and bond interest redemption, along with how these levies relate to the district's levy capacity; (3-15-22)
e. A statement of the district's market value for assessment purposes as such valuation existed on December 31 of the previous year, as well as other factors, if any, that affect the district's ability to finance school construction; (3-15-22)
f. A statement of past efforts to levy for the project for which funding is being requested; (3-15-22)
g. A description of any unique or special circumstances that should be considered in the evaluation of the application; (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.01 - RULES GOVERNING ADMINISTRATION › Section 08.02.01.550 - OUT-OF-STATE TUITION

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Annual Agreement
. An annual agreement for out-of-state tuition, signed by a local board of trustees and approved by the State Board of Education, may allow students who are residents of an Idaho school district that borders on an adjacent state to attend school in the adjacent state for educational services in kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12). (3-15-22)
02.
State Support Program Allowance
. An Idaho school district will be eligible to receive from the state educational support program an amount equal to the cost of the out-of-state tuition contract less the amount of local district contribution times the percentage the average daily attendance (ADA) of tuition students is to the total ADA in the school district. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.01 - RULES GOVERNING ADMINISTRATION › Section 08.02.01.600 - REIMBURSEMENT TO DISTRICTS FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY OF HIGH SCHOOL OR SCHOOL DISTRICT CONSOLIDATION

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Application Procedure
. Applications for reimbursement will be submitted to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction in narrative form with the following supporting documents: (3-15-22)
a. A copy of the feasibility study; (3-15-22)
b. A copy of the consolidation plan, when appropriate; (3-15-22)
c. A summary of school board deliberations or joint sessions that were held by the participating school boards; (3-15-22)
d. A summary of all public hearings held, if any; and (3-15-22)
e. An itemized listing of reimbursable costs. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.01 - RULES GOVERNING ADMINISTRATION › Section 08.02.01.650 - GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT TESTS/IDAHO HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY CERTIFICATE

Current through August 31, 2023
The primary objective of the State Board of Education is to have all students complete their formal education and graduate from high school. However, students who drop out of school and believe it is in their best interest to take the (General Education Development) GED. test may do so under the following conditions and, upon successful completion of all GED requirements, may apply for an Idaho High School Equivalency Certificate (HSEC). (3-15-22)
01.
General Education Development Tests
. General Education Development (GED) tests are given by approved testing centers for a statewide fee set by the Idaho Division of Career Technical Education. Candidates must make the minimum score for passing the GED test as established by the GED Testing service. (3-15-22)
02.
Age Criteria
. The applicant must satisfy one (1) of the following age criteria: (3-15-22)
a. The applicant must be at least eighteen (18) years of age; (3-15-22)
b. The applicant may be sixteen (16) or seventeen (17) years of age and be one (1) year or more behind in credits earned, expelled, recommended by the school, pregnant, or a parent. In such cases, the applicant is eligible if the applicant's school verifies in writing that the student meets one of the above criteria and this verification is on file at the testing center prior to any testing. The school may give its verification only after the applicant and his or her parent or guardian submit in writing a request for the applicant to take the GED tests and the applicant and the applicant's parent or guardian have met with school officials to review and discuss the request. (In cases where the applicant is not living with a parent or guardian, the parent or guardian's verification is not necessary.); (3-15-22)
c. The applicant may be sixteen (16) or seventeen (17) years of age and be entering college, the military, or an employment training program, enrolled in an Adult Basic Education Program, enrolled in the Job Corps, or incarcerated. In such cases, the applicant is eligible if the institution involved applies in writing for the applicant to take the GED tests and this application is on file at the testing center prior to any testing. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.01 - RULES GOVERNING ADMINISTRATION › Section 08.02.01.801 - CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PLANNING AND TRAINING

Current through August 31, 2023
In accordance with Section  33-320, Idaho Code, every local education agency (LEA) shall develop and maintain a strategic plan that includes a continuous improvement process focused on improving student performance of the LEA. (3-15-22)
01.
Definitions
. (3-15-22)
a. Administrator. As used in this section administrator means the superintendent of the school district or administrator of a charter school. (3-15-22)
b. Board. Board means the Idaho State Board of Education. (3-15-22)
c. Executive Director. Executive Director means the Executive Director of the Idaho State Board of Education. (3-15-22)
d. Local Education Agency Board. As used in this section local education agency or LEA Board means the board of trustees of a school district or board of directors of a charter school. (3-15-22)
e. Local Education Agency. As used in this section local education agency (LEA) means public school district or charter school.. (3-15-22)
f. Continuous Improvement Plan. As used in this section, a continuous improvement plan focuses on annual measurable outcomes and the analysis of data to assess and prioritize needs and measure outcomes. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.01 - RULES GOVERNING ADMINISTRATION › Section 08.02.01.803 - STATEWIDE AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

Current through August 31, 2023
For the purpose of determining the statewide average class size used in school district staff allowance calculations, school districts shall be grouped as follows: (3-15-22)
01.
Group 1
. Group 1 shall consist of school districts with an elementary divisor, pursuant to Section  33-1004, Idaho Code, of twenty (20) for grades one (1) through three (3) and twenty-three (23) for grades four (4) through six (6), and a secondary divisor of eighteen point five (18.5.) (3-15-22)
02.
Group 2
. Group 2 will consist of school districts with an elementary divisor, pursuant to Section  33-1004, Idaho Code, of twenty (20) for grades one (1) through three (3) and twenty-three (23) for grades four (4) through six (6), and a secondary divisor less than eighteen point five (18.5.) (3-15-22)
03.
Group 3
. Group 3 will consist of school districts with elementary divisors, pursuant to Section  331004, Idaho Code, of nineteen (19) or twenty (20) for grades one (1) through six (6), and a secondary divisor of less than eighteen point five (18.5.) (3-15-22)
04.
Group 4
. Group 4 will consist of school districts with elementary divisors, pursuant to Section  331004, Idaho Code, of less than nineteen (19) for grades one (1) through six (6), and a secondary divisor of less than eighteen point five (18.5.) (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.02 - RULES GOVERNING UNIFORMITY › Section 08.02.02.000 - LEGAL AUTHORITY

Current through August 31, 2023
All rules in IDAPA 08.02.02, "Rules Governing Uniformity," are promulgated pursuant to the authority of the State Board of Education under Article IX, Section  2  of the Idaho Constitution and under Sections  33-105,  33-107,  33-116, and  33-1612, Idaho Code. Specific statutory references for particular rules are also noted as additional authority where appropriate. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.02 - RULES GOVERNING UNIFORMITY › Section 08.02.02.001 - SCOPE

Current through August 31, 2023
Uniform standards and governance by the State Board of Education pertinent to Teacher Certification, School Facilities, Accreditation, Transportation, School Release Time, Driver's Education and Juvenile Detention Centers. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.02 - RULES GOVERNING UNIFORMITY › Section 08.02.02.004 - INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

Current through August 31, 2023
The State Board of Education adopts and incorporates by reference into its rules: (3-15-22)
01.
Standards for Idaho School Buses and Operations as approved on August 24, 2022
. The Standards for Idaho School Buses and Operations are available at the Idaho State Department of Education, 650 W. State St., Boise Idaho, 83702 and can also be accessed electronically at
https://boardofed.idaho.gov
. (4-6-23)
02.
Operating Procedures for Idaho Public Driver Education Programs as approved on June 16, 2016
. The Operating Procedures for Idaho Public Driver Education Programs are available at the Idaho State Department of Education, 650 W. State St., Boise, Idaho, 83702 and can also be accessed electronically at
https://boardofed.idaho.gov
. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.02 - RULES GOVERNING UNIFORMITY › Section 08.02.02.012 - ACCREDITED INSTITUTION

Current through August 31, 2023
For purposes of educator certification, an accredited school, college, university, or other educator training institution is considered by the Idaho State Board of Education to be one that is accredited by a regional accrediting association recognized by the State Board of Education or an alternative or non-traditional model approved by the State Board of Education. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.02 - RULES GOVERNING UNIFORMITY › Section 08.02.02.013 - CERTIFICATION OF TEACHERS TRAINED IN FOREIGN INSTITUTIONS

Current through August 31, 2023
An educator having graduated from a foreign institution educator preparation program shall be treated as an out of state applicant for certification purposes and may be issued a nonrenewable, three (3) year interim certificate. The applicant must provide transcripts and/or credentials that have been translated and evaluated by an approved evaluation service. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.02 - RULES GOVERNING UNIFORMITY › Section 08.02.02.014 - CERTIFICATES ISSUED TO APPLICANTS FROM REGIONALLY ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS

Current through August 31, 2023
Idaho certificates may be issued to applicants completing accredited educator preparation programs from regionally accredited institutions recognized by the state board of education meeting requirements for certification or equivalent in other states when they substantially meet the requirements for a standard Idaho educator certificate. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.02 - RULES GOVERNING UNIFORMITY › Section 08.02.02.015 - IDAHO EDUCATOR CREDENTIAL

Current through August 31, 2023
All standard educator certificates are valid for five (5) years and are renewable, subject to the applicable renewal requirements set by the state board of education and any applicable conditions applied to an individual's certificate by the professional standards commission. (3-15-22)
01.
Standard Instructional Certificate
. A Standard Instructional Certificate makes an individual eligible to teach all grades, subject to the grade ranges and subject areas of the valid endorsement(s) attached to the certificate. A standard instructional certificate may be issued to any person who has a baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited college or university and who meets the following requirements or successfully completes an interim certificate requirements: (4-6-23)
a.
Minimum Credit Hours
. Earned a minimum of twenty (20) semester credit hours in the philosophical, psychological, methodological foundations, instructional technology, and in the professional subject matter of education, which shall include demonstration of competencies as specified in the Idaho comprehensive literacy plan; and (3-15-22)
b.
Student Teaching
. Complete a minimum of ten (10) undergraduate or six (6) graduate semester credit hours, of student teaching; and (3-15-22)
c. Complete a state board approved educator preparation program and receive an institutional recommendation from the program specifying the grade ranges and subjects for which the applicant is eligible to receive an endorsement; (4-6-23)
i. To receive endorsement in two (2) fields of teaching, preparation must consist of completion of at least thirty (30) semester credit hours in one (1) field of teaching, and completion of at least twenty (20) semester credit hours in a second field of teaching. (3-15-22)
ii. To receive endorsement in (1) field of teaching, preparation must consist of completion of at least forty-five (45) semester credit hours in a single subject area; (3-15-22)
d. Meet or exceed the state qualifying score on the state board approved content area and pedagogy assessments. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.02 - RULES GOVERNING UNIFORMITY › Section 08.02.02.016 - IDAHO INTERIM CERTIFICATE

Current through August 31, 2023
A three (3) year interim certificate may be issued to applicants who hold a valid certificate or license from another state or other entity that participates in the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement pursuant to Section  33-4104, Idaho Code, or who are engaged in or completed a non-traditional route or alternative authorization to certification as prescribed herein. An interim certificate gives the holder the same rights and responsibilities as an individual with a standard certificate. (4-6-23)
01.
Interim Certificate Not Renewable
. Interim certification is only available on a one (1) time basis except under extenuating circumstances approved by the State Department of Education or Division of Career Technical Education. An applicant must meet the requirements of the applicable alternate authorization route or non-traditional route to obtain a standard Idaho Educator Credential during the term of the interim certificate. (3-15-22)
02.
Non-Traditional Route to Teacher Certification
. An individual may acquire interim certification through a state board approved non-traditional route to teacher certification program. The non-traditional route may be used for first-time certification, subsequent certificates, and additional endorsements. (3-15-22)
a. Individuals who possess a baccalaureate degree or higher from an institution of higher education accredited by an entity recognized by the state board of education may receive an interim instructional certificate. To receive the interim certificate, the individual must: (3-15-22)
i. Complete or enroll in a state board approved program; and (3-15-22)
ii. Pass the state board approved pedagogy and content area assessment. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.02 - RULES GOVERNING UNIFORMITY › Section 08.02.02.017 - CONTENT, PEDAGOGY AND PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT FOR CERTIFICATION

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Assessments
. State Board of Education approved content, pedagogy and performance area assessments shall be used to ensure qualified teachers are employed in Idaho's classrooms. The Professional Standards Commission shall recommend assessments and qualifying scores to the State Board of Education for approval. (3-15-22)
02.
Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Assessment
. All applicants for initial Idaho certification from a state board-approved educator preparation program must demonstrate competency in comprehensive literacy. Areas to be included in the assessment are: phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and assessments and intervention strategies. Each Idaho public higher education institution shall be responsible for the assessment of teacher candidates in its educator preparation program. The assessment must measure teaching skills and knowledge congruent with current research on best literacy practices for elementary students or secondary students (adolescent literacy) dependent upon level of certification and English Language Learners. In addition, the assessment must measure understanding and the ability to apply strategies and beliefs about language, literacy instruction, and assessments based on current research and best practices congruent with International Reading Association/National Council of Teachers of English standards, National English Language Learner's Association professional teaching standards, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education standards, and state accreditation standards. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.02 - RULES GOVERNING UNIFORMITY › Section 08.02.02.028 - PROFESSIONAL ENDORSEMENTS

Current through August 31, 2023
The professional endorsement is required for movement onto and across the professional compensation rung of the career ladder and the advanced professional endorsement is required for movement onto and across the advanced professional rung of the career ladder. Eligibility for the professional and advanced professional endorsement pursuant to Section  33-1201A, Idaho Code, may be established by providing additional evidence demonstrating effective teaching for the purpose of determining proficiency and student achievement in the event required standards for the professional endorsement are not met. (4-6-23)
01.
Measurable Student Achievement and Student Success Indicators
. Evidence of a majority of the applicable staff person's students meeting measurable student achievement targets, or student success indicator targets, may be demonstrated by the certificated staff member providing evidence that students from an accredited private or out-of-state public school have met targets set by the certificated staff member. The measurable student achievement or student success indicators must be comparable to the measurable student achievement or student success indicator targets established by the hiring school for certificated staff in similar employment areas and similar grade ranges pursuant to Section  33-1001, Idaho Code. (3-15-22)
02.
Validity of Evidence
. Evidence provided must show that the certificated staff member met each of the proficiency and student achievement requirements in each year required. (3-15-22)
03.
Evaluation of Evidence
. The local education agency administrator shall be responsible for evaluating the evidence provided and determining alignment with the school district or charter schools measurable student achievement and student success indicators and alignment with the Idaho framework for teaching evaluation standards. The reviewing administrator shall sign an affidavit stating the evidence meets the district and state standards for measurable student achievement and student success indicators and performance criteria. The local education agency shall report the equivalent performance criteria rating the certificated staff member received and indicate if any equivalent components were rated as unsatisfactory and the measurable student achievement or student success indicator used with verification that the majority of their students have met the measurable student achievement targets or student success indicators. Targets must be comparable to targets set for like groups of students at the hiring school. The state board of education or state department of education may request to review the evidence provided for determining proficiency and student achievement. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.02 - RULES GOVERNING UNIFORMITY › Section 08.02.02.042 - ALTERNATIVE AUTHORIZATION

Current through August 31, 2023
Alternative authorization allows a local education agency to request certification for a candidate. This authorization grants an interim certificate that allows individuals to serve as the teacher of record while pursuing standard certification. Evidence of satisfactory progress toward standard certification must be provided each year. Individuals who hold a current instructional certificate may obtain additional endorsements through an alternative authorization as prescribed in Subsection  021  of these rules. (4-6-23)
01.
Alternative Authorization -- Teacher to New Certification
. This alternative authorization allows a local education agency to request additional certification for a candidate who already holds a current Idaho certificate in good standing to add an additional type of certificate in a new certification area. (4-6-23)
a. Prior to application, the candidate must hold a baccalaureate degree or higher and a current and valid Idaho certificate. The local education agency must attest to the candidate's ability to fill the position. (3-15-22)
b. The candidate must participate in a state board- approved educator preparation program. (3-15-22)
i. The candidate will work toward completion of a state board-approved educator preparation program. The candidate must complete a minimum of nine (9) semester credits annually to maintain continued eligibility for the interim certificate; and (4-6-23)
ii. The participating educator preparation program shall provide procedures to assess and credit equivalent knowledge, dispositions, and relevant life/work experiences toward program completion requirements. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.02 - RULES GOVERNING UNIFORMITY › Section 08.02.02.066 - FEES

Current through August 31, 2023
The state Department of Education shall maintain a record of all certificates issued, showing names, dates of issue and renewal, and if revoked, the date thereof and the reason therefor. A nonrefundable fee shall accompany each application for a prekindergarten through grade twelve (12) certificate, alternate certificate, change in certificate or replacement as follows: (3-23-22)
01.
Initial Certificate
. All types, issued for five (5) years -- seventy-five dollars ($75). (3-23-22)
02.
Renewal Certificate
. All types, issued for five (5) years -- seventy-five dollars ($75). (3-23-22)
03.
Alternate Route Authorization
. All types, issued for one (1) year -- one hundred dollars ($100). (3-23-22)
04.
Additions or Changes During the Life of an Existing Certificate
. Twenty-five dollars ($25). (3-23-22)
05.
To Replace an Existing Certificate
. Ten dollars ($10). (3-23-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.02 - RULES GOVERNING UNIFORMITY › Section 08.02.02.075 - FINGERPRINTING AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION CHECKS (SECTIONS 33-130 AND 33-512, IDAHO CODE)

Current through August 31, 2023
All individuals who are required by the provisions of Section  33-130, Idaho Code, must undergo a background investigation check. (3-23-22)
01.
Definitions
. (3-23-22)
a. Applicant. An individual completing a background investigation check as identified in Subsection  075.02  of these rules. (3-23-22)
b. Background Investigation Check. The submission of a completed applicant fingerprint card or scan by an authorized entity submitted under an enacted state statute/local ordinance or federal law, approved by the Attorney General of the United States allowing a search of the state and federal criminal history indices for noncriminal justice purposes including employment suitability, licensing determinations, immigration and naturalization matters, and national security clearances. (3-23-22)
c. Background Investigation Check Result. The response to a state and federal background investigation check initiated by a fingerprint submission from an authorized entity for non-criminal justice purposes. Results are returned to the submitting authorized entity by the state criminal history repository (Idaho State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation). (3-23-22)
d. Break-in-Service. A voluntary or involuntary termination in employment, including retirement. (3-23-22)
e. Candidate. An individual attending a postsecondary program. (3-23-22)
f. Contractor. An agency, company/business, or individual that has signed a contract or agreement to provide services to an LEA and private or parochial school. (3-23-22)
g. Employee. A person who is hired for a wage, salary, fee, or payment to perform work for an employer. (3-23-22)
h. Fingerprint Card or Scan. The process for obtaining impressions of an individual's fingerprint images, both ten (10) individual finger impressions rolled from nail to nail and slap or flat impressions taken simultaneously without rolling. Fingerprints may be recorded utilizing either an inked standard fingerprint card or using a livescan device. Standard fingerprint cards may also be scanned for submission to the state repository for background investigation check purposes. (3-23-22)
i. Rejected Fingerprint Cards or Scans. A fingerprint card or scan that has been returned by the Idaho State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification or Federal Bureau of Investigation for poor quality prints. (3-23-22)
j. Unsupervised Contact. Direct contact or interaction with students not under the direct supervision of an LEA employee in a K-12 setting. This includes contact or interaction with students in scheduled school activities that occur outside of the school or outside of normal school hours. (3-23-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.02 - RULES GOVERNING UNIFORMITY › Section 08.02.02.076 - CODE OF ETHICS FOR IDAHO PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS (SECTIONS 33-1208 AND 33-1209, IDAHO CODE)

Current through August 31, 2023
Believing in the worth and dignity of each human being, the professional educator recognizes the supreme importance of pursuing truth, striving toward excellence, nurturing democratic citizenship and safeguarding the freedom to learn and to teach while guaranteeing equal educational opportunity for all. The professional educator accepts the responsibility to practice the profession according to the highest ethical principles. The Code of Ethics for Idaho Professional Educators symbolizes the commitment of all Idaho educators and provides principles by which to judge conduct. (3-15-22)
01.
Aspirations and Commitments
. (3-15-22)
a. The professional educator aspires to stimulate the spirit of inquiry in students and to provide opportunities in the school setting that will help them acquire viable knowledge, skills, and understanding that will meet their needs now and in the future. (3-15-22)
b. The professional educator provides an environment that is safe to the cognitive, physical and psychological well-being of students and provides opportunities for each student to move toward the realization of his goals and potential as an effective citizen. (3-15-22)
c. The professional educator, recognizing that students need role models, will act, speak and teach in such a manner as to exemplify nondiscriminatory behavior and encourage respect for other cultures and beliefs. (3-15-22)
d. The professional educator is committed to the public good and will help preserve and promote the principles of democracy. He will provide input to the local school board to assist in the board's mission of developing and implementing sound educational policy, while promoting a climate in which the exercise of professional judgment is encouraged. (3-15-22)
e. The professional educator believes the quality of services rendered by the education profession directly influences the nation and its citizens. He strives, therefore, to establish and maintain the highest set of professional principles of behavior, to improve educational practice, and to achieve conditions that attract highly qualified persons to the profession. (3-15-22)
f. The professional educator regards the employment agreement as a pledge to be executed in a manner consistent with the highest ideals of professional service. He believes that sound professional personal relationships with colleagues, governing boards, and community members are built upon integrity, dignity, and mutual respect. The professional educator encourages the practice of the profession only by qualified persons. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.02 - RULES GOVERNING UNIFORMITY › Section 08.02.02.077 - DEFINITIONS FOR USE WITH THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR IDAHO PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS (SECTIONS 33-1208 AND 33-1209, IDAHO CODE)

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Administrative Complaint
. A document outlining the specific, purported violations of Section  331208, Idaho Code, or the Code of Ethics for Idaho Professional Educators. (3-15-22)
02.
Educator
. A person who held, holds, or applies for an Idaho Certificate (Section  33-1201, Idaho Code). (3-15-22)
03.
Education Official
. An individual identified by local school board policy, including, but not limited to, a superintendent, principal, assistant principal, or school resource officer (SRO). (3-15-22)
04.
Executive Committee
. A decision-making body comprised of members of the Professional Standards Commission, including the chair and/or vice-chair of the Commission. A prime duty of the Committee is to review alleged violations of the Code of Ethics for Idaho Professional Educators to determine probable cause and recommend possible disciplinary action. (3-15-22)
05.
Hearing
. A formal review proceeding that ensures the respondent due process. The request for a hearing is initiated by the respondent and is conducted by a panel of peers. (3-15-22)
06.
Hearing Panel
. A minimum of three (3) educators appointed by the chair of the Professional Standards Commission and charged with the responsibility to make a final determination regarding the charges specifically defined in the Administrative Complaint. (3-15-22)
07.
Investigation
. The process of gathering factual information concerning a valid, written complaint in preparation for review by the Professional Standards Commission Executive Committee, or following review by the Executive Committee at the request of the deputy attorney general assigned to the Professional Standards Commission. (3-15-22)
08.
No Probable Cause
. A determination by the Executive Committee that there is not sufficient evidence to take action against an educator's certificate. (3-15-22)
09.
Principles
. Guiding behaviors that reflect what is expected of professional educators in the state of Idaho while performing duties as educators in both the private and public sectors. (3-15-22)
10.
Probable Cause
. A determination by the Executive Committee that sufficient evidence exists to issue an administrative complaint. (3-15-22)
11.
Respondent
. The legal term for the professional educator who is under investigation for a purported violation of the Code of Ethics for Idaho Professional Educators. (3-15-22)
12.
Revocation
. The invalidation of any Certificate held by the educator. (3-15-22)
13.
Stipulated Agreement
. A written agreement between the respondent and the Professional Standards Commission to resolve matters arising from an allegation of unethical conduct following a complaint or an investigation. The stipulated agreement is binding to both parties and is enforceable under its own terms. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.02 - RULES GOVERNING UNIFORMITY › Section 08.02.02.100 - OFFICIAL VEHICLE FOR APPROVING EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
The Official Vehicle for the Approval of Traditional Educator Preparation Programs
. Traditional educator preparation programs will be accredited by an accrediting body that approves educator preparation programs and is recognized by the state board of education and meets the board approved Idaho Standards for the Initial Certification of Professional School Personnel. The Idaho Standards for the Initial Certification of Professional School Personnel will be posted on the state board of education and state department of education websites. All standards will include an implementation date. (4-6-23)
02.
Non-Traditional Educator Preparation Program
. To be considered for approval each non-traditional educator preparation program must include the following components: (3-15-22)
a. Assessment of pedagogy and content knowledge; and (3-15-22)
b. Alignment to the Idaho Standards for the Initial Certification of Professional School Personnel. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.02 - RULES GOVERNING UNIFORMITY › Section 08.02.02.110 - PERSONNEL STANDARDS

Current through August 31, 2023
The State Board of Education supports the efforts made by the Idaho Legislature to lower class size. Districts are encouraged to lower all class sizes as funds become available. Each district will develop personnel policies and procedures to implement the educational program of the district. The policies and procedures will address representation in each of the following personnel areas, as appropriate to student enrollment and the needs of each attendance area. Districts should strive to achieve ratios consistent with the following state class size ratio goals.
INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL
TEACHERS
STATE GOALS
Kindergarten
20
Grades 1,2, 3
20
Grades 4, 5, 6
26
Middle School/Jr. High
160 teacher load
High School
160 teacher load
Alternative School (7-12)
18 average daily class load
Schools are encouraged to explore technological options that provide for credible alternative delivery systems. Present and emerging information transmission technology may provide for greater teacher/pupil class size ratios.
PUPIL PERSONNEL
(Certificated School Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists)
250:1 * student/district average
Secondary Media Generalist and Assistants
500:1 * student/district average
Elementary Media Generalist or Assistants
500:1 * student/district average
Building Administrative Personnel
Not to exceed 500:1 * district average
* The stated pupil to personnel ratio is the goal; each school district will assign personnel as appropriate to student enrollment and the needs of each attendance area.
Classroom Assistants - State Goal: will be provided where the student/teacher ratio is deemed excessive by the district or where other student special needs exist (e.g., limited English proficiency or special education).
Classified Personnel - State Goal: will be employed in each building to support the needs of the staff, students, and community. (4-6-23)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.02 - RULES GOVERNING UNIFORMITY › Section 08.02.02.111 - BULLYING, HARASSMENT AND INTIMIDATION PREVENTION AND RESPONSE

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Dissemination of Information
. School districts and charter schools shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that information on harassment, intimidation and bullying of students is disseminated annually to all school personnel, parents and students. (3-15-22)
02.
Professional Development
. The content of ongoing professional development for school staff related to bullying, harassment and intimidation shall include: (3-15-22)
a. School philosophy regarding school climate and student behavior expectations; (3-15-22)
b. Definitions of bullying, harassment, and intimidation; (3-15-22)
c. School prevention strategies or programs including the identification of materials to be distributed annually to students and parents; (3-15-22)
d. Expectations of staff intervention for bullying, harassment, and intimidation; (3-15-22)
e. School process for responding to bullying, harassment, and intimidation including the reporting process for students and staff, investigation protocol, the involvement of law enforcement, related student support services and parental involvement; and (3-15-22)
f. Other topics as determined appropriate by the school district or charter school. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.02 - RULES GOVERNING UNIFORMITY › Section 08.02.02.112 - SUICIDE PREVENTION IN SCHOOLS

Current through August 31, 2023
As schools offer annual professional development for school staff related to preventing, intervening, and responding to suicide, the content shall include: (3-15-22)
01.
Prevention
. School philosophy regarding school climate and the promotion of protective factors; data on suicide for the region or state, or both; risk and protective factors for students; suicide myths and facts; and how to develop community partnerships. (3-15-22)
02.
Intervention
. How to utilize safe and appropriate language and messaging when addressing students; warning signs of suicide ideation for students; local and school-based protocols for aiding a suicidal individual; local protocols for seeking help for self and students; identification of appropriate mental health services and community resources for referring students and their families; information about state statutes on responsibility, liability, and duty to warn; confidentiality issues; and the need to ask others directly if they are suicidal. (3-15-22)
03.
Postvention
. Evidence-based protocol for responding to a student/staff suicide. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.02 - RULES GOVERNING UNIFORMITY › Section 08.02.02.120 - LOCAL DISTRICT EVALUATION POLICY - INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF AND PUPIL SERVICE STAFF CERTIFICATE HOLDERS

Current through August 31, 2023
Each school district board of trustees will develop and adopt policies for certified staff performance evaluation using multiple measures in which criteria and procedures for the evaluation of certificated personnel are research based. For pupil service staff, those standards shall be aligned with the profession's national standards. For instructional staff, those standards shall be aligned to the state evaluation framework, Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching Second Edition, domains and components specified in Subsection  120.01  of this rule, and must be determined based on professional practice. For all certification personnel, domain or component ratings, or both, may be weighted based on the individual's individualized professional learning plan. If weighting the summative evaluation toward only two or three of the domains, the evaluation must indicate how this aligns with the individualized professional learning plan. The summative evaluation rating must be based on a combination of professional practice and student achievement as specified in Subsections  120.02  and  120.03. The process of developing criteria and procedures for certificated personnel evaluation will allow opportunities for input from those affected by the evaluation; i.e., trustees, administrators, teachers, and parents. The evaluation policy will be a matter of public record and communicated to the certificated personnel for whom it is written. (3-15-22)
01.
Standards
. Each district evaluation model shall be aligned to state evaluation framework minimum standards that are based on Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching Second Edition domains and components of instruction. Those domains and components include: (3-15-22)
a. Domain 1 - Planning and Preparation: (3-15-22)
i. Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy; (3-15-22)
ii. Demonstrating Knowledge of Students; (3-15-22)
iii. Setting Instructional Outcomes; (3-15-22)
iv. Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources; (3-15-22)
v. Designing Coherent Instruction; and (3-15-22)
vi. Designing Student Assessments. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.02 - RULES GOVERNING UNIFORMITY › Section 08.02.02.121 - LOCAL DISTRICT EVALUATION POLICY - SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR

Current through August 31, 2023
All school and school district administrators must receive an annual evaluation. Individuals serving in the role of superintendent or its equivalent shall be evaluated by the local board of trustees. Individuals serving in the capacity of a school district superintendent shall be evaluated based on the school district evaluation policy for superintendents. For principal and other school level administrator evaluations, each school district board of trustees will develop and adopt policies for performance evaluation using multiple measures in which criteria and procedures for the evaluation of administratively certificated personnel serving as school principal or other school level administrators are research based and aligned to the standards and requirements outlined in Subsections  121.01  through  121.07  of this rule. For Special Education Directors, standards aligned with the profession's national standards may replace those outlined in Subsection  121.01. The process of developing criteria and procedures for administrator evaluations will allow opportunities for input from those affected by the evaluation; i.e., trustees, administrators, teachers and parents. The evaluation policy will be a matter of public record and communicated to the principal for whom it is written. (3-15-22)
01.
Standards
. Each district principal and school level administrator evaluation model shall be aligned to state minimum standards based on the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) standards and include proof of proficiency in conducting teacher evaluations using the state's framework for evaluations, the state evaluation framework. Proof of training in evaluating teacher performance shall be required of all individuals assigned the responsibility for observing or evaluating certificated personnel performance. Principal evaluation standards shall additionally address the following domains and components: (3-15-22)
a. Domain 1: School Climate - An educational leader promotes the success of all students by advocating, nurturing and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional development. An educational leader articulates and promotes high expectations for teaching and learning while responding to diverse community interest and needs. (3-15-22)
i. School Culture - Principal establishes a safe, collaborative, and supportive culture ensuring all students are successfully prepared to meet the requirements for tomorrow's careers and life endeavors. (3-15-22)
ii. Communication - Principal is proactive in communicating the vision and goals of the school or district, the plans for the future, and the successes and challenges to all stakeholders. (3-15-22)
iii. Advocacy - Principal advocates for education, the district and school, teachers, parents, and students that engenders school support and involvement. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.02 - RULES GOVERNING UNIFORMITY › Section 08.02.02.130 - SCHOOL FACILITIES

Current through August 31, 2023
Each school facility consists of the site, buildings, equipment, services, and is a critical factor in carrying out educational programs. The focus of concern in each school facility is the provision of a variety of instructional activities and programs, with the health and safety of all persons essential. (3-15-22)
01.
Buildings
. All school buildings, including portable or temporary buildings, will be designed and built in conformance with the current edition of the codes specified in the Idaho Building Code Act, Section  39-4109, Idaho Code, including, the National Electrical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, and Idaho General Safety and Health Standards. All school buildings, including portable or temporary buildings, will meet other more stringent requirements established in applicable local building codes. (3-15-22)
02.
Inspection of Buildings
. All school buildings, including portable or temporary buildings, will be inspected as provided in Section  39-4130, Idaho Code, for compliance with applicable codes. Following this inspection, the school district will, within twenty (20) days, (1) correct any deficiencies specified in the inspection report or (2), if the corrective action involves structural modification, file a written plan with the inspecting agency for correction by the beginning of the following school year. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.02 - RULES GOVERNING UNIFORMITY › Section 08.02.02.140 - ACCREDITATION

Current through August 31, 2023
01.
Requirement.
Accreditation is voluntary for elementary schools, grades K-8, and alternative schools not identified in Subsection  140.02.a. through 140.012.e. of this rule. (3-15-22)
02.
Alternative Schools
. An alternative school serving any grade(s) 9-12 that meets any three (3) of the criteria in Subsections  140.02.a. through 140.02.e. of this rule, shall be required to be accredited. An alternative school that does not meet three (3) of the following criteria in Subsections  140.02.a. through 140.02.e. is considered as an alternative program by the district board of trustees and shall be included in the accreditation process and reporting of another secondary school within the district for the purposes of meeting the intent of this rule. (3-15-22)
a. School has an Average Daily Attendance greater than or equal to 36 students based on previous year's enrollment; (3-15-22)
b. School enrolls any students full-time for the school year once eligibility determination is made as opposed to schools that enroll students for "make-up" or short periods of time; (3-15-22)
c. School offers an instructional model that is different than that provided by the traditional high school within the district for a majority of the coursework, including but not limited to online/virtual curriculum; (3-15-22)
d. School administers diplomas that come from that alternative school as opposed to students receiving a diploma from the traditional high school within the school district; or (3-15-22)
e. School receives its own accountability rating for federal reporting purposes. (3-15-22)
Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 08 - Education, Board of and Department of › Rule 08.02.02 - RULES GOVERNING UNIFORMITY › Section 08.02.02.150 - TRANSPORTATION

Current through August 31, 2023
Minimum School Bus Construction Standards. All new school bus chassis and bodies must meet or exceed Standards for Idaho School Buses and Operations as incorporated in Section  004  of these rules and as authorized in Section  331511, Idaho Code. (3-15-22)