Idaho Department of Education

This application is for individuals who want to reestablish an expired five (5)-year Idaho certificate. A non-renewable, three (3)-year Interim Certificate may be issued to the applicant who holds an expired five (5)-year Idaho certificate. During the validity period of the three (3)-year Interim Certificate, the applicant must meet all requirements listed for the specific certificate and endorsement areas to apply for a five (5)-year renewable certificate.

A complete packet must include the following items:

Once the application is complete and processed:

When the application packet is completed and processed, the applicant will be issued an Interim Certificate valid for three (3) years, expiring August 31 of the appropriate year.

While the applicant has the three (3)-year Interim Certificate, to qualify for the five (5)-year renewable certificate, the applicant must:

• Provide written summative evaluations verifying two (2) years of successful certificated experience in Idaho K-12 schools completed during the three (3) year validity period of the Interim Certificate
• Provide evidence of annual progress on specific goals identified on an Individualized Professional Learning Plan (IPLP)
• Provide completion of six (6) credit renewal requirement
• Complete specific conditions listed on the interim certificate applicable to the endorsement area

Once all conditions have been met, apply as an Interim Certificate Completer to receive a five(5)-year renewable Idaho certificate.