Renewal and Duplicate Certificate Online Applications

Renewal Request

Note: If your renewal requires changing information, it cannot be done online. Please visit this page for instructions.

Please provide the following information on your current certification. Information in ALL four sections is required!

If you are renewing an Occupational Specialist credential please do NOT use this process. Please contact Becky Davis at certification@pte.idaho.gov

I. Teacher Information

First name:

Last name:

Maiden name: (optional)

Last 4 SSN:

Birth Date: (mm-dd-yyyy)

Email Address:

Phone Number: ###-###-####

II. Where to mail certification

Address:

City/State/Zip:

III. Teaching Assignment for the Upcoming School Year to Start in September

a. Do you anticipate having a signed contract with an Idaho K-12 school for the upcoming school year?

b. If you answered YES above, will it be a public school?

c. To the best of your knowledge, what will your assignment be? Please be specific (e.g. 6th grade English, elem principal, etc.)

IV. Renewal Requirements

I understand I must submit unofficial or official transcripts verifying completion of professional development requirements as described below. Credits completed through Idaho district approved in-service must appear on an Idaho District In-service form

Professional Development Requirements - Six (6) Semester Credits

Credits must be educationally related to the individualized professional learning plan (IPLP) or related to the professional practice of the applicant
Credits must be taken during the validity period of the certificate
A minimum of three (3) semester credits must be transcripted and taken for university/college credit
Idaho district/charter school/private school in-service hours may be applied toward up to three (3) credits and must appear on an Idaho District In-service form
NOTE: Any training that does not earn semester (or quarter) credit hours on a transcript can only be accepted toward renewal if signed off by an Idaho school official on an Idaho District In-service form
For more information regarding renewal requirements please visit http://www.sde.idaho.gov/cert-psc/cert/apply/renewal.html

Specific Renewal Requirements

Applicants renewing Administrator Certificates (Director of Special Education, School Principal, or Superintendent) are required to complete a State Board of Education approved three (3) credit course on teacher evaluation based on the statewide framework. For a list of approved courses, please visit: https://boardofed.idaho.gov/k-12-education/educator-effectiveness/administrator-recertification-renewal-requirement/

Submitting Transcripts and Idaho District In-service Forms

Transcripts may be sent electronically to transcripts@sde.idaho.gov
Transcripts and Idaho District In-service forms may be mailed to:
- State Department of Education
  Attn: Teacher Certification
  PO Box 83720
  Boise, Idaho 83720-0027

V. Licensing History

You must answer “yes” to each question that applies to you, even if you have already answered “yes” in a previous application.

IMPORTANT: Discrepancies in this section will result in denial of educator license/certificate.

	1. Have you ever had an educator or teacher license/certificate denied by any professional licensing authority?
	2. Have you ever had disciplinary action taken against a professional license/certificate? Disciplinary action on a license/certificate includes revocation, suspension, probation, letters of reprimand, or conditions imposed by a professional licensing authority.
	3. Have you ever voluntarily surrendered a professional license/certificate to avoid disciplinary proceedings by a professional licensing authority?
	4. Are there pending disciplinary proceedings or investigations against your license/certificate by a professional licensing authority?

All applicants answering yes – Include a detailed written explanation for each question marked yes. You do not need to re-submit a written explanation if you have previously provided one.

VI. Legal History

As part of the application process, the State Department of Education may conduct a background investigation check, which involves a review of criminal history such as arrests and misdemeanor or felony convictions.

By signing this application I acknowledge that I may be required to provide additional information, such as court records.

Felonies - In order to expedite your application, please include a detailed written explanation of each felony criminal issue and a copy of the judgment of conviction for any felony conviction.
- Please obtain court records from the court house.
- A printout from the State Judiciary repository will NOT be accepted as relevant court documents.
Note: If you have provided these documents with a previous application, you do not need to re-submit them.
Misdemeanors - There is no need to submit documentation with your application for misdemeanor arrest and/or convictions. We will contact you if we need any information.

IMPORTANT - Failure to respond to a request for information will result in your application not being approved.

VII. Attestations and Signature

	1. I attest and affirm that I have read the Code of Ethics for Idaho Professional Educators. (For a copy of the Code of Ethics, go to www.sde.idaho.gov/cert-psc/psc/ethics.html.)
	2. I attest and affirm that all statements made by me on this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
	3. I understand that it is a violation of the Code of Ethics for Idaho Professional Educators to make any false statement(s) on this application or required documents. Disciplinary action, which may include revocation, suspension, denial, letter of reprimand, or conditions, may be imposed under Section 33-1208, Idaho Code


Your Initials	Today's Date (mm-dd-yyyy)
By entering your initials and entering today's date, you are signing this form and confirming all the information is true and accurate.

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Idaho State Department of Education

Renewal Request