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2020 CAEP Annual Reporting Measures

Boise State received CAEP accreditation as an early adopter for a seven-year term from October 2016 to December 2023. This accreditation is granted for initial preparation programs. In 2023, Boise State will be reviewed for both initial and advanced programs aligned with CAEP standards.

Click here to read more about Boise State’s accreditation status on the CAEP website.

Click here to review all CAEP accredited providers by state and/or provider name on the CAEP website.

CAEP Annual Reporting Measures: Information and Supporting Evidence

The tables appearing on this page include data and analyses for the eight CAEP annual reporting measures. These measures support all parts of Boise State’s accreditation process for educator preparation programs, but in particular standard component 5.4 for initial and advanced programs, standard components 4.1-4.4 for initial programs, and standard components 4.1 and 4.2 for advanced programs.

Annual Reporting Measures (CAEP Component 5.4 | A5.4)

Impact Measures (CAEP Standard 4)Outcome Measures
1. Impact on P-12 learning and development (Component 4.1)5. Graduation Rates (initial and advanced programs)
2. Indicators of teaching effectiveness (Component 4.2)6. Ability of completers to meet licensing (certification) and any additional state requirements; Title II (initial and advanced programs)
3. Satisfaction of employers and employment milestones
(Component 4.3 | A.4.1)
7. Ability of completers to be hired in education positions for which they have prepared (initial and advanced programs)
4. Satisfaction of completers (Component 4.4 | A.4.2)8. Student loan default rates and other consumer information (initial and advanced programs)

Annual reports are available in .pdf versions going back to 2011.

CAEP Annual Reports (all years) from AIMS, Boise State University

Note: there was no annual report submitted for 2013. We strive to ensure all our content is accessible. If you need the annual reports in another format to fully access the information, please contact Katie Mathias at katiemathias@boisestate.edu.
YearReport Link (PDFs)
20222022 Annual Report
2021 2021 Annual Report
2020 2020 Annual Report
20192019 Annual Report
20182018 Annual Report
20172017 Annual Report
20162016 Annual Report
20152015 Annual Report
20142014 Annual Report
20122012 Annual Report
20112011 Annual Report

Click here to learn more about the CAEP annual report and accreditation standards and processes on the CAEP website.

For additional questions about Boise State Educator Preparation Programs accreditation and annual reporting processes, please contact Dr. Carrie Semmelroth, Director for Assessment and Communications, (208) 426-2818, carriesemmelroth@boisestate.edu.

Impact Measures (CAEP Standard 4)

Boise State continued its Completer Case Study Studying Practice and Student Learning work in 2019-2020. This study adds to data collected in 2014-2015 and 2017-2018. The majority of the study was completed before the governor declared the stay-home order on March 25, 2020 due to novel coronavirus COVID-19. Previous to the official stay-home order, school districts began closing around the state.

1. Impact on P-12 Learning and Development (Component 4.1)

In 2015-2016, initial certification completers engaged in a directed unit study called Studying Practice and Student Learning (SPSL), which is similar to their preservice performance assessment. Completers planned and enacted a unit of study, analyzed formative and summative student data and student-learning outcomes (SLOs), and reflected and responded to their student data. This measure was repeated in 2017-2018 and 2019-2020.

Impact on P-12 learning and development data collection for the 2019-2020 completer study was interrupted by COVID-19 stay-home orders. Of the 16 teachers who collected data, four were able to administer pre- and post-assessments to measure student learning. The other 12 participants either did not implement their units of study before the stay-home orders or were at the beginning stages. Additionally, of the unit study data collected, most participants left their data in their classrooms in March assuming they would be coming back before the school year ends to collect it. As reported in the final seminar on April 22, 2020, participants had not yet been able to collect their data and were planning to finish the school year teaching remotely.

In response, Boise State faculty redesigned the data collection procedures to capture the processes and narratives provided by completers to measure student learning. These data were collected via written response in a survey distributed at the April 22 seminar. The data will be reviewed in more detail over the summer in order to inform EPP continuous improvement, and will be added to this webpage.

2. Indicators of Teaching Effectiveness (Component 4.2)

Aligned with Danielson’s Framework For Teaching (FFT), initial certification completers were observed for teacher effectiveness. Three classroom observations per completer were conducted by certified FFT observers, using the Framework for Teaching observable components on domains 2 and 3. Additional data sources included the Preservice Professional Year Assessment (PYA) and inservice principal evaluations. Observations were scored on the FFT rubric: Unsatisfactory (1), Basic (2), Proficient (3), and Distinguished (4).

Observation Data on the Danielson Framework for Teaching Observable Components, 2019-2020

FFT Components Observation #1
(completed Nov-Dec 2019)
Observation #2
(completed Jan-Feb 2020)
Observation #3
(not completed due to COVID-19 stay-at-home orders)
2A: Respect and Rapport2.883.00
2B: Culture for Learning2.772.95
2C: Routines and Procedures2.923.12
2D: Managing Student Behavior2.702.88
2E: Organizing Physical Space3.10 3.22
3A: Communicating with Students2.942.92
3B: Questioning and Discussion2.753.02
3C: Engaging Students in Learning2.752.93
3D: Using Assessment in Instruction2.692.90
3E: Flexibility and Responsiveness2.923.07
Mean score of each observation across all components2.843.00

The Tripod Survey of Student Perceptions (Ferguson, 2012) was administered as an additional measure of teacher effectiveness. Students in K-12 classrooms complete a survey of their perceptions of their teachers on seven metrics. The tripod survey was used in the Measures of Effective Teaching (MET) study of Teacher Quality (2012) and had the highest correlation with student achievement of any of the measures tested (Ferguson, 2012). The survey measures seven components (scales): Care (7 items), Control (4 items), Clarify (8 items), Challenge (4 items), Captivate (4 items), Confer (7 items), and Consolidate (2 items). A score of 5 indicates a high level of agreement with the items on the scale.

Tripod Survey of Student Perceptions, 2019-2020

Grade LevelnCareControlClarifyChallengeCaptivateConferConsolidate
Early Elementary K-234 students from four classes4.553.214.184.504.003.733.88
Upper Elementary 3-628 students from three classes4.403.344.114.294.004.213.68
Secondary 7-1226 students from two classes3.792.773.794.052.893.803.96
Average4.253.114.034.283.633.913.84

Employer and Alumni Surveys

In 2014-2015, the Idaho Coalition for Educator Preparation (ICEP) group developed and validated an alumni and employer survey to inform the continuous improvement of Idaho EPPs. The surveys were developed for alumni who have graduated within the past three years from Idaho’s EPPs to measure how prepared they feel for teaching in a classroom, and to measure employer satisfaction of these programs. The surveys are aligned with the Danielson Framework for Teaching (FFT) observation rubric (Unsatisfactory, Basic, Proficient, and Distinguished) to maintain consistency across EPPs and evaluation items. The question items are aligned with InTASC standards. The alumni and employer surveys were validated through ICEP in the summer 2015 and distributed that fall across the state of Idaho to inform all EPPs.

Previous results from the alumni and employer surveys are available for initial programs.
Click here to review previous results from the alumni and employer surveys for initial programs.

3. Satisfaction of Employers (Component 4.3 | A.4.1)

Through surveying the employers of our graduates across initial and advanced programs, Boise State intends to measure the degree to which employers are satisfied with completer preparation for assigned responsibilities in working with P-12 students (CAEP standards 4.3 and A.4.1).

Overall, the mean scores indicate employers evaluate our preparation programs to be proficient and above. Preparation for English language learners continues to be an area for improvement, scoring at 2.84 in 2019-2020 (surveying employers of our 2017-2018 completers), and will continue to be monitored towards improvement.

2020 Employer Survey of Initial Completers from 2017-2018, n=40

Employer Survey QuestionsMean
1. The teacher/employee applies the concepts, knowledge, and skills of their discipline(s) in ways that enable learners to grow.3.09
2. The teacher/employee uses instructional strategies that promote active learning.3.16
3. The teacher/employee uses knowledge of learning, subject matter, curriculum, and learner development to plan instruction.3.02
4. The teacher/employee uses a variety of assessments (e.g. observation, portfolios, tests, performance tasks, anecdotal records, surveys) to determine learner's strengths, needs, and programs.3.02
5. The teacher/employee chooses teaching strategies for different instructional purposes and to meet different learner needs.3.11
6. The teacher/employee evaluates the effects of his/her actions and modifies plans accordingly.3.00
7. The teacher/employee can encourage learners to see, question, and interpret ideas from diverse perspectives.3.00
8. The teacher/employee uses strategies that support new English language learners.2.84
9. The teacher/employee helps learners assess their own learning.3.00
10. The teacher/employee uses strategies that support learners with a wide variety of exceptionalities.3.05
11. The teacher/employee honors diverse cultures and incorporates culturally-responsive curriculum, programs, and resources.3.04
12. The teacher/employee has a positive effect on student achievement according to state assessments.3.02
13. The teacher/employee uses technology to enhance learning and learning environments.3.04
14. The teacher/employee understands the value of working with colleagues, families, and community agencies to meet learner needs.3.24
15. The teacher/employee uses self-reflection as a means of improving performance.3.15
16. The teacher/employee maintains accurate records.3.11

The 16 questions from the employer survey are aligned with the four Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) areas: The Learner and Learning, Content and Pedagogical Knowledge, Instructional Practice and Professional Responsibility. This analysis provides an aggregate view of the survey results, and allows for a simpler comparison across alumni and employer satisfaction. The InTASC results are also used on the ‘front-facing’ employer and alumni satisfaction web pages because the information is more accessible for a general audience.

2020 Employer Survey of Initial Completers from 2017-2018, InTASC Categories

This table reports the percentage of responses on the 2020 Employer survey grouped by InTASC categories.
InTASC CategoryUnsatisfactoryBasicProficientDistinguished
The Learner and Learning0%13%75%12%
Content and Pedagogical Knowledge0%5%84%11%
Instructional Practice0%8%77%14%
Professional Responsibility1%5%74%20%

Due to COVID-19, advanced completers will be surveyed in summer 2020.

4. Satisfaction of Completers (Component 4.4 | A.4.2)

Results from the 2018-2019 alumni survey support findings from the employer survey (as well from other assessments in the unit) that supporting new English language learners is an area of improvement for our EPPs. Overall, the scores reveal alumni evaluate our programs to be proficient and above in preparation.

Overall, the mean scores indicate alumni evaluate our preparation programs to be close to proficient or above. Consistent with previous years, alumni satisfaction survey scores are lower than employer satisfaction survey scores.

As with the employer survey, preparation for English language learners continues to be an area for improvement on the alumni survey, scoring at 2.41 in 2020 (surveying 2018-2019 alumni). This score is more or less the same to the 2019 result of 2.43 (surveying 2017-2018 alumni). The unit will maintain a close eye on this particular area for improvement as changes continue to be made in this important area of preparation.

2020 Alumni Survey of Initial Completers from 2018-2019, n=40

Mean scores by question.
Alumni Survey Questions
Mean
1. Teach the concepts, knowledge, and skills of my discipline(s) in ways that enable students to learn3.08
2. Use instructional strategies that promote active student learning3.03
3. Use knowledge of learning, subject matter, curriculum, and student development to plan instruction3.00
4. Use a variety of assessments (e.g. observation, portfolios, tests, performance tasks, anecdotal records) to determine student strengths, needs and programs2.72
5. Choose teaching strategies for different instructional purposes and to meet different student needs2.88
6. Evaluate the effects of my actions and modify plans accordingly3.08
7. Encourage students to see, question, and interpret ideas from diverse perspectives2.85
8. Teach in ways that support new English language learners2.41
9. Help students learn how to assess their own learning2.50
10. Teach students with a wide variety of exceptional needs2.80
11. Honor diverse cultures and incorporate culturally responsive curriculum2.68
12. Have a positive effect on student achievement according to state assessments2.74
13. Use technology to enhance learning and learning environments2.79
14. Understand value of working with colleagues, families, community agencies in meeting student needs3.33
15. Use self-reflection as a means of improving instruction3.48
16. Maintain accurate records2.95

The 16 questions from the alumni survey are aligned with the four Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) areas: The Learner and Learning, Content and Pedagogical Knowledge, Instructional Practice and Professional Responsibility. This analysis provides a more aggregate view of the survey results, and allows for a simpler comparison across alumni and employer satisfaction. The distribution of scores are more spread/distributed across Basic, Proficient and Distinguished for the alumni survey than the employer.

2020 Alumni Survey of Initial Completers from 2018-2019, InTASC Categories

This table reports the percentage of responses on the 2020 Alumni survey grouped by InTASC categories.
InTASC CategoryUnsatisfactoryBasicProficientDistinguished
The Learner and Learning6%34%48% 12%
Content and Pedagogical Knowledge1%10%72%16%
Instructional Practice4%21%61% 14%
Professional Responsibility3%16%48%33%

Due to COVID-19, advanced completers will be surveyed in summer 2020.

Outcome Measures

5. Graduation Rates

Boise State’s Office of Institutional Effectiveness regularly completes research and analyses on a variety of topics related to student success and other other university performance metrics. Data from these reports can be used to answer multiple questions related to graduation and retention rates.

Six-year graduation rate for 2012 cohort: 45.8%

Six-year graduation rate for 2011 cohort: 43.4%

Click here for the Common Data Set (CDS) compiled by Institutional Effectiveness.

Click here to access research reports on undergraduate retention and graduation.

6. Licensing and State Requirements

The table below includes pass rates for initial certification completers reported on Title II.
For more information, visit the Title II website:
https://title2.ed.gov/Public/Home.aspx

Title II Summary Pass Rates for Initial Certification

Traditional Report, Title II reporting yearNumber taking testsNumber passing testsPass rate (%)
2023 (2021-2022 completers) 20720699
2022 (2020-2021 completers) 20519495
2021 (2019-2020 completers) 949399
2020 (2018-2019 completers) 11111099
2019 (2017-2018 completers) 10710699
2018 (2016-2017 completers) 16816799
2017 (2015-2016 completers) 136136100
2016 (2014-2015 completers) 176176100

Additional information about certification rates can be found in the measure below for placement rates.

7. Placement Rates: Initial Certification

The placement analyses in the table below feature the count and percentage of initial certification completers who did and did not choose to go into teaching.

Initial Placement Rates by Totals

The "grand total of completers" is the number of students who completed a teacher preparation program for initial certification.

The "count of completers who chose to certify after program completion" is the number of completers, and the "certification rate (count of completers who chose to certify/grand total)" is the percentage of completers who submitted an application for institutional recommendation to the associate dean for teacher education. Once the institutional recommendation for certification is signed by the associate dean, the completer's application is forwarded to the Idaho State Department of Education for teacher licensure. These report the number of completers who applied for certification. It does not differentiate who went on to accept teaching positions.

The "placement rate excluding those choosing not to certify from grand total (placement count/grand total-not certified)" is the percentage of certified completers who were verified to be in teaching positions in the following year of completion (e.g., a 2017-2018 completer who can be verified in a teaching position in 2018-2019).

Note: The "placement rate" is calculated simply by dividing the number of completers who are teaching by the number of completers who completed certification. Some completers who certified went on as graduate students, chose not to work in education, or it was not possible to locate any information; these are still included in the denominator of the placement rate calculation.
Placement Rate2015-20162016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-20202020-2021
Grand total of completers162178169200
180231
Count of completers who chose to certify after program completion 136161151183162218
Certification rate
(count of completers who chose to certify/grand total)
84%
(136/162)
90%
(161/178)
89%
(151/169)
92%
(183/200)
90%
(162/180)
94%
(218/231)
Placement rate excluding those choosing not to certify from grand total (placement count/grand total-not certified)89%
(136/152)
82%
(133/146)
87%
(132/151)
80%
(148/183)
79%
(128/162)
86%
(187/218)

Of those completers who chose to go into teaching, the placement analyses in the table below includes the count and percentage of completers who are teaching in and out of Idaho.

Rates of Placement Areas

Percentage (and counts) of placement areas for completers who accepted teaching positions in Idaho, out of Idaho, and out of the United States.
Placement areas2015-2016
n=136
2016-2017
n=129
2017-2018
n=127
2018-2019
n=148
2019-2020
n=128
2020-2021
n=187
In Idaho90%
(123)
88%
(113)
90%
(114)
92%
(136)
95%
(121)
84%
(158)
Out of Idaho8%
(11)
10%
(13)
8%
(11)
5%
(8)
5%
(7)
16%
(29)
Out of United States2%
(2)
2%
(3)
2%
(2)
3%
(4)
00

Of those completers who chose to go into teaching, the placement analyses in the table below includes the count and percentage of completers who are teaching in Idaho.
Click here to see a list of all six Idaho regions.

Rates of Placement in Idaho

Percentage (and counts) of placement areas for completers who accepted teaching positions in Idaho.
Placement2015-2016
n=123
2016-2017
n=113
2017-2018
n=114
2018-2019
n=148
2019-2020
n=121
2020-2021
n=158
Charter7% (9)6% (7)5% (6)7% (10) 13% (16)8% (12)
In-state, Private4% (5)4% (4)3% (3)--2% (2)5% (8)
Region 11% (1)3% (3)1% (1)2% (3) 2% (2)1% (2)
Region 22% (3)2% (2)2% (2).5% (1) --
Region 376% (94)82% (93)85% (97)86% (128) 79% (96)80% (127)
Region 4 7% (9)3% (3)4% (4)3% (5)3% (4)3% (4)
Region 5------.5% (1) 1% (1)1% (2)
Region 62% (2)1% (1)1% (1)1% (2) -1% (1)

Of those completers who chose to go into teaching, the placement analyses in the table below includes the count and percentage of completers who are teaching in Idaho’s Region 3.
Click here to see a list of all six Idaho regions.

Rates of Placement in Idaho's Region 3

Rates (and counts) of placement areas for completers who accepted teaching positions in Idaho's Region 3.
District2015-2016
n=94
2016-2017
n=93
2017-2018
n=97
2018-2019
n=128
2019-2020
n=96
2020-2021
n=127
001-Boise Independent School District19%
(18)
15%
(14)
8%
(8)
20%
(26)
32%
(31)
26%
(33)
002-West Ada Joint School District 39%
(37)
41%
(38)
40%
(39)
26%
(33)
31%
(30)
34%
(43)
003-Kuna Joint School District3%
(3)
11%
(10)
9%
(9)
9%
(12)
3%
(3)
6%
(8)
072-Basin School District----1%
(1)
--1%
(1)
--
131-Nampa School District22%
(21)
13%
(12)
11%
(11)
12%
(15)
10%
(10)
9%
(11)
132-Caldwell School District5%
(5)
5%
(5)
8%
(8)
5%
(7)
1%
(1)
5%
(6)
133-Wilder School District--1%
(1)
--1%
(1)
----
134-Middleton School District3%
(3)
----4%
(5)
1%
(1)
2%
(2)
135-Notus School District------1%
(1)
----
136-Melba School District----1%
(1)
------
137-Parma School District------1% (1) ----
139-Vallivue School District3%
(3)
1%
(1)
7%
(7)
4%
(5)
6%
(6)
8%
(10)
193-Mountain Home School District1%
(1)
5%
(5)
2%
(2)
1%
(1)
7%
(7)
6%
(7)
221-Emmett Independent District--4%
(4)
--2%
(3)
1%
(1)
2%
(3)
363-Marsing School District--------1%
(1)
--
365-Bruneau-Grand View Joint School District 2%
(2)
1%
(1)
2%
(2)
1%
(2)
--1%
(1)
370-Homedale School District----------2%
(2)
371-Payette School District----1%
(1)
------
373-Fruitland School District1%
(1)
1%
(1)
1%
(1)
1%
(1)
----
421-McCall-Donnelly School District----1%
(1)
------
422-Cascade School District--1%
(1)
----2%
(2)
--
431-Weiser School District----1%
(1)
----1%
(1)
432-Cambridge School District----1%
(1)
------

Initial completers disaggregated by Idaho licensure areas are included in the table below. These licensure areas are aligned with the Title II “Subject Areas” reporting section. For more information about Title II, please visit: https://title2.ed.gov/

Initial Completers by Title II Subject Areas

This table includes the number of initial completers by Title II-defined subject areas for both the traditional and alternative report cards. These subject areas are aligned with Idaho IDAPA categories to best identify the number of completers by Idaho licensure areas.

Note: Some completers earned more than one licensure so the total count exceeds the completer totals
Title II Subject AreaIdaho IDAPA CategoriesNumber of 2017-2018 Completers Number of 2018-2019 Completers Number of 2019-2020 Completers Number of 2020-2021 Completers
Special EducationBlended Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education Pre-K Through Grade Six Or Blended Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education Birth Through Grade Three Or Early Childhood Special Education (Pre-K-3) Or Exceptional Child Generalist (K-8, 6-12, Or K-12)30263142
Early Childhood EducationBlended Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education Pre-K Through Grade Six Or Blended Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education Birth Through Grade Three Or 1. Early Childhood Special Education (Pre-K-3)12141117
Elementary EducationAll Subjects (K-8) Elementary Endorsement738110291
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School EducationAny Completer Who Was Additionally Prepared With A Middle School Endorsement (5-9)20222724
Secondary EducationAny Completer Who Was Prepared To Teach A 6-12 Secondary Endorsement Area57584287
ArtVisual Arts (5-9, 6-12, Or K-12)410110
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural EducationBilingual Education (K-12)3202
BiologyBiological Science (5-9 Or 6-12) Or Natural Science (5-9 Or 6-12)65312
ChemistryChemistry (5-9 Or 6-12) Or Physical Science (5-9 Or 6-12) Or Natural Science (6-12)4211
Computer Science0001
Drama and DanceTheater Arts (5-9 Or 6-12) Or Humanities (5-9 Or 6-12)2105
Earth ScienceEarth And Space Science (5-9 Or 6-12) Or Geology (5-9 Or 6-12) Or Natural Science (6-12)1032
English as a Second LanguageEnglish As A New Language (Enl) (K-12)79711
English/Language ArtsEnglish (5-9 Or 6-12)13161436
GermanGerman100
0
HealthHealth (5-9, 6-12, Or K-12) 12110
HistoryHistory (5-9 Or 6-12) Or Social Studies (5-9 Or 6-12)1620111
MathematicsMathematics - Basic And/Or Standard (5-9 Or 6-12)27323022
MusicMusic (5-9 Or 6-12 Or K-12)212109
Physical Education and CoachingPhysical Education (Pe) (5-9 Or 6-12 Or K-12)91289
PhysicsPhysics (6-12) Or Physical Science (5-9 Or 6-12) Or Natural Science (6-12)3220
ReadingLiteracy (K-12)32284337
Science Teacher Education/General ScienceNatural Science (5-9 Or 6-12)2101
Social ScienceSociology (5-9 Or 6-12) Or Sociology/Anthropology (5-9 Or 6-12)1348
Social StudiesSocial Studies (5-9 Or 6-12) Or Economics (6-12) Or American Government /Political Science (6-12)12948
SpanishSpanish7131

Advanced program placement rates will be available summer 2020.

8. Consumer Information: Boise State Educator Preparation Programs that Lead to Licensure

Boise State Educator Preparation Programs that Lead to Licensure

*Programs align with the 2021-2022 undergraduate and graduate catalog listings.
Program NameProgram LevelDegree LevelIdaho Licensure
Education Specialist in Executive Educational LeadershipAdvanced Education SpecialistSuperintendent endorsement
K-12 Online Teaching EndorsementAdvanced
Post BaccalaureateOnline Teacher (K-12) (added as endorsement)
*Master of Arts in Counseling (*CACREP)Advanced Master'sSchool Counseling
Master of Arts in Education, LiteracyAdvanced Master'sLiteracy (K-12) (added as endorsement)
Master of Education in Educational LeadershipAdvanced Master'sAdministrator certificate, school principal endorsement
Art Education, K-12 or 6-12Initial BaccalaureateArt Education, K-12 or 6-12
Biology - Secondary Education EmphasisInitial BaccalaureateBiological Science (6-12)
Chemistry - Secondary Education EmphasisInitial BaccalaureateChemistry (6-12)
Computer Science- Secondary Education EmphasisInitial BaccalaureateComputer Science (6-12)
Dual Special Education, Early Childhood Intervention CertificationInitial BaccalaureateBlended Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education (birth-3)
Dual Special Education, Elementary Education CertificationInitial BaccalaureateExceptional Child Generalist (K-12) and All Subjects (K-8) (i.e., elementary education)
Dual Early Childhood Intervention, Elementary Education CertificationInitial Baccalaureate Blended Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education, and All Subjects (K-8) (i.e., elementary education)
Economics, Social Science, Secondary EducationInitial BaccalaureateSocial Studies (6-12)-Economics
Elementary EducationInitial BaccalaureateAll Subjects (K-8) (i.e., elementary education)
Elementary Education TESOL/ENLInitial BaccalaureateAll Subjects (K-8) (i.e., elementary education) and English as a Second Language (ESL) (K-12)
Engineering- Secondary Education EmphasisInitial BaccalaureateEngineering (6-12)
English TeachingInitial BaccalaureateEnglish (6-12)
French, Secondary EducationInitial BaccalaureateWorld Language (6-12) French
Geosciences - Secondary Education Emphasis / Earth Science Teaching Endorsement MinorInitial BaccalaureateEarth and Space Science (6-12)
German, Secondary EducationInitial BaccalaureateWorld Language (6-12) German
Master in Teaching - Secondary/K-12 TeachingInitial Master's Licensure varies based on secondary content area emphasis
Health Teaching EndorsementInitial Endorsement onlyHealth Endorsement (grade varies based on certification)
History, Secondary EducationInitial BaccalaureateHistory (6-12)
Master in Teaching in Special EducationInitial Master'sExceptional Child Generalist (K-12)
Mathematics - Secondary Education EmphasisInitial BaccalaureateMathematics (6-12)
Music EducationInitial BaccalaureateMusic (K-12)
Physical Education, K-12Initial BaccalaureatePhysical Education (K-12)
Physics - Secondary Education EmphasisInitial BaccalaureatePhysics (6-12)
Political Science, Social Science, Secondary Education EmphasisInitial BaccalaureateSocial Studies (6-12)-American Government/Political Science
Spanish, Secondary EducationInitial BaccalaureateWorld Language (6-12) Spanish
Theatre Arts, Secondary EducationInitial BaccalaureateTheater Arts (6-12)
Master in Teaching, ElementaryInitialMasterAll Subjects (K-8)

8. Consumer Information: Student Loan Default Rates

Three-Year Student Loan Default Rate at Boise State and National Averages

Boise State's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships provides annual default rates for the university and national averages by request.
For more information about these rates, please visit the Financial Aid and Scholarships website: https://financialaid.boisestate.edu/
YearBoise State UniversityNational Average
2019 (released 2022)1.0%
2018 (released 2021)4.3%7.3%
2017 (released 2020)5.5% 9.7%
2016 (released 2019)6.4%10.1%
2015 (released 2018)6%10.8%
2014 (released 2017)6%11.5%
2013 (released 2016)6.4%11.3%
2012 (released 2015)8.3%11.8%
2011 (released 2014)11.4%13.7%
2010 (released 2013)10%14.7%
2009 (released 2012)7.80%13.4%
2008 (released 2011)7.22%13.8%

8. Consumer Information: Starting Teacher Salaries in Idaho

Average Teaching Salary in Idaho, and Starting Teacher Salaries in School Districts near Boise State

Note 1: The first row, "Idaho Average Teaching Salary", is an average of ALL teaching salaries in Idaho (across pay scales and districts). The rest of the rows list STARTING teacher salaries for districts near Boise State.

Note 2: To the greatest extent possible, teacher salaries are linked to district salary schedules listed online. If you need a PDF document in a different version to be fully accessible, please contact the associated school district for assistance.
School District2013-20142014-2015
2015-2016
2016-20172017-20182018-20192019-2020
Idaho Average Teaching Salary (estimated average of all teaching salaries compiled by NCES, selected years, 1969-70 through 2016-17)----46,97047,504 ----
Boise$34,340$34,855$35,932$37,010 (2016/17 Boise Schools Contracts (PDF))$40,639 (Boise City School District 2018/19 Certified Salary Schedule (PDF))$40,639 2019-2020 Boise Schools Contracts (PDF)
Caldwell$31,000$31,750$32,700$32,700 (State of Idaho Category 1 Teacher Contract (PDF))$35,800 (Caldwell Certified 2018/19 Salary Schedule (PDF))$38,500
Kuna$32,068$33,400 (Kuna Education Association Master Contract (PDF))$34,600 (Article V (2017/18) - Salary (PDF))$35,800 (Article V - Salary (PDF))$38,500
Nampa$31,750$31,750$33,400$34,600$35,800 (Nampa 2018/19 Certified Salary Schedule (PDF))$38,500
West Ada$31,750$33,400 (2016/17 Meridan Education Association Master Contract (PDF))$34,600 (West Ada 2017/18Master Contract (PDF))$35,800 (West Ada 2018/19 Master Contract (PDF))$38,500

8. Consumer Information: Idaho Certification Lookup

The Idaho State Department of Education, Certifications and Professional Standards provides a certification lookup application tool on its website. This application allows for searches for educators who currently hold or have help Idaho certification.

Click here to visit the Idaho Certification Lookup Application website tool.

8. Consumer Information: NASDTEC Interstate Agreement

The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) interstate agreement is a collection of over 50 individual agreements by states and Canadian provinces that defines which other states’ educator certificates will be accepted by that state.

Click here to visit the NASDTEC interstate agreement website.

8. Consumer Information: What can I do with my certification?

Idaho State Department of Education has created the Idaho System for Educational Excellence (ISEE), a K-12 Longitudinal Data System that helps to deliver information to stakeholders involved in education.

ISEE provides an assignment credential manual that crosswalks types of certification with specific types of education employment opportunities.

Click here to visit the ISEE website.

To reference the 2019-2020 SDE Assignment Credential Manual, go to the ISEE website > ISEE Manuals > 2019-2020 > 2019-2020 Assignment Credential Manual.

Click here to reference the 2017-2018 SDE Assignment Credential Manual.

References:

Bill and Melinda GATES Foundation (2010, December). Learning about Teaching: Initial findings from the measures of effective teaching. Retrieved June 2014 from metproject.org: metproject.org/downloads/preliminary_findings_policy_brief.pdf

Bill and Melinda GATES Foundation (2012). MET Project. Retrieved June 2015 from metproject.org: metproject.org.download/Asking_Students_Practioner_Brief.pdf

“Boise State Nationally Recognized for Student Retention, Graduation Rates”, (2017). Focus on Boise State, retrieved from https://focus.boisestate.edu/article/boise-state-nationally-recognized-for-student-retention-graduation-rates/

CCSSO’s Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (2013). InTASC: Model Core Teaching Standards and Learning Progressions for Teachers 1.0. (C. o. Officers, Ed.) Washington DC.

Danielson, C. (2013). Enhancing Professional Practice: A Framework for Teaching (2nd ed.). Alexandria, VA: ASCD.

Ferguson, R. (2012). Can student surveys measure teaching quality? Teacher Evaluation, 94 (24).

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