Advising Appointments
Schedule an appointment with Brad, Katharine or Rachel if you have questions about your program or progress.
Teacher Candidate Information
Welcome Boise State teacher candidates!
On this page you will find information and resources that are important for students currently enrolled in Boise State teacher education programs.
If you are in a secondary STEM program (IDoTeach), please refer to their website for more information.
If you are a TRIO Teacher Prep student, please refer to their website for more information.
If you have any additional questions, please contact your liaison, faculty advocate, academic advisor or the Boise State Teacher Education office.
Boise State Teacher Education Resources Website
Throughout this website are documents, resources and links for teacher candidates in their professional year.
Field Guides and Handbooks
The following field guides are available for teacher candidates:
- Professional Year activities
- Professional Year S-PAT handbook
- Teacher Education policy.
Forms
Forms for students include:
- Education Student with a Criminal Record or Violation of Boise State Code of Conduct
- Process for Appealing a Decision
Instructional Model and Core Practices
Boise State College of Education’s Instructional Model takes an inquiry stance to teaching and learning through the iterative process of planning, assessment and reflection. The three parts of the Standard Performance Assessment of Teaching (S-PAT), the final performance assessment a teacher candidate completes at the end of the program, aligns with the instructional model. The S-PAT includes Part 1 Unit Plan (planning), Part 2 Assessment Analysis (assessment) and Part 3 Concluding Reflection (reflection).
Teacher Education Program Guide
Whether you’ve never taken a university class or you are a veteran teacher, Boise State College of Education offers a variety of programs to help you attain your professional goals from earning a teaching certificate to adding an endorsement.