This page is for evaluators involved in the Teacher Education Admissions process.
Students in degree programs leading to Idaho teaching certification must apply for Admission to Teacher Education in order to enroll in certain upper-division courses. Applications are available online via Taskstream and submitted electronically for review by Teacher Education faculty and staff. See the Teacher Education Applications page for more information.
What is the purpose of the Teacher Education Application/Admission Process?
- Vet applicants’ academic progress towards program requirements (GPA, coursework, exams)
- Evaluate applicants’ professional educator dispositions
- Identify applicant strengths and areas for growth
- Evaluate applicants’ oral communication skills
- Ensure consistent lines of evidence for candidate progress and performance longitudinally and across multiple programs
- Position candidates as Professional Educators
- Meet requirements of accrediting bodies
What are the required elements in the application process?
Watch this short video for an overview of the required elements of the Teacher Education application process:
Specific required elements of the Teacher Education application process:
1. Taskstream Application
Reviewed by Teacher Education or IDoTeach staff
- Application form
- Surveys
- Academic requirements (reviewed from transcript): GPA, required coursework
- CIFS/ESP/LLC programs only: Core Academic Skills for Educators: Mathematics test
Reviewed and scored by Interview Team in Taskstream
- Letter of application
- Case Study (not required for IDoTeach)
2. Interview
Reviewed and scored by the Interview Team in Taskstream
Google form version of the interview rubric for stakeholders without Taskstream access.
Application Process Overview by Program
Step 1: Application in Taskstream
If candidates meet the deadline for submitting their application AND meet (or could meet prior to entering Teacher Education) academic requirements (including coursework, GPA & Praxis as required in their program), they receive an invitation to interview.| “Elementary” Programs (CIFS, ESP, & LLC Programs) | “Secondary” Programs (non STEM) | STEM Education (IDoTeach) |
|---|---|---|
| Letter of Application a. Submitted to Taskstream by candidate b. Shelley Jund checks submission c. Scored by interview team in Taskstream d. Watch the Scoring letters of application video tutorial | Letter of Application a. Submitted to Taskstream by candidate b. Shelley Jund checks submission c. Scored by interview team in Taskstream d. Watch the Scoring letters of application video tutorial | Letter of Application a. Submitted to Taskstream by candidate b. Megan Gebhart checks submission c. Scored by interview team in Taskstream d. Watch the Scoring letters of application video tutorial Note: In any of the videos, any reference to ‘Shelley’ should be considered as ‘Megan’ for IDoTeach evaluators. |
| PRAXIS/GPA/required courses a. Checked by Shelley Jund, Rachel Rowe and Brad Coats | GPA/required courses a. Checked by Shelley Jund and Katharine Hoehne | GPA/Required Courses a. Checked by Megan Gebhart |
| Application Form a. Submitted to Taskstream by candidate b. Completion checked by Shelley Jund | Application Form a. Submitted to Taskstream by candidate b. Completion checked by Shelley Jund | Application Form a. Submitted to Taskstream by candidate b. Completion checked by Megan Gebhart |
| Surveys: TE & MS a. Submitted to Taskstream by candidate b. Shelley Jund checks for completion Note: Candidates also complete surveys at the end of PY to measure growth in capacity for change, mindset, and self-efficacy. Plan to provide reports to programs coordinators & CIT to guide continuous improvement efforts. | Surveys: TE & MS a. Submitted to Taskstream by candidate b. Shelley Jund checks for completion Note: Candidates also complete surveys at the end of PY to measure growth in capacity for change, mindset, and self-efficacy. Plan to provide reports to programs coordinators & CIT to guide continuous improvement efforts. | Surveys: TE & MS a. Submitted to Taskstream by candidate b. Megan Gebhart checks for completion Note: Candidates also complete surveys at the end of PY to measure growth in capacity for change, mindset, and self-efficacy. Plan to provide reports to programs coordinators & CIT to guide continuous improvement efforts. |
| Equity Case Study a. Uploaded by candidate to Taskstream b. Scored by at least 2 members of the interview team in TS c. Become Familiar with the Equity Case study and Rubric- Equity Case Study Professional Development HERE | Equity Case Study a. Uploaded by candidate to Taskstream b. Scored by at least 2 members of the interview team in TS c. Become Familiar with the Equity Case study and Rubric- Equity Case Study Professional Development HERE | Equity Case Study a. Uploaded by candidate to Taskstream b. Scored by at least 2 members of the interview team in TS c. Become Familiar with the Equity Case study and Rubric- Equity Case Study Professional Development HERE |
Step 2: Interview
| “Elementary” Programs (CIFS, ESP, & LLC Programs) | “Secondary” Programs (non STEM) | STEM Education (IDoTeach) |
|---|---|---|
| Interviews a. Individual interview with presentation responding to prompts; outline posted; questions from interview team b. Scored by the interview team on the dispositions rubric in Taskstream c. Watch the video tutorial Stakeholders without Taskstream access can use this form. | Interviews a. Individual interview with presentation responding to prompts; outline posted; questions from interview team b. Scored by the interview team on the dispositions rubric in Taskstream c. Watch the video tutorial Stakeholders without Taskstream access can use this form. | Interviews a. Candidate teaches a 6-8 minute lesson on a non-academic topic b. Answers questions posed by the interview panel c. Scored by the interview team on the dispositions rubric in Taskstream d. Watch the video tutorial Stakeholders without Taskstream access can use this form. |
| Admission Decision a. Interview team lead posts letter to student in Taskstream b. Watch the Final admission decision video tutorial c. Interview team lead posts results in spreadsheet for follow-up and tracking by programs and Teacher Education staff Conditional Admission – Academic d. Set clear deadlines for meeting academic requirements (meeting GPA requirement or completing in-progress coursework or Praxis requirements) e. Progress checked by Shelley Jund Conditional Admission – Dispositions f. Assign a faculty advocate g. Create an individualized professional growth plan h. Post plan in Taskstream i. Regular meetings with faculty advocate j. Re-interview required | Admission Decision a. Interview team lead posts letter to student in Taskstream b. Watch the Final admission decision video tutorial c. Interview team lead posts results in spreadsheet for follow-up and tracking by programs and Teacher Education staff Conditional Admission – Academic d. Set clear deadlines for meeting academic requirements (meeting GPA requirement or completing in-progress coursework or Praxis requirements) e. Progress checked by Shelley Jund Conditional Admission – Dispositions f. Assign a faculty advocate g. Create an individualized professional growth plan h. Post plan in Taskstream i. Regular meetings with faculty advocate j. Re-interview required | Admission Decision a. Interview team lead posts letter to student in Taskstream b. Watch the Final admission decision video tutorial c. Interview team lead posts results in spreadsheet for follow-up and tracking by programs and Teacher Education staff Conditional Admission – Academic d. Set clear deadlines for meeting academic requirements (meeting GPA requirement or completing in-progress coursework or Praxis requirements) e. Progress checked by Megan Gebhart Conditional Admission – Dispositions f. Assign a faculty advocate g. Create an individualized professional growth plan h. Post plan in Taskstream i. Regular meetings with faculty advocate j. Re-interview required |