Professional development courses for educators are offered throughout Idaho. Course fees are different from credit fees and, in some cases, are paid separately.
It is your responsibility to verify that your district and State Department of Education accepts Boise State Professional Development credits for recertification and/or pay scale movement before you register for a class. We cannot issue refunds after your grade has been finalized. If you have questions about course content or deadlines, please contact the host organization directly.
Courses are posted as they become available, so check back often. Most in-person courses are offered during the summer term.
In-Person Course Offerings
Offerings
Teaching Mathematical Thinking
TMT is a 3-credit professional development course on student-centered teaching of mathematics. The course meets the MTI/TMT requirement for State of Idaho teaching (re)certification.
IABE 2025: In Celebration de Herencia, Language, y Cultura
Idaho Association for Bilingual Education
Dates: January 23- January 24, 2025
Days/Time: January 23 5pm – 9pm, January 24 7am – 5pm
Location: College of Idaho – 2112 Cleveland Blvd Caldwell, ID 83605
Professional Development Credit: 1
Cost: $60 Credit Fee
Term/Transcript: Spring 2025
Course Description:
IABE Thursday Evening Keynote:
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Dr. Francisco Jiménez, an icon of inspiration!
Enjoy appetizers and meaningful insights from someone we all admire.
Friday we will host various sessions on supporting multilingual learners and bilingual education.
Friday Keynote:
Kickstart a day of growth with Adrian Mendoza, a trailblazer in math scaffolding for English Language Learners.
Let’s learn, network, and celebrate together!
Conferences, Arts & Humanities, Professional Practices
Enroll in IABE 2025: In Celebration de Herencia, Language, y Cultura
PE Teacher “Think Tank”
S.H.A.P.E. Idaho
Dates: February 24 – March 21, 2025
Days/Time: March 7, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Location: The Community Campus – 1050 Fox Acres Rd, Hailey, ID 83333
Professional Development Credit: 1
Cost: Varies ($60 Credit Fee and Conference Registration Fee. Paid Separately.)
Term/Transcript: Spring 2025
Course Description:
The goal of this professional development experience is to provide PE Teachers a time and space to collaborate about successful games, activities, classroom management strategies, equipment hacks, and implementation of technology in PhysEd. Each teacher will create, reflect on, and pre-submit one unique PE lesson plan and share it with the collective group at the PE Think-Tank event.
Health & Physical Education, Professional Practices
AI x AI: Advanced Institute for AI in Education
Boise State Writing Project
Dates: June 3 – June 5, 2025
Days/Time: June 3-5, 9 am – 2 pm
Location: Boise State University
Professional Development Credit: 1
Cost: $0
Term/Transcript: Summer 2025
Course Description:
Join us for an Advanced Institute for genAI in Education, sponsored by the Boise State Writing Project. This inquiry-based workshop gives educators of all grades and content (including higher education!) an opportunity to engage in conversations about the complex practical, ethical and pedagogical issues surrounding AI. We will explore genAI resources that leverage teaching time to increase human connections and develop a toolkit of resources designed to support diverse student learning.
This 3-day institute will support teachers’ inquiry into uses of generative AI for both teachers and students. The institute will meet June 3-5, 2025 (9:00am-2:00pm) on the Boise State University campus. The Boise State Writing Project will provide one free professional development credit for each participant.
Educational Technology, Professional Practices, Science
i-STEM 2025: Building Connections in STEM
Idaho STEM Action Center
Dates: Varies by location
Days/Time: Varies by location
Location: Varies
Professional Development Credit: 1-2
Cost: Varies
Term/Transcript: Summer 2025
Course Description:
i-STEM is a dynamic, 4-day summer professional development program for PK-12 educators in both classroom and informal settings. Focused on project-based, hands-on learning, i-STEM equips educators with practical tools and strategies to integrate STEM effectively into their teaching.
Each i-STEM institute location offers a variety of strands to take in order to receive professional development credits. These locations include:
College of Southern Idaho (June 9-12, 2025), College of Western Idaho (June 10-13, 2025), College of Eastern Idaho (June 10-13, 2025), North Idaho College (June 16-19, 2025), Lewis-Clark State College (June 23-26, 2025), Idaho State University (June 23-26, 2025).
See i-STEM website for more details.
Professional Practices, Science
Onramp: Storytelling with STEAM
Onramp Program
Dates: June 17 – July 25, 2025
Days/Time: June 17-18, 9am – 4pm
Location: Boise State University
Professional Development Credit: 1
Cost: $0
Term/Transcript: Summer 2025
Course Description:
Join us for an Advanced Institute for genAI in Education, sponsored by the Boise State Writing Project. This inquiry-based workshop gives educators of all grades and content (including higher education!) an opportunity to engage in conversations about the complex practical, ethical and pedagogical issues surrounding AI. We will explore genAI resources that leverage teaching time to increase human connections and develop a toolkit of resources designed to support diverse student learning.
This 3-day institute will support teachers’ inquiry into uses of generative AI for both teachers and students. The institute will meet June 3-5, 2025 (9:00am-2:00pm) on the Boise State University campus. The Boise State Writing Project will provide one free professional development credit for each participant.
Art and Humanities, Educational Technology, Math, Professional Practices, Science
Onramp: Creative Coding
Onramp Program
Dates: June 24 – July 25, 2025
Days/Time: June 24-25, 9am – 4pm
Location: Boise State University
Professional Development Credit: 1
Cost: $0
Term/Transcript: Summer 2025
Course Description:
In today’s digital age, storytelling has evolved beyond traditional formats and is embedded in every aspect of our day. This immersive workshop invites educators, librarians, and learning coaches to explore visual storytelling through the lens of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Learn to develop highly-engaging lessons that blend creativity, technology, and critical thinking and meet Idaho standards.
Participants will engage in a series of guided activities centered around storytelling in STEM. Learn how to leverage visual storytelling as an integral part of supporting learner confidence in STEM topics while also supporting standards in writing, reading, and listening. Lessons from this workshop will help learners of all ages identify and analyze different components of storytelling in media, as well as in data and text.
Computer Science, Educational Technology, Professional Practices
Onramp: Design Challenge Lab
Onramp Program
Dates: July 8 – July 25, 2025
Days/Time: July 8-10, 9am – 4pm
Location: Boise State University
Professional Development Credit: 1
Cost: $0
Term/Transcript: Summer 2025
Course Description:
This workshop offers a deep dive into Challenge Based Learning (CBL), a framework for learning that empowers students to engage in real-world problem-solving. Participants will explore the core principles of CBL, learn practical strategies for implementing CBL in their own classrooms or organizations, and gain hands-on experience designing and facilitating CBL projects.
Workshop attendees will experience a series of short, choice-based challenges that build creative problem-solving skills and teamwork. Then, participants will deconstruct a challenge and learn to design a high-impact experience for learners through the lens of the Challenge Based Learning framework. The workshop will conclude with an innovation showcase highlighting accomplishments and aha moments from participants.
Educational Technology, Professional Practices