• North Idaho College Workforce Training & Community Education
  Including apprenticeship programs, community education, CDL, health professions, etc.

Professional Development

• Northwest Council for Computer Education
  Providing year-round professional development opportunities for K-20 administrators, educators and support staff.
• University of Idaho Professional Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program
• Innovation Collective
• Professional Development - University of Idaho, Coeur d'Alene

Health Professionals

• Nursing Professional Development at Kootenai Health
• Student Services at Kootenai Health

We've compiled a list of answers to some of the most common questions for students (or parents of students) who are nearing graduation.

Graduation Requirements

• Idaho State Graduation Requirements
• Coeur d'Alene School District Graduation Requirements
• Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy Graduation Requirements
• Timberlake High School Graduation Requirements
• Post Falls High School Graduation Requirements
• Kootenai High School Graduation Requirements

Applying to College

• Direct Admissions -- What is it, why it's important, and what to do next
  In August 2015, the Idaho State Board of Education approved a new admissions initiative to provide more Idaho students with the opportunity to obtain a postsecondary certificate or degree. The initiative, called Direct Admissions, proactively admits Idaho public high school seniors to the state’s public higher education institutions based on each student’s grade point average (GPA) and college entrance exam score. 
• The Common Application ("Common App")
  College application system comprised of more than 600 Member colleges. Students can create a profile, search & track colleges, and apply directly to institutions.
• Next Steps Idaho - Apply to School Resources
  College Application Week, Preparing for College Campus Visits, Admissions Tracker, Sample High School Resume, Tips for Getting Great Letters of Recommendation, and more information.

College Planning

• Idaho Career Information System (CIS)
  Providing comprehensive career information, resources and services to help you make successful education and career decisions.
• North Idaho Higher Education Page is currently showing as expired, so try their Facebook page.
  North Idaho Higher Education can help launch a career in North Idaho.
• Next Steps Idaho
  Idaho State Board of Education website with the goal to get every student in the state ready for life beyond high school. Includes checklists, financial aid quick links, College application information, college and career planning, and more.
• coursetransfer.idaho.gov/
  IDTransfer is a website developed by Idaho public and community colleges and state universities to help students learn what credits will transfer. Links at the bottom of the page link to Transfer information for various North Idaho schools.
• Big Future by The College Board (National)
  College Board (CollegeBoard.org) is an organization that prepares and administers standardized tests that are used in college admission and placement. Their Big Future site goes beyond just the testing and provides guidance on all aspects of preparing for college including finding schools, exploring careers, paying for college, etc.
• GEAR UP Idaho
  A federal grant program designed to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. The program is currently in use in Bonners Ferry, Clark Fork, Priest River, Kellogg, and Plummer in North Idaho.
• Junior Achievement
  Volunteer-delivered, kindergarten-12th grade programs that foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills, and use experiential learning to inspire students to dream big and reach their potential.

What IS Common Core?

• http://sde.idaho.gov/academic/standards
• http://idahocorestandards.org

Parent Resources

• University of Idaho Regional Math Centers - Parent Resources
• "Parent Roadmaps" to the Common Core Standards - English & Language Arts
  From the Council of the Great City Schools.
• "Parent Roadmaps" to the Common Core Standards - Math
  From the Council of the Great City Schools.

Teacher Resources

• University of Idaho Regional Math Centers

• Idaho State Homeschool Education
• SCHOOL CHOICE IN IDAHO - OPTIONS TO THE TRADITIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS, from Idaho State Dept. of Education
• Idaho Coalition of Home Educators
  In 2018, Idaho Coalition of Home Educators (est. 1992) and Christian Homeschoolers of Idaho State (est. 1998) joined forces as a single organization. Homeschool Idaho is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, powered by volunteers.
• Inland Northwest Christian Homeschoolers
  Inland Northwest Christian Homeschoolers is a co-op for students from kindergarden to 12th grade, where volunteer parents teach all the classes, in subjects that are of interest to them.
• North Idaho Home Educator's Association
  Christian-based

Other Homeschooling Resources

• FROM PUBLIC SCHOOL TO HOMESCHOOL: 9 TIPS TO TRANSITION
• Homeschool Programming (national)

Multiple Fields

• North Idaho College Career Technical Education (CTE)
  A wide variety of Career & Technical skills and training including Aerospace, Trades & Industry, Business & Professional Programs, Health Professions/Nursing, and Resort Recreation Management. 
• North Idaho College Workforce Training & Community Education
  Including apprenticeship programs, community education, CDL, health professions, etc.
• Kootenai Technical Education Campus (KTEC)

Heavy Equipment Operators

• WATCH FOR FUTURE DEADLINES: FREE training for Heavy Equipment Operators
  Participants in the Idaho course will be trained to operate a skid steer, backhoe, loader, excavator, mini-excavator, roller, haul-truck, dozer and forklift. They also will receive flagger certification, training in signaling and crane rigging, and safety and first aid skills.
  READ THE FULL ARTICLE (INCLUDING APPLICATION CONTACT INFO) AT SPOKESMAN.COM

Commercial Drivers License - Truck Driving

• NIC Commercial Drivers License
• Sage Truck Driving School

Beauty, Spa, Salon

• North Idaho College Esthetician Program
• Toni & Guy (was Toni & Guy, then the Beauty Institute, but now back to Toni & Guy ... aka "the Harvard of Hair").
  Link & More info coming soon, or call (208) 930-1276.
• Academy of Cosmetology, Post Falls, ID

Tech / STEM / STEAM

• Cybersecurity Training and Operations Center (CTOC) - University of Idaho.

Massage

• Coeur d'Alene Massage School
• American Institute of Clinical Massage (AICM), Post Falls, ID
• North Idaho Massage Academy (NIMA), Sandpoint, ID

Idaho Professional Tech (Career Tech/Trade) Resources

• Idaho PTECH Network
  Update: June 2018: PTECH ceased its daily operations in June 2018. PTECH will continue to serve a small number of students through June 2020 as they work to complete their postsecondary programs.
  The Idaho PTECH Network is a pilot program funded by the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation. Its mission is to bridge the gap between education and industry by providing students with the credentials and skills needed to secure well-paying jobs in Idaho’s high growth industries while giving businesses access to a qualified pipeline of employees.
• Idaho Career-Technical Education (formerly Idaho Professional-Technical Education)
  NOTE: CTE Advanced OpportunitiesTE Advanced Opportunities, formerly known as Tech Prep, is one of the four advanced opportunities recognized by the State Board of Education, and links approved high school professional-technical programs to certificate and degree programs at a technical college. The Tech Prep Program is now referred to CTE Advanced Opportunities. Changes to policy now specify two options for high school students interested in professional-technical courses: Dual Credit – technical courses and Technical Competency Credit, formerly known as Tech Prep
• Buck the Quo is a movement to help Idaho high school students reach their potential through post-high school learning and training
  The campaign includes a YouTube series where real people talk about real life after high school.
• Career & Technical Educators of Idaho
• Idaho Department of Labor Career Information System (CIS)
• Idaho Professional-Technical Education Foundation

National Professional Tech (Career Tech/Trade) Resources

• Association for Career & Technical Education
• Act.org

• Idaho Education Association
• Northwest Professional Educators
• Idaho School Counselor Association
• Idaho System for Education Excellence (ISEE)
• Idaho Leads Learning Network
  A Boise State University project, Idaho Leads builds leadership capacity in Idaho’s K-12 public schools by working with a community of professional learners including trustees, superintendents, principals, teachers, parents and community members. All Idaho Districts can be involved.
• Northwest Council for Computer Education (NCCE)
  Providing year-round professional development opportunities for K-12 administrators, educators and support staff.
• Idaho Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers

Kootenai County

• CDA4Kids - Club240 After School Programs
• Kroc Center After School Program
  The Kroc Center's free after school program is for members and nonmembers, and includes a healthy snack and organized activities for youth in grades 6–8. Free transportation is provided Monday through Friday from Lakes, Canfield, and Woodland Middle Schools to The Kroc Center. Students work on homework, projects or study skills while supervised by Kroc staff from 3–4pm.
• Goodwill GoodGuides® is a national mentoring program for youth between the ages of 12 and 17 who want to learn about careers and prepare for success. The program has been discontinued in Idaho and Washington.
• NIC Peer Tutoring Program (for NIC Students)
• Coeur d'Alene Tutors by Subject (ILCUSA.org)

Bonner County

• Lifelong Learning Center at the Bonner Library
  Free tutoring, Basic Skills training, GED Prep, Citizenship, Job & Compute Skills, English as a Second Language (ESL). Free exam proctoring, volunteer tutoring opportunities.
• 21st Century Community Learning Center - Priest River
  Tutoring, physical activities, Career Center, Art, and other enrichment activities. Located at Priest River Lamanna High School.

Regional/Statewide

• TRiO Idaho
  US Dept of Education TRiO Programs (Educational Talent Search, Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math Science, Veteran’s Upward Bound, Student Support Services, Educational Opportunity Center and the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program) help students to overcome class, social, academic and cultural barriers to higher education. TRiO services include: assistance in choosing a college; tutoring; personal and financial counseling; career counseling; assistance in applying to college; workplace and college visits; special instruction in reading, writing, study skills and mathematics; assistance in applying for financial aid; and academic assistance in high school or assistance to reenter high school or college.
• Strive for College
  Mentors volunteer to help high school students get in to college and pay for it.
• Search for Tutors at Care.com

North Idaho

• Coeur d'Alene Education Partnership 
• Excel Foundation
• NIC Foundation
• Post Falls Education Foundation
• Panhandle Alliance for Education (Sandpoint)

Statewide

• Idaho State Department of Education
• State of Idaho Education Website
• NextSteps Idaho - Idaho Education Network
• Idaho Education Association
• Idaho Business for Education
• Don't Fail Idaho
• Idaho Education Trends
• Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA)

SATS & PSATs

• What is College Board?
  College Board (www.collegeboard.com) is an organization that prepares and administers standardized tests that are used in college admission and placement, such as the PSAT, SAT, and also Advanced Placement (AP) testing. Students create accounts with College Board. (Parents can also create a Parent account, which is necessary for applying for the CSS/Financial Aid Profile when applying for Financial Aid to many schools. Go to our Pay for College page for more info.)

ACT

• What is the ACT? The ACT is a national college admissions examination that consists of subject area tests in: English, Mathematics, Reading, & Science.
• ACT FAQ (and other information on College Planning, Career Planning, and Financial Aid from ActStudent.org)

Free Practice Tools

• https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep
  Both CURRENT and NEW SAT practice tests, including four official practice exams from College Board.
• EdReady
  A collaborative project between Idaho Distrance Learning Academy and local schools to prepare students to succeed on high stakes math tests.

Other Standardized Testing

• Idaho State Dept. of Education Statewide Assessments
• Idaho Standards Achievement Tests (ISATs)

Licensing Requirements

• Daycare & Preschool licensing varies by municipality.
• View Coeur d'Alene licensing requirements.

Is my child ready for Kindergarten?

• Learn about United Way of North Idaho's Ready for Kindergarten Program
• FREE Developmental Screening for 0-5 year old kids in Coeur d'Alene School District.
  These are free screenings for children who live in the Coeur d'Alene School District and are between the ages of 0 to 5 yrs old. The purpose is to provide parents with information regarding their child's development in: Speech & Language Skills, Gross/Fine Motor (Large & Small Muscle) Skills, Basic Academic Concepts, Vision & Hearing.

North Idaho Head Start & Pre-K Programs

• North Idaho College Head Start
  This site includes an overview of the Head Start program, North Idaho Head Start locations and a locator, applications for Head Start, and links to related sites.
• Mountain States Early Head Start

Other Early Childhood Education Resources

• Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children (IAEYC)
• Early Childhood Information Clearinghouse
• Idaho Head Start Association