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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27699 / S1329
To address long standing equity issues associated with recruitment and retention of industry professionals within
Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. This legislation identifies three areas for modification to
improve CTE instruction throughout the State. Section 1 of the bill recognizes and values CTE instructional
staff's experience within the industry by identifying a ratio for placement on the career ladder; Section 2 specifies
the existing allocation for CTE instructional staff holding am an occupational specialist certificate be directed
to the instructional staff rather than being placed in the District's general fund; and Section 3 identifies a
new individualized path for industry professionals that has been streamlined to allow a more efficient route
to occupational certification.
Funding provided for these efforts would be allocated for the division of CTE to start a new teacher educator
teacher/educator training program with an individualized focus. This "Inspire 2.0: "Inspire 2.0" would provide
newly-certificated CTE instructional staff (those holding a limited a limited occupational specialist) the ability
to demonstrate evidence of proficiency in each of the standards identified within CTE's teacher educator
programs.
FISCAL NOTE
Currently, a $305,000/year contract is in place with University of Idaho (U of I) to manage the existing Inspire
program. As existing students CTE instructors finish this program and new student CTE instructors enter the
Inspire 2.0 program, this contract will be phased out. It is anticipated to take up to two years.
Ongoing Costs:
Transition the support, which is currently provide provided by U of I, to the Division of CTE. These costs would
be in addition to the U of I costs during the two-year transition:
1. Coordination of regional mentoring and working with new teachers to complete their individualized educator
training plan ($122,000):
a. Develop and deliver Inspire 2.0 program;
b. Supervise regional mentor teachers in the Inspire 2.0 program; and
c. Facilitate ongoing professional development.
2. Regional mentor teachers/operational expenses ($124,800):
a. Provide ongoing periodic observation;
b. Provide just in time coaching and on-site support; and
c. Travel, professional development, supplies.
One-time Costs:
1. Costs associated wit with the one-time equity adjustment for teachers currently on the career ladder; $187,500
(based on 100 teachers currently on the residency rung), and
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN REVISED: 02/26/2020, 1:00 PM
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2. Costs associated with development of e-learning modules to support just in time learning just-in-time
learning: $75,000.
Contact:
Senator Dave Lent
(208) 332-1313
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN REVISED: 02/26/2020, 1:00 PM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 33-2205