Professional Development Proposals
Professional Development (PD) courses in the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences (EHHS) are typically offered to educators and administrators who need initial certification or to maintain credentials, as well as for the purpose of staying abreast of new policies and procedures. They cover a broad spectrum of topics and are offered throughout the State of Idaho and via online delivery methods.
- One Professional Development (PD) Credit is equivalent to 15 hours, which may be a combination of facilitator-directed and/or self-directed work.
- Once approved, PD courses are listed in Keep Learning Idaho (KLI).
- Students must create an account in KLI to register and pay for PD courses.
- One PD credit costs $60 (with some exceptions).
For a listing of available PD courses, go to Keep Learning Idaho.
If you want to teach PD courses at U of I through EHHS, the Associate Dean or a Department Chair will first ensure you are qualified to teach the course(s) you are proposing. If they determine you are, you will need to be affiliated with U of I in order to teach.
- Submit a Course Proposal and attach your CV or resume.
- An Affiliate Data System Set-up Form will be emailed to you upon confirmation of your qualifications. (If you are currently employed at U of I, you do not need to complete Steps 2-4.)
- Complete the form, and fax it directly to Human Resources at 208-885-3602.
- When you receive your confirmation from Human Resources, including your V number if you have never been affiliated with U of I in any capacity, email it to the Professional Development Team (ehhspd@uidaho.edu), and your Affiliate EPAF will be processed.
- Once your EPAF is complete, the Professional Development Team can begin processing PD course proposals for you.
- Instructors are responsible for supplying students with their syllabi, monitoring class lists, and grade entry. Instructors also determine the start and end dates of the course.
A Professional Development Course Proposal does not require a syllabus; however, the course proposal form requests the following information:
- Instructor Information
- Title and Dates of the Course
- Number of Credits
- Prerequisites
- Delivery Method
- Required Materials
- Target Audience
- Class Size
- Course Objectives
- Course Description
- Grade Mode (How will grades be determined and what weight is given to each assignment? How will the final grade be qualified and quantified?)
- Completion Requirements (In what activities will students be engaged? What are students held accountable for and how will their work be assessed and graded? Include attendance policy and specific assignments complete with grading criteria and due dates).
Please include responses to the above as well as all of the details and pertinent information you would like a student to know about your PD course in the Course Proposal Form. You may also provide students registered in your course with a copy of your syllabus.
The course proposal form provides all the information needed to set up your course, including your contact information in case we have any questions. Most fields are required. Please be as thorough and accurate as possible.
Once the PD course has been processed, it will be visible in Keep Learning Idaho.
First-time participants will create an account in Keep Learning Idaho and instructors will be responsible for monitoring class lists, dates and deadlines as well as entering grades.
Grades are due upon completion of coursework and are available for viewing within 24 hours of entry.
If students need proof of completion of their PD coursework, they may view and print transcripts in Keep Learning Idaho.
As of January 1, 2024, professional development credits will appear on Keep Learning Idaho transcripts only. Any professional development credit taken prior to the above listed date will appear on the students’ official degree seeking academic transcript ordered through the Office of the Registrar. Both transcripts are considered Official Transcripts from the University of Idaho and have been approved by the Idaho State Department of Education.
If you have questions, you may contact our Professional Development Team (ehhspd@uidaho.edu) or the Registrar's Office.