Kootenai County

• CDA School District #271
• Lakeland School District #272
• Post Falls School District #273
• Kootenai School District #274
• North Idaho STEM Charter Academy #480*
• Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy #491*

Benewah County

• St. Maries Joint School District #41
• Plummer/Worley School District #44

Shoshone County

• Kellogg Joint School District #391
• Mullan School District #392
• Wallace School District #393
• Avery School District #394

Bonner County

• West Bonner School District #83
• Lake Pend Oreille School District #84

Boundary County

• Boundary County School District #101

* In the School Listings, Coeur d'Alene Charter Academy & North Idaho STEM Charter Academy are listed within the geographic area of their respective School Districts, but they are distinct school districts. 

• Idaho Digital Learning Academy (IDLA) - FREE
  Idaho Digital Learning works in partnership with Idaho school districts to offer online choices that would not otherwise exist. This increases access and equity for students statewide. Idaho Digital Learning Academy is the state-sponsored online school serving all of Idaho.
• Idaho Virtual Academy (IDVA) - FREE
  Powered by K-12.com, Idaho Virtual Academy is an online program that can be used with teacher-support or for independent study.
• Idaho Technical Career Academy (Formerly College & Career Readiness Program - IDCCRA) - FREE
  Also powered by K-12.com, IDCCRA is an online charter school for students in grades 9–12 who are interested in attending college, pursuing post-high school technical education and certification, or entering a technical career
• Idaho Distance Education Academy (I-DEA) - FREE
  Idaho Distance Education Academy (I-DEA) is a high achieving online public charter school for students in kindergarten through grade twelve across the state of Idaho.
• Idaho Connections Academy - FREE
• iSucceed Virtual High School - FREE
• Richard McKenna Charter High School - FREE
  
• Khan Academy - Idaho Pilot Program
  The goal of the pilot project is to accelerate the use of Khan Academy in Idaho and personalized learning to increase student achievement in math.

• Idaho Dept. of Labor Veterans Services
• NIC Veterans Services
• Veterans Scholarship
• Idaho State Board of Ed Veterans Resources

GED: General Education Development

• NIC GED Program information, Testing Locations

ABE: Adult Basic Education

• State of Idaho Adult Basic Education (ABE)
• NIC Adult Education Center (AEC) formerly known as Adult Basic Education - ABE 
  

• State of Idaho Adult Basic Education (ABE)
• NIC Adult Education Center (AEC) - Formerly known as Adult Basic Education (ABE)
• NIC Qualified Worker Retraining Program
• Idaho Dept. of Labor Adult & Dislocated Worker Program (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act - WIOA, formerly Workforce Investment Act - WIA)
• Idaho Dept. of Labor Apprenticeship Programs
• NIC Apprenticeship Programs
• New Educational Opportunities for Unemployed Workers at Opportunity.gov
• Idaho Division of Vocational Rehab (IDVR)
  Preparing individuals with disabilities for employment and community enrichment.
• Ability Works
  Information and support for qualifying individiuals with disabilities to attain their employment goals.
• Experience Works
  A national, nonprofit company that strives to help low-income older people get training and find jobs.
• HARC (Helping the At Risk Community)
  HARC takes individuals from the “At Risk Community” and allows them to re-enter society with education, vocational training and character skills.
  NOTE: As of October, 2017, Current website displays information for a Community Bible Discussion Group.

• 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