Section 08.02.02.100 - OFFICIAL VEHICLE FOR APPROVING EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAMS01.The Official Vehicle for the Approval of Traditional Educator Preparation Programs. Traditional educator preparation programs will be accredited by an accrediting body that approves educator preparation programs and is recognized by the state board of education and meets the board approved Idaho Standards for the Initial Certification of Professional School Personnel. The Idaho Standards for the Initial Certification of Professional School Personnel will be posted on the state board of education and state department of education websites. All standards will include an implementation date.02.Non-Traditional Educator Preparation Program. To be considered for approval each non-traditional educator preparation program must include the following components: a. Assessment of pedagogy and content knowledge; andb. Alignment to the Idaho Standards for the Initial Certification of Professional School Personnel.03.Continuing Approval. Approved educator preparation programs will be reviewed for continued approval on a timeline and in a format established by the state board of education. Program reviews will take into consideration the instructional methodology used by the approved program.04.Payment Responsibilities for Educator Preparation Program Reviews. The Professional Standards Commission is responsible for Idaho educator preparation program reviews, including assigning responsibility for paying for program reviews. To implement the reviews, it is necessary that:a. The Professional Standards Commission pay for all state review team expenses for on-site teacher preparation reviews from its budget.b. Requesting institutions pay for all other expenses related to on-site educator preparation program reviews, including all standards review.Idaho Admin. Code r. 08.02.02.100