ENDORSEMENT | Aim Early Idaho

ABOUT ENDORSEMENT®

Endorsement® is a voluntary recognition process that acknowledges an individual’s education, experience, and demonstrated competencies within the early childhood field. It supports professional growth and promotes consistency and quality across the workforce.

Please note:

Endorsement® is not a professional license or certificate.
Endorsement® does not guarantee the quality of services provided by an endorsed professional.
Aim Early Idaho does not accept or investigate complaints. Any concerns related to ethics or professional conduct should be directed to the appropriate licensing or regulatory board.

ENDORSEMENT®
APPLICATION PROCESS

Aim Early Idaho uses a structured submission-deadline model to ensure timely, consistent, and high-quality application reviews.

Applicants may register and be accepted into the Endorsement® system at any time.
Once accepted, applicants may begin working on their application at their own pace.
Applications must be submitted by a published deadline to be reviewed.
Applications submitted by the deadline will be reviewed during the corresponding review period.
If an application is not submitted by the deadline, it will be held and reviewed during the next submission cycle.

Once an application is approved, applicants will receive email communication outlining next steps.

How to Apply:

Identify the appropriate endorsement category based on your level of education, training, and experience. Click here to learn more: Endorsement Requirements
Aim Early Idaho Membership is a requirement of endorsement. Please click here to pay your membership fees: $40.00 annually January 1 -Dec. 31. If you are a child care provider or membership will be paid through an organizational membership, please email endorsement@aimearlyidaho.org BEFORE registering your application in our system.
Register your application in Idaho's Version of EASy here: Aim Early Idaho EASy Application System
Ensure you meet the requirements for your endorsement category. List your work experience, education, training, reflective supervision (if required), and secure three references.
Submit your application and pay neccesary processing and exam (if in this category) fees.
Sit for your Exam (Required if Mentor category)
Once you have successfully earned Endorsement®, begin using the IECMH-E® credential and join thousands of other professionals on our Endorsement Registry
Once you have Once you have successfully earned Endorsement, begin using the IECMH-E® credential and join thousands of other professionals on our Endorsement Registry

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Application Submission Deadlines 2026

March 20, 2026 by 11:59 PM (MT)
Review decisions will be communicated by May 3, 2026.

October 30, 2026 by 11:59 PM (MT)
Review decisions will be communicated by December 11, 2026.

Additional submission deadlines will be published annually.

Endorsement Office Hours

Kimberly Brooks

Endorsement Coordinator

To support applicants, Endorsement® office hours are offered monthly:

Third Friday of each month
10:00–11:00 AM Mountain Time
Click Here to Access Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 868 2437 8409
Passcode: 591212

These sessions are available for questions related to the application process, requirements, and submission deadlines. You can email our endorsement coordinator or communicate through the EASy comment system at any time. Please note that all staff with Aim Early Idaho are in a volunteer capacity and not monitored daily. The Endorsement Coordinator, Kim, will check email only on Fridays.

FIND YOUR ENDORSEMENT CATEGORY

Whether you’re a direct service provider, supervisor, advocate, or educator, there’s a category of Endorsement that matches your work with or on behalf of children from birth to age 6 and their families. Use the tools below to explore the right fit for your role, qualifications, and experience.

Endorsement recognizes relationship-based, reflective, and culturally responsive practices across all sectors that support early relational health.