Welcome to the Aim Early Idaho version of EASy!  Questions?  Send us an email at Endorsement@aimearlyidaho.org -- keep reading for important information!!!!

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:

1. 1. Identify the appropriate endorsement category based on your level of education, training, and experience.  Click here to learn more: Endorsement Requirements — allianceaimh
   2. 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.
   3. Register you application in Idaho's instance of EASy here: Aim Early Idaho EASy Application System
   4. Ensure you meet the requirements for your endorsement category.  List your work experience, education, training, reflective supervision (if required), and secure three references.
   5. Submit your application and pay neccesary processing and exam (if in this category) fees.  
   6. Sit for your Exam (Required if Mentor category)
   7. 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

Applicant Submission Deadlines 2026

• March 20, 2026 by 11:59 PM (MT)
  Review decisions will be communicated by April 30, 2026.
• October 30, 2026 by 11:59 PM (MT)
  Review decisions will be communicated by November 30, 2026.

Additional submission deadlines will be published annually.

Endorsement® Office Hours

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

• Third Friday of each month
• 10:00–11:00 AM Mountain Time

• Join Zoom Meeting: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/86824378409?pwd=HGOqNcEiJrsVV8ZbIpmIHtnmgv5bnd.1

  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.