FAQs: Deadline to obtain Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) credits
Teachers will need to obtain six credits or equivalency within three years starting in SY 2020–21
HIDOE delays English learner TESOL credit deadline by one year
In response to advocacy from HSTA teacher leaders, the HIDOE last week committed to extending the deadline an additional year for English learner teachers to complete TESOL sheltered instruction credits.
Members invited to join effort to support, expand English learner strategies
HSTA invites members across the state to take part in a newly formed caucus to increase educator voice and support for English learners.
HIDOE offers free Hawaiian language courses to all employees
Beginning with the university’s Spring 2020 semester, all HIDOE employees will have two options to take Hawaiian language courses: enrollment in scheduled courses at UHCC campuses statewide or creation of custom courses for a group of employees.