Renew a Teaching License in HI
(not a Hawaii teacher, click here to find your state)
How do I renew a teaching license in HI?
If you have a Provisional License, please apply for a new one in July, or apply to convert your Provisional License to a Standard License as early as May, if you now meet the requirements for a Standard License. If you have a permit, please apply for a new one in July, if you do not yet meet the requirements for a license.
Here is the new online form for renewing a Standard or Advanced License in Hawaii. All other forms for supplemental documentation can be found here.
What state requirements does a teacher in Hawaii need to meet for renewal?
All Professional Learning Board courses include a free PD Tracker.
According to Hawaii Teachers Standards Board, verification of successful teaching experience for teachers, school counselors, or school librarians can be confirmed by completing HTSB Form EX1000, Form RA5010, and providing HTSB with supporting evidence for each Performance Standard. Supporting evidence for Performance Standards may include:
- 100 verified professional development hours; OR
- 6 semester hours of coursework that support the practice of teaching earned from an accredited institution of higher education.
The PD must be completed within 5 year prior to the date of this license renewal application.
How do I get free clock hours for teachers in Hawaii?
HI teachers can sign-up for AI in Education, a free clock hour class. This free online PD course is a great introduction to artificial intelligence for educators.
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How do I contact the HI Teacher Standards Board?
Contact the Hawaii State Department of Education
1390 Miller Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 586-3230
Disclaimer: Please ensure the information and courses meet requirements for your teaching certificate and circumstances and align with what your state Department of Education requires. The new continuing education information and courses listed on this page are current as of September 12th, 2023 to meet the best information available. State licensing requirements and school district approval processes may change and it is your responsibility as a licensed or certified teacher to know your state certification renewal requirements and the process for submission and approval of all professional and staff development hours for renewing a license, licensing and certificate renewal and expired or lapsed certification. Professional Learning Board can not guarantee acceptance by your school, district, state Department of Education or licensing authority.