Born and raised in the islands, Upward was created to solve the teacher retention crisis in our own backyard. We know the HIDOE system because we were raised in it, we've taught in it, and we actively work with officials to ensure we provide the 808 with the best professional development experience.
We know how critical it is to increase your salary—which is why we specialize in helping you reclassify. Our accredited graduate-level courses are your path to boosting your annual income by up to $26,000! (Don't trust oversimplified calculators by other providers -- reach out to us and we'll tell you to the penny what you are slated to earn).
Your Success is Our Success. Scroll down to browse our DOE-aligned course options, and give us a shout if you have any questions about the reclassification process.
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Course Selection & Approval
Choose your courses and get verbal approval from your principal (no form needed in HIDOE anymore)
Checkout & Earn Rewards
Complete the checkout process on this website. Refer friends and take multiple courses to earn Upward Rewards!
Complete Coursework
We'll email you your welcome packet, and you're on your way to better teaching and better pay!
HIDOE SIQ Requirement
HIDOE requires that all teachers complete their Sheltered Instruction Qualification (SIQ) before the start of SY 2026-2027.
Satisfy your six-credit SIQ requirement with the two courses below, which can also be used for salary advancement.
All HIDOE Courses
HIDOE Salary Reclassification
- Upward evaluates your coursework within one week of your submission, and submits your grade to UMass Global (our accredited university partner)
- UMass Global posts your grade within five business days of receiving Upward's assessment
- You login to your UMass Global account to order your transcripts. Note that the university is an entirely separate organization from Upward, and any questions on your transcript or university account can be emailed to exed@umassglobal.edu
- Email your transcript and HIDOE OTM 200-005 form to teacher.reclassification@k12.hi.us. Be sure to follow HIDOE's Reclassification Guidelines
- Celebrate your salary advancement!