HIDOE Resources

The HIDOE Teacher's Path to $26K in Salary Advancement

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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Choose your courses and get verbal approval from your principal (no form needed in HIDOE anymore)

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Complete the checkout process on this website. Refer friends and take multiple courses to earn Upward Rewards!

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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.

EDDU 9856: Foundations of Second Language Acquisition & TESOL Methodology

EDDU 9856: Foundations of Second Language Acquisition & TESOL Methodology

EDDU 9856: Foundations of Second Language Acquisition & TESOL Methodology

Sale price  $240.00 Regular price  $350.00
EDEU 9027: Culturally Responsive Instruction & Inclusive Practices in TESOL

EDEU 9027: Culturally Responsive Instruction & Inclusive Practices in TESOL

EDEU 9027: Culturally Responsive Instruction & Inclusive Practices in TESOL

Sale price  $240.00 Regular price  $350.00

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EDDU 9863: Foundational Must-Have Routines for a Smooth Year

EDDU 9863: Foundational Must-Have Routines for a Smooth Year

EDDU 9863: Foundational Must-Have Routines for a Smooth Year

Sale price  $240.00 Regular price  $350.00
EDDU 9862: Strategies for Working With Challenging Behaviors

EDDU 9862: Strategies for Working With Challenging Behaviors

EDDU 9862: Strategies for Working With Challenging Behaviors

Sale price  $240.00 Regular price  $350.00
EDEU 9027: Culturally Responsive Instruction & Inclusive Practices in TESOL

EDEU 9027: Culturally Responsive Instruction & Inclusive Practices in TESOL

EDEU 9027: Culturally Responsive Instruction & Inclusive Practices in TESOL

Sale price  $240.00 Regular price  $350.00
EDDU 9856: Foundations of Second Language Acquisition & TESOL Methodology

EDDU 9856: Foundations of Second Language Acquisition & TESOL Methodology

EDDU 9856: Foundations of Second Language Acquisition & TESOL Methodology

Sale price  $240.00 Regular price  $350.00
EDDU 9860: Reading Strategies for Students with Special Needs

EDDU 9860: Reading Strategies for Students with Special Needs

EDDU 9860: Reading Strategies for Students with Special Needs

Sale price  $240.00 Regular price  $350.00
EDDU 9861: Making Math Meaningful for All Students

EDDU 9861: Making Math Meaningful for All Students

EDDU 9861: Making Math Meaningful for All Students

Sale price  $240.00 Regular price  $350.00
EDDU 9865: Preparing Students for Lives Beyond School

EDDU 9865: Preparing Students for Lives Beyond School

EDDU 9865: Preparing Students for Lives Beyond School

Sale price  $240.00 Regular price  $350.00
EDDU 9857: Effective Teacher-to-Teacher Coordination Strategies

EDDU 9857: Effective Teacher-to-Teacher Coordination Strategies

EDDU 9857: Effective Teacher-to-Teacher Coordination Strategies

Sale price  $240.00 Regular price  $350.00
EDDU 9859: Establishing Trust and Collaboration with Parents

EDDU 9859: Establishing Trust and Collaboration with Parents

EDDU 9859: Establishing Trust and Collaboration with Parents

Sale price  $240.00 Regular price  $350.00
EDDU 9864: Reaching Students in a Unique Cultural Environment

EDDU 9864: Reaching Students in a Unique Cultural Environment

EDDU 9864: Reaching Students in a Unique Cultural Environment

Sale price  $240.00 Regular price  $350.00
EDDU 9866: Nurturing Effective Partnerships with Your Administration

EDDU 9866: Nurturing Effective Partnerships with Your Administration

EDDU 9866: Nurturing Effective Partnerships with Your Administration

Sale price  $240.00 Regular price  $350.00
EDDU 9858: Leveraging Your Local Community for Student Career Planning

EDDU 9858: Leveraging Your Local Community for Student Career Planning

EDDU 9858: Leveraging Your Local Community for Student Career Planning

Sale price  $240.00 Regular price  $350.00

HIDOE Salary Reclassification

  1. Upward evaluates your coursework within one week of your submission, and submits your grade to UMass Global (our accredited university partner)
  2. UMass Global posts your grade within five business days of receiving Upward's assessment
  3. You login to your UMass Global account to order your transcriptsNote 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
  4. Email your transcript and HIDOE OTM 200-005 form to teacher.reclassification@k12.hi.us. Be sure to follow HIDOE's Reclassification Guidelines
  5. Celebrate your salary advancement!