Hawaiʻi DOE Salary Reclassification — Built by Hawaiʻi Teachers, for Hawaiʻi Teachers
Based in Maui, Hawaiʻi
Trusted by thousands of Hawaiʻi DOE educators
Accepted for HIDOE salary step reclassification
Two paths to graduate credit — starting at $65.
Choose Your Path
Whether you want the lowest total all-in price, the most course choices, or the best long-term value, we have a path built for Hawaiʻi educators.
How It Works — Two Simple Steps
- Complete the Course: Start anytime. 100% online and self-paced.
- Email Your Paperwork: Send your transcript + DOE 200-005 Form to Teacher.Reclassification@k12.hi.us
Note: salary reclassification and the SIQ are two separate submissions. The DOE 200-005 form above is for reclassification.
For Teachers By Teachers is an online professional development company for PreK–12 teachers, founded in 2015 and based in Maui, Hawaiʻi, with regionally accredited university partners UMass Global and CSU Pueblo. We give Hawaiʻi educators a clear, teacher-friendly way to earn graduate credits for HIDOE salary step reclassification — with flexible options for every budget and timeline.
- ✔️ No meetings. No portfolios. No student access required.
- ✔️ Accepted for HIDOE Reclassification — transcript + DOE 200-005 form submission
- ✔️ Referral Rewards: Give 10% off, get 10% back — unlimited uses
- ✔️ 7-day refund window — try any course risk-free
Some of our Hawaiʻi courses offer 3 graduate credits for HIDOE salary step reclassification that can also help satisfy the HIDOE Sheltered Instruction Qualification (SIQ) requirement.
Learn About Hawaiʻi SIQ + Browse Courses →Earn Graduate Credits for Salary Advancement and SIQ
We offer select Hawaiʻi courses that provide 3 graduate credits for HIDOE salary step reclassification — and those same credits can also be applied toward the HIDOE Sheltered Instruction Qualification (SIQ) requirement.
Read HIDOE's own SIQ guidance →
How the SIQ Path Works
- ✔️ Take 2 qualifying Hawaiʻi courses
- ✔️ Earn 3 graduate credits per course
- ✔️ Apply all 6 credits toward salary advancement, and toward the SIQ six-credit pathway
- ✔️ 100% online and self-paced
- ✔️ No live meetings, no busywork
If you were employed by HIDOE during SY 2023–24, your SIQ deadline was the first working day of SY 2026–27 — July 28, 2026. If you were hired after SY 2023–24, you have three years from your date of hire.
Six graduate credits in TESOL-aligned coursework is one of several pathways HIDOE accepts. Two of our courses cover that six credits — while also earning credits you can use for salary advancement. Your school's Office of Talent Management contact can confirm which pathway applies to you and where your record stands.
View our two SIQ-qualifying Hawaiʻi courses — each available through CSU Pueblo or UMass Global — on one page.
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Hawaiʻi Teacher FAQ
Will Hawaiʻi DOE accept these credits for salary step reclassification?
Yes. HIDOE accepts regionally accredited graduate credits for salary step reclassification, and both of our university partners (UMass Global – WSCUC, CSU Pueblo – HLC) are regionally accredited. Thousands of Hawaiʻi DOE educators have used our credits for reclassification since 2015. After you finish your course, submit your official transcript along with the DOE 200-005 form to Teacher.Reclassification@k12.hi.us.
Are UMass Global and CSU Pueblo accredited?
Yes — both are regionally accredited. UMass Global is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). CSU Pueblo is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Regional accreditation is the tier HIDOE recognizes for graduate coursework on the salary schedule.
Can I use these credits for my SIQ?
Yes — two of our Hawaiʻi courses are designed to count toward both salary step reclassification and the HIDOE Sheltered Instruction Qualification (SIQ). Those two courses are 6 graduate credits, which is one of several pathways HIDOE accepts for the SIQ, and each course is available through CSU Pueblo or UMass Global. Deadlines differ by when you were hired, so check with your Office of Talent Management contact. See our Hawaiʻi SIQ courses page for details.
Do I have to pay the $190 transcript fee right away?
No. With the UMass Global path, the $190 transcript fee (for 3 credits) is completely optional and can be paid anytime — including after you finish the course. The payment link sits inside your online classroom, ready when you need it. With the CSU Pueblo path, everything is bundled into the single $185 payment, so there's no separate transcript fee to worry about later.
How long do I have to finish the course?
All of our Hawaiʻi courses are 100% self-paced, so you can start and finish on your timeline. There are no live meetings, no assignment due dates from us, and no busywork.
What if I enroll and it's not the right fit?
We offer a 7-day refund window. Enroll, log in, preview the course materials, and if it's not what you expected, email us within 7 days for a refund.
New to HIDOE reclassification?
Our free step-by-step guide covers the October 30 and March 30 processing dates, how transcript timing works, and exactly which form goes where.
Read the HIDOE Reclassification Guide →
🌈 Mahalo, Hawaiʻi Educators!
Since 2015, you've trusted us with your professional development — and together, we've supported thousands of teachers and tens of thousands of students across the islands. We're honored to keep walking this journey with you.
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