Hawaiʻi Salary Advancement
Founded in Hawaiʻi. Built for Hawaiʻi teachers. Trusted since the beginning.
Serving Hawaiʻi educators since 2015 — from PDE3 and Learnsoft to today’s university credit pathways.
Trusted by thousands of Hawaiʻi DOE educators • Accepted for HIDOE salary step reclassification
Start for just $65 — then pay $190 later for 3 credits.
Or get everything (course + 3 credits) for $185 total.
FTBT gives Hawaiʻi educators a clear, teacher-friendly way to earn graduate credits for HIDOE salary step reclassification — with flexible options for every budget and timeline.
- ✔️ Best all-in deal: $185 total through CSU Pueblo — course + 3 graduate credits in one payment
- ✔️ Flexible full-catalog option: $65 now + $190 later through UMass Global
- ✔️ No meetings. No portfolios. No student access required.
- ✔️ Accepted for HIDOE Reclassification — transcript + DOE 200-005 form submission
- ✔️ 5-Course Bundle: Save $575 with the Hawaiʻi 5-Course Bundle →
- ✔️ Referral Rewards: Give 10% off, get 10% back — unlimited uses
Some FTBT 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 →Choose Your Path
Whether you want the lowest total all-in price, the most course choices, or the best long-term value, FTBT has a path built for Hawaiʻi educators.
Earn Graduate Credits for Salary Advancement and SIQ
FTBT offers 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.
Learn more about the SIQ requirement →
How the SIQ Path Works
- Take 2 qualifying FTBT Hawaiʻi courses
- Earn 3 graduate credits per course
- Apply all 6 credits toward salary advancement and SIQ
- 100% online and self-paced
- No live meetings, no busywork
HIDOE requires teachers to complete their Sheltered Instruction Qualification (SIQ) before the start of SY 2026–2027.
Complete your 6-credit SIQ requirement with two FTBT courses — while also earning graduate credits you can use for salary advancement.
View the three FTBT Hawaiʻi SIQ course options on one dedicated page.
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
🌈 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.
Official HIDOE Reclassification Resources
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