*This information is for Hawaii State DOE Educators

PD Credits and the Reclassification Process

What are the HIDOE’s Reclassification Deadlines?

You can submit your earned PD credits to the HIDOE Teacher Reclassification Unit at any time, and they will update your file. Twice a year, on October 30 and March 30, they process credits for reclassification. However, no matter when your PD credits are received or processed, the course end date is always used to decide when those credits count toward your reclassification.

If you're enrolled in a graduate-level PD course, such as those offered through our UMass Global or CSU Pueblo partnerships, your course completion date (the date your grade/credits are posted to your transcript) is considered your course end date. This date will appear on your transcript and will be used to determine when those credits count toward reclassification.

Whether your course is a Learnsoft course (formerly PDE3) or a graduate-level PD course, such as those offered through our UMass Global or CSU Pueblo partnerships, the start date of your course is not relevant to reclassification—it is always the end date that counts.

For reclassification purposes, credits earned will always apply to the first day of the semester following your course end date. So, if you have reached your next 15-credit landmark for reclassification, that new salary will begin on day-one of the semester following the end date of the final 3-credit course that brought you to your 15-credit landmark.

What if I can't get my credits submitted to the Teacher Reclassification Unit by the October 30 or March 30 deadline?

For example, if you’ve earned 15 PD credits toward your next reclassification in October, but your transcript isn’t ready yet or your Learnsoft/PDE3 credits haven’t processed in time for the October 30 deadline, you won’t be able to apply at that time. However, you can still apply in March and receive a lump-sum retroactive paycheck covering your new salary from the first day of Semester Two through March. This means that whether you apply in October or March, you’ll receive the same pay increase and won’t miss out on any income. Your course end dates lock in your reclassification.

Will my graduate-level PD credits, like those earned from UMass Global and CSU Pueblo, appear in my Learnsoft (formerly PDE3) account?

No, these courses are not affiliated with the HIDOE and are not managed by Learnsoft, so those credits will not appear in your Learnsoft account. However, the PD credits will still apply towards your reclassification and will remain on record with the Hawaii DOE's Reclassification Unit, which you can contact regarding your records.

How do I get more information about my PD credits and the HIDOE reclassification process?

For more questions about Teacher Reclassification, or PD credits, you can contact the Teacher Reclassification Unit at (808) 441-8383. They can access your Learnsoft account to check your earned credits and offer advice on how to meet your reclassification goals. They can also confirm PD credits you have submitted through Learnsoft, PDE3, or graduate-level courses from UMass Global and CSU Pueblo.