Hawaii

A comprehensive overview of Hawaii’s enacted legislation, regulations, certification requirements, and state-provided resources related to dyslexia education.

Legislations and
Regulations Teacher Certification
Requirements Resources for Families
and Educators

Brief Summary

Hawaii emphasizes teacher training in structured literacy and offers certification programs incorporating evidence-based dyslexia instruction. Ongoing professional development enhances teacher effectiveness in addressing dyslexia.

Hawaii Legislations and Regulations

SCR120 (2013)

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Summary

This concurrent resolution requested the Department of Education, University of Hawaii, and Hawaii Teacher Standards Board to evaluate and enhance dyslexia awareness and support, including educator training, literacy specialists, and system-wide improvements.

How This Affects Families and Educators

The resolution led to increased attention on dyslexia in Hawaii’s education system, prompting evaluations of existing practices and potential improvements in teacher training and student support.

Teacher Certification and Professional Development Requirements

Hawaii does not have specific certification requirements related to dyslexia for general educators.
The Hawaii Teacher Standards Board (HTSB) has approved Orton-Gillingham certifications for adding teacher license fields.
The University of Hawaii offers a Reading Interventionist Program that incorporates International Dyslexia Association (IDA) Standards and leads to a CERI Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist (C-SLDS) certificate.