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I have recently graduated with an eled degree PreK-3 and
Licensure from a reputable college in the State of Ohio. I
know standards and license are different between HI and
OH. I have also just interviewed with Hawaii and the
interview went very well. The interviewer said HI eled is
k-6 not PreK-3 like OH, and asked if I would be willing to
teach the upper (4-6) grades till my 2 year tenure period
is up. I have requested the big island, and he said that
they needed teachers for those age/grade levels. I more
than willingly said yes, thinking of specializing in
Math/Science while down there. I would like to be in
contact with a few already existing educators, as well
perhaps others who are considering a move. I would love
recommendations or enlightenment into my "dream" of moving
and teaching in such a diverse setting. Curious to know of
what teachers think of the education system, the community
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Matt /blockquote>

Hey,

I'm very interested in teaching in Hawaii as well. I just
completed Michigan State University's teacher certification
program. I have passed all of the MTTC tests, and am wondering
if they transfer over. Does anyone know?

Also, some of you have already been given job offers. Did you
fi...See More
May 9, 2007
Grace /blockquote>

Matt-

if you have taken the 6 Praxis tests required for certification here in Hawaii (PLT,
Math, Writing, Reading-- Praxis 1-- and two subject area tests-- for K-6, that would
be content area and curriculum), then you might get to use those if you have original
copies sent to the HTSB. Otherwise, you n...See More
May 9, 2007
sophia /blockquote>

Hi Grace,
In another thread I think you posted that one needs to complete a
credential program at a recognized university to get licensed by the
state in Hawaii. Does this mean that the university in question must
be Hawaiian?
I ask because I'm about to start a program in California and was
thinking I'd ap...See More
May 9, 2007
Grace /blockquote>

Aloha e Sophia--

Most major universities are recognized-- they must be recognized and accredited by your
major governing agency. I forget what all names the different regions have, but the NE has
one agency that recognizes and accredits education programs at their universities, the
midwest has another, ...See More
May 9, 2007
sophia /blockquote>

Thanks, Grace, this makes sense.

On 5/09/07, Grace wrote:
> Aloha e Sophia--
>
> Most major universities are recognized-- they must be recognized and
accredited by your
> major governing agency. I forget what all names the different regions
have, but the NE has
> one agency t...See More
May 10, 2007


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