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Return to Learn

The Department's plan for reopening campuses for the 2020-21 school year.

The Department is working closely with state and federal agencies to safely reopen campuses for the 2020-21 school year. Please co...

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COVID-19 Updates

Weekly updates to the public on confirmed COVID-19 cases in the HIDOE system.

This resource page provides weekly updates to the public on confirmed COVID-19 cases in the HIDOE system....

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About 8 percent of our students are military connected. Get resources here.

The Department works with the Interstate Compact to smooth the experience for military families who enroll their children in Hawai...

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Looking for qualified teachers and other professionals for schools, offices.

Welcome to the Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE). Year-round, we hire an array of teachers, educational specialists an...

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Free & Reduced Price

Applications for free and reduced-price school meals are being sent to parents/guardians.

Application forms for free and reduced-price school meals served under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast P...

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Information on enrolling with proper documentation in our K-12 public schools.

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2030 Promise Plan

We have identified five student promises to realize in every school by 2030.

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Hotline available for HIDOE student-related health questions and telehealth visits

HIDOE students and families will have access to a new health hotline and telehealth services provided by the Hawai‘i Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn Program to deliver equitable access to health resources and care for HIDOE students using mobile devices and interactive technology. The health hotline can be reached at (844) 436-3888 (toll free) Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

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HIDOE schools will use new COVID-19 benchmarks to plan for gradual transition to blended learning modelshttp://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-schools-will-use-new-COVID-19-benchmarks-to-plan-for-gradual-transition-to-blended-learning-models.aspxHIDOE schools will use new COVID-19 benchmarks to plan for gradual transition to blended learning modelsHIDOE will use newly released guidance from the Hawaii State Department of Health to plan for appropriate learning models for the remainder of the academic year.
Second round of P-EBT for Hawaii children who receive free or reduced-price school mealshttp://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Second-Round-of-P-EBT-for-Children.aspxSecond round of P-EBT for Hawaii children who receive free or reduced-price school mealsTemporary food purchasing assistance will be available to families with children who are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals due to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oceanit Research Foundation launches free computer science resource for teachers, students and parentshttp://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Oceanit-Research-Foundation-launches-a-free-computer-science-resource-for-teachers,-students,-and-parents.aspxOceanit Research Foundation launches free computer science resource for teachers, students and parentsOnline resource for teachers, students, parents and anyone interested in learning creative problem-solving skills via coding is being made available for free.
Department announces 2020-21 enrollment figures for public and charter schoolshttp://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2020-21-enrollment.aspxDepartment announces 2020-21 enrollment figures for public and charter schoolsHawaii's public and charter schools combined enrollment for school year 2020-21 totals 174,704 students, compared to 179,331 last year, a difference of 2.6 percent.
Oahu middle school reports 3 COVID-19 cases in past week http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Dole-Middle-cases.aspxOahu middle school reports 3 COVID-19 cases in past week Due to timing and location, it's unlikely transmission occurred on the Dole Middle School campus.
August 2020 Ho‘oha‘aheohttp://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Hoohaaheo/Pages/August-2020-Hoohaaheo.aspxAugust 2020 Ho‘oha‘aheoOur monthly online publication to highlight bright spots from across the public school system. This month's issue features a distance learning forum, the first days of school and more stories from students, educators and alumni about what makes them #PublicSchoolProud

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HIDOE COVID-19 Information and Updateshttp://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/COVID-19-Information-Updates.aspxHIDOE COVID-19 Information and UpdatesThis resource page provides weekly updates to the public on confirmed COVID-19 cases in the HIDOE system.
Civil Rights Compliance Branch (CRCB)http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/Organization/Offices/Pages/CRCO.aspxCivil Rights Compliance Branch (CRCB)The CRCB, in the Office of Talent Management, is committed to the Hawaii State Department of Education's (HIDOE) overall compliance with Federal, State, HIDOE Administrative Rules, and Policies, which strictly prohibit any form of discrimination.
Return to Learnhttp://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/school-year-2020-21.aspxReturn to LearnThe Department is working closely with state and federal agencies to safely reopen campuses for the 2020-21 school year. Please continue to check back here for updates. We will be adding details and information about what staff, parents and students can expect when school reopen in the fall.
Subject matter standardshttp://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/TeachingAndLearning/StudentLearning/Pages/standards.aspxSubject matter standardsBelow is a list of the standards that the Hawaii DOE use to ensure students are being exposed to rigorous and age-appropriate benchmarks of learning. Standards are not curriculum, but expectations of what students should know and be able to do at each grade level. Visit our Learning Design site to learn more about curriculum design aligned to standards.
Return to Learn - Traininghttp://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Return-to-Learn---Training.aspxReturn to Learn - TrainingOn July 30, 2020, the Hawaii State Board of Education approved a new start date of August 17, 2020 for students. This delay will allow additional time for mandatory employee training on new protocols, including but not limited to health and safety, student services, and distance learning. These training requirements are in addition to the annual mandatory training and Opening of School Year Packet.
HIDOE extends Learn from Home distance learning through first quarterhttp://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-extends-Learn-from-Home-distance-learning-through-Q1.aspxHIDOE extends Learn from Home distance learning through first quarterHIDOE schools will continue the Learn from Home phase of distance learning through the first quarter, which ends Oct. 2.

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