Alternative Route to Licensure in Special Education Program Overview

**Candidates must be employed in a HIDOE SpEd position prior to program admission.**

In response to the shortage of certified special education teachers in Hawai‘i, the Office of Human Resources, Personnel Development Branch (PDB) of the Department of Education (DOE) has implemented the Alternative Route to Licensure in Special Education (ARLISE) Program.

The Alternative Route to Licensure in Special Education Program is designed to provide the essential skills and knowledge needed to effectively teach Hawaii's students with disabilities.

Hired individuals will complete requirements while employed in a contracted special education teaching position with the Department of Education. The program candidate completes seminar, online classes and/or university course work as well as field experiences.

Upon successful completion of the program, candidates are recommended to the Hawai‘i Teacher Standards Board for licensure. Licensure is granted upon fulfilling the PRAXIS Exam requirements.

For additional information about the Teacher Certification Program, you may attend one of the following informational meetings:

O`AHU

Informational meetings for O`ahu will be held at the O`ahu Office, Dole Cannery Office Building, Suite 435 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., on the following dates:

Thursday, October 11, 2007
Wednesday, October 24, 2007

If you are interested in attending an O`ahu meeting, please call (808)587-5580 and ask to sign up for a Teacher Certification informational meeting.

HILO

All meetings will be held from 3:30p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the Hilo District Annex.

Dates to be announced.

If you are interested in attending an informational meeting, please contact Nan Hiraoka at 933-0620