Teacher License Renewal: Core Values for License Renewal

The Board adopted a set of core values to guide the development of its license renewal procedure:

Renewal is important because:

It ensures that a teacher maintains the knowledge, skill, and dispositions necessary to teach effectively;

It acknowledges teaching professionals who actively seek opportunities to grow professionally.

It acknowledges teaching professionals who maintain current knowledge in issues and trends in education;

It assures every child with a caring, competent and qualified teacher;

It ensures that the teacher continues to meet the Hawaii Teacher Performance Standards;

It provides continued public accountability and confidence in teachers. "Elements of License Renewal Procedure.