What's Being Discussed

The Hawaiʻi Teacher Standards Board (HTSB) Teacher Education Committee is holding a public meeting on September 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The meeting will take place both in person at 650 Iwilei Road, Suite 158, Honolulu (Dole Cannery), and virtually via Zoom.

• Welcoming new committee members
• Approving minutes from the April 24, 2026 meeting
• Discussing a proposal called NBI 25-32 Revised, which would establish a new committee dedicated to strengthening the process used to review teacher education programs

The program review process refers to how the Board evaluates college and university programs that train future teachers in Hawaiʻi.

Decisions Expected

• A vote to approve the April 2026 meeting minutes
• A potential vote or discussion on NBI 25-32 Revised — a proposal to create a dedicated committee that would work on improving how teacher preparation programs are reviewed and evaluated

Who Should Pay Attention

• College and university educators who run teacher preparation programs in Hawaiʻi
• Current and future teachers interested in licensing and credentialing standards
• Parents and community members who care about teacher quality in Hawaiʻi public schools
• Anyone interested in education policy and how the state ensures teachers are well prepared

Public testimony is welcome. You may submit written comments by email to htsb@hawaii.gov or testify live via Zoom. Each speaker is given up to five minutes.