If you have a child with special needs, there are schools and educational programs in Hawaii that you should know about for children with disabilities, emotional/behavioral problems, and specific learning … Read More
How to Get a Hawaiian Drivers Licence If you have an unexpired driver’s license from another U.S. state, Canada, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, or the … Read More
Part 1: Overview Types Of Providers In Hawaii, there are 3 types of child care providers that are defined and regulated by state laws: A license-exempt provider (like a relative, … Read More
Part 1: Overview Part 2: Statewide Programs There are hundreds of child care programs to choose from in Hawaii, and many are unique, stand-alone facilities. But there are some larger … Read More
Part 1: Overview Part 2: Statewide Programs Part 3: Nannies, Au Pairs & Babysitters Some families in Hawaii prefer to have their children cared for in their own home — … Read More
Part 1: Overview Part 2: Statewide Programs Part 3: Nannies, Au Pairs & Babysitters Part 4: School Age Programs Kindergarten Eligibility Hawaii is one of 12 states in the U.S. … Read More
Although Hawaii is one of 12 states in the U.S. that doesn’t offer state-funded preschool for all of its children, it does fund: Special-education preschool for children ages 3-5 with … Read More
NOTE: If you’re interested in finding a private school for a child age 15 months-6 years, I recommend also reading my post Preschools In Hawaii. In 2009, average test scores … Read More
Hawaii is the only state in U.S. that has just one school district (Department of Education) that governs all public schools in the state. Hawaii’s Department of Education also sets … Read More
Parents in Hawaii choose to homeschool their children for a variety of reasons: religious beliefs, dissatisfaction with the quality of public education, having a child with special learning needs, etc. … Read More
When it comes to post-secondary education in Hawaii, there are surprisingly many options for a relatively small U.S. state. Public post-secondary schools include the Hawaii Department of Education adult community … Read More
Hawaii (and in particular, Honolulu) is teeming with English-language instruction schools. Many (but not all) cater to foreign nationals who want to live in Hawaii on an F-1 student visa, … Read More
