How do you submit documentation to prove you are SIQ complete?
Posted: May 20, 2025
Many Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association members are planning to finish up coursework this coming summer so they can be eligible to submit credits toward reclassification for Class VIII. As a result, members have asked for clarification about what is required to show proof of obtaining Sheltered Instruction Qualification (SIQ). We spoke with the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education and can provide the following information.
Q: What is the current process for submitting documentation to prove a teacher is “SIQ complete,” and how can a teacher confirm their SIQ status?
A: Teachers who have not yet completed SIQ must submit the SIQ cover sheet to the Educator Quality (EQ) Section. Once reviewed, EQ will notify the teacher of their SIQ status. Teachers can also check their status by logging into the eHQ System and clicking the “Teacher Status Report” tab.
Additional details and the link to the cover sheet can be found here.
See HSTAʻs Know Your Rights Class VIII reclassification flyer here. (password protected)
Q: Once a teacher completes SIQ and their eHR account is updated, do they need to attach proof of SIQ when submitting a reclassification request?
A: No. Teachers do not need to attach separate proof of SIQ to their reclassification request. The reclassification staff will independently verify whether the teacher has fulfilled the SIQ requirement via eHR.
Q: Do public charter school teachers face any special requirements when it comes to SIQ or Class VIII reclassification?
A: Generally, no. Charter schools that purchase HIDOE services or have HIDOE-funded positions follow the same reclassification process as Department-employed teachers. However, charter schools that do not use HIDOE services are responsible for administering their own Class VIII reclassification process. Teachers at those schools should contact their school administration for specific procedures.