Why HSTA believes in professional development
Hawaii State Teachers Association teachers are deeply committed to every student’s success. We want all students to achieve their full potential as individuals and become productive citizens who make positive contributions to society.
We believe that educators provide the stable, nurturing, inspiring environment that makes it possible to teach each student and provide individual attention to each student’s learning needs. To this end, we work to ensure that every student has a qualified, caring educator.
We believe that we must change the way educators are recruited, trained, evaluated, supported, and held accountable. We believe we must raise the bar for what it means to be a quality educator by focusing on preparing new educators for the classroom, attracting and retaining educators, providing continuous, high quality professional development for all educators, and promoting effective teachers and quality educators.
We believe that HSTA is one key to achieving these core areas of professional excellence. Through expanding your learning opportunities, you will ensure that all students in Hawaii’s public schools have the benefit of qualified, caring, committed educators throughout their school years.
How do I set up my account?
You need to create an HSTA PD account to register for courses and save your transcripts.
Step 1: Do you have an HSTA Membership?
No – Please use the Join HSTA button to register
Yes – Move to step 2
Step 2: Do you have an account on the HSTA PD Website?
No – Please create a PD Account
Yes – Sign up for a course
HSTA PD Member Benefits
High Quality
HSTA members have access to professional development courses across Hawaii. These opportunities include face-to-face, online and hybrid course offerings.
Low Cost
As a benefit of membership, HSTA course fees continue to remain extremely competitive.
Social
HSTA’s professional development courses are a great way for educators to network with one another and share ideas.