{"data":{"id":"us-hi/haw.-rev.-stat.-302a-709","jurisdiction":"us-hi","citation":"Haw. Rev. Stat. § 302A-709","heading":"Computer science teacher development programs.","body":"(a) The department may enter into a contract or agreement with one or more entities to develop and implement computer science teacher development programs; provided that an entity shall be:\n\n(1) An educational agency, including a charter educational agency, or a consortia of educational agencies in the State;\n\n(2) An institution of higher education located in the State; or\n\n(3) A nationally recognized provider of effective computer science professional development.\n\n(b) An entity that intends to enter into a contract or agreement with the department pursuant to this section shall first submit a proposal to the department that, at minimum, shall address how the entity plans to:\n\n(1) Instruct teachers with varying levels of knowledge and experience in computer science;\n\n(2) Provide teachers with experience in hands-on, inquiry-based practices;\n\n(3) Utilize effective practices for professional development;\n\n(4) Emphasize the conceptual foundations of computer science;\n\n(5) Instruct teachers how to effectively teach students in computer science, including students from demographic groups that are historically underrepresented in computer science careers;\n\n(6) Adapt its instruction to accommodate the particular needs of teachers in different schools and districts; and\n\n(7) Meet other requirements established by the department.","path":["HI Code","Division 1","Title 18","Chapter 302A"],"source_url":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol05_Ch0261-0319/HRS0302A/HRS_0302A-0709.htm","current_through":"2026-08-14","vintage":"open-us-law v2026.08, retrieved 2026-09-14","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T18:32:11Z","sha256":"dc99dc7f6c3384b216914ab71f1c7f7246ec84fb14474a68a9f6bc6c51349e8e","source_id":"us-hi","stale":false,"prev":"us-hi/haw.-rev.-stat.-302a-708","next":"us-hi/haw.-rev.-stat.-302a-802"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}