Hawaii Online Courses provides standards-based, online classes for Hawaii's students. Students enrolled in any HIDOE public school (which includes charter schools) can take these supplemental online courses in addition to their regular classes. This program serves to support the objectives of the HIDOE’s Strategic Plan which includes:

• All DOE students demonstrate they are on a path toward success in college, career, and citizenship.

• The DOE has a high-performing culture where employees have the training, support, and professional development to contribute effectively to student success.

• The system and culture of the DOE work to effectively organize financial, human, and community resources in support of student success.

Hawaii Online Courses was created from a United States Department of Education Technology Innovation Challenge Grant. Classes are part of a supplemental program offered by the Hawaii State Department of Education.