Hawaii Multi-Tiered System Of Support

The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) strives to provide an integrated system of care for all students so they may benefit from their education and thrive as productive citizens of Hawaii. The Department supports our students holistically by developing academic achievement, physical health, and social-emotional wellbeing through Hawaii’s Multi-Tiered System of Support (HMTSS). Schools are designed to give students the best opportunity to achieve their potential through an engaging education that features both academic and non-academic support.

As set forth in the HIDOE vision statement, it is HIDOE’s kuleana (responsibility) to nurture and grow Hawai‘i’s keiki (children) in such a way that they become educated, healthy, and joyful lifelong learners who contribute positively to our community and global society.  With a thoughtful approach to school design and the incorporation of Nā Hopena A‘o  (HĀ) outcomes as our guide, the HIDOE seeks to create schools whose climate and culture encourage students to explore and develop their strengths, as well as address and overcome their challenges.  

These outcomes manifest themselves in our students as standards-based academic achievement, socially well-adjusted behavior, social and emotional wellness, and physical health. HIDOE designs its classrooms, schools, and systems to give students the best opportunity to achieve these outcomes through an engaging educational program that features both academic and non-academic supports. 

School administrators and staff work in partnership with students, families, and their school communities toward achieving success for all students.