Hawaii requires licensed childcare staff to complete 16 hours per year of continuing education as a condition of state licensing. Program Management training counts toward these requirements — topics such as program administration, supervision, and leadership are recognized qualifying categories under the Hawaii DHS continuing education requirements. brightwheel Professional Development is accepted in Hawaii and offers IACET‑accredited Program Management courses that staff can complete on demand, with all completions tracked automatically in brightwheel.
| Annual CE hours (teachers) | 16 hours per training year |
| Training period | Annual |
| Program Management maps to | program administration, supervision, and leadership |
| Regulatory authority | Hawaii DHS |
| brightwheel approved in Hawaii | ✓ Yes — accepted for Hawaii CE requirements |
| Training records | ✓ Tracked automatically in brightwheel dashboard |
| Program Management courses in Hawaii | View brightwheel courses |
About Program Management (CDA V)
Program Management — CDA Competency Area V — covers the administrative, supervisory, and operational skills needed to run a compliant, well‑organized early childhood program. It is particularly relevant for directors, assistant directors, and lead teachers stepping into leadership roles.
High‑quality early childhood programs require intentional management of people, policies, and processes. Educators who develop Program Management skills build the systems that allow programs to pass licensing inspections, retain staff, and deliver consistent quality for the children and families they serve.
Hawaii Program Management training requirements
Hawaii childcare staff must complete 16 hours of annual continuing education as a condition of maintaining a license from the Hawaii DHS. Program Management training counts toward these hours — program administration, supervision, and leadership are recognized qualifying CE topics. brightwheel Professional Development is accepted in Hawaii and offers IACET‑accredited courses aligned with the Program Management competency area.
Staff complete brightwheel’s Program Management courses on demand — each course is 1 hour, self‑paced, and includes an assessment with a certificate of completion. All completions are recorded automatically in the brightwheel administrator dashboard, making compliance documentation straightforward for Hawaii licensing audits.
What Program Management training covers
brightwheel’s Program Management courses cover the knowledge and skills early childhood educators need to support children in this competency area. Topics include:
Hawaii QRIS Pilot and Program Management
Hawaii does not currently operate an active statewide QRIS. Instead, it runs a limited QRIS Pilot launched in February 2012, covering licensed Family Child Care Homes, Group Child Centers, and Infant & Toddler Centers. The 3‑tier pilot is administered by the University of Hawaii Center on the Family and funded jointly by the Hawaii Department of Human Services and the Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation. Professional development in CDA competency areas supports quality tier advancement within the pilot. brightwheel’s IACET‑accredited courses align with the training and competency standards recognized by the Hawaii QRIS Pilot.
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Meet Hawaii Program Management training requirements with brightwheel
Brightwheel offers IACET‑accredited Program Management courses accepted in Hawaii — with automatic tracking built in.
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Accreditation: Brightwheel is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.