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Therapeutic & Alternative Boarding Schools In Hawaii
If you are struggling with a troubled teen, then you have probably considered an alternative or therapeutic boarding school. There are many factors to consider when choosing a facility for your teen and the wealth of information out there can be stressful and bewildering. If you don’t know where to start, rest assured that you have come to the right place. Help Your Teen Now is a parent advocacy group designed to help families access the trustworthy resources they need to make an informed decision about a facility. We have an experienced staff and we have helped hundreds of families just like yours. Our free services can put you on the path to healing your family. Call us today to get started.
Hawaii Regulatory Laws
Accreditation for private schools in Hawaii is optional, however, a school can choose to become accredited through an agency that meets the requirements established by the Hawaii Council of Private Schools. All private schools in Hawaii must register with the Hawaii Department of Consumer Affairs. Although licensing is optional, it is strongly recommended by the state. Memorandum of Understanding The Hawaii Council of Private Schools, HDOE, Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS), pursuant to Hawaii Sessions Law, ACT 188.
The organization through which a private school is licensed sets the requirements of teacher certification. Those licensed by the HAIS require that “the administration, faculty, and staff shall be qualified for their position and responsibilities by education and/or experience. While it is the responsibility of the head of the school to determine the school’s needs and the qualifications needed in personnel, regular teachers, not working exclusively under the direct supervision of another faculty member, shall be expected to have at least a baccalaureate degree from an established college or university, or a professional certificate from a national or state teacher certification agency, or some other means of indicating the talents and/or skills (such as technological, foreign language competency) for their position. In general, there should be a preference for faculty with degrees from established colleges or universities.” Hawaii Council of Private Schools, Standards and Procedures for the Approval of Hawaii Private Schools, 1996.
Schools licensed by the Hawaii Council of Public Schools are required to include reading, writing, speech, mathematics, social studies, science, art, music, health and physical education in their educational curriculum. Hawaii Council of Private Schools, Standards and Procedures for the Approval of Hawaii Private Schools, 1996. In order to attend a private school, students must present a report of health including, a physical examination and proof of a tuberculosis examination. HRS §11-157-6.1
Private schools in Hawaii are required to maintain reasonable health and safety standards as set down by the Hawaii Council of Private Schools. Additionally, all employees hired after July 1, 2000 must pass a criminal record check in order to work in close proximity with the children. HRS §302-C1
Reference: http://www2.ed.gov/admins/comm/choice/regprivschl/regprivschl.pdf
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Hawaii Regulatory Laws
Accreditation for private schools in Hawaii is optional, however, a school can choose to become accredited through an agency that meets the requirements established by the Hawaii Council of Private Schools. All private schools in Hawaii must register with the Hawaii Department of Consumer Affairs. Although licensing is optional, it is strongly recommended by the state. Memorandum of Understanding The Hawaii Council of Private Schools, HDOE, Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS), pursuant to Hawaii Sessions Law, ACT 188.
The organization through which a private school is licensed sets the requirements of teacher certification. Those licensed by the HAIS require that “the administration, faculty, and staff shall be qualified for their position and responsibilities by education and/or experience. While it is the responsibility of the head of the school to determine the school’s needs and the qualifications needed in personnel, regular teachers, not working exclusively under the direct supervision of another faculty member, shall be expected to have at least a baccalaureate degree from an established college or university, or a professional certificate from a national or state teacher certification agency, or some other means of indicating the talents and/or skills (such as technological, foreign language competency) for their position. In general, there should be a preference for faculty with degrees from established colleges or universities.” Hawaii Council of Private Schools, Standards and Procedures for the Approval of Hawaii Private Schools, 1996.
Schools licensed by the Hawaii Council of Public Schools are required to include reading, writing, speech, mathematics, social studies, science, art, music, health and physical education in their educational curriculum. Hawaii Council of Private Schools, Standards and Procedures for the Approval of Hawaii Private Schools, 1996. In order to attend a private school, students must present a report of health including, a physical examination and proof of a tuberculosis examination. HRS §11-157-6.1
Private schools in Hawaii are required to maintain reasonable health and safety standards as set down by the Hawaii Council of Private Schools. Additionally, all employees hired after July 1, 2000 must pass a criminal record check in order to work in close proximity with the children. HRS §302-C1
Reference: http://www2.ed.gov/admins/comm/choice/regprivschl/regprivschl.pdf
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Statistics for At-Risk Hawaii Teens
ADD/ADHD
- 5.8%
5.8 percent of children in Hawaii, aged 3–17 years have been diagnosed with ADHD. (National Survey of Children’s Health, 2016–2019).
TEEN PREGNANCY
- 13%
The teen pregnancy rate for adolescents aged 15 to 19 in Hawaii is 13 per 1,000 females in this age group, according to the World Population Review.
https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/teen-pregnancy-rates-by-state
TEEN SUICIDE
- 11.7%
Hawaii ranks 23rd with a suicide rate of 11.7 deaths per 100,000 adolescents aged 15 to 19, according to data from the CDC WONDER Multiple Cause of Death Files (2020–2022).
https://www.americashealthrankings.org/explore/measures/teen_suicide/HI
DRUG USE
- 7.36%
In 2020, approximately 788,000 teenagers aged 12 to 17 nationwide met the criteria for Illicit Drug Use Disorder (IDUD). In Hawaii, about 7.36% of adolescents in this age group reported using illicit drugs, according to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics.
ALCOHOL USE
- 6.31%
Approximately 6.31% of teens in Hawaii suffer from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). (National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, 2020).
TEEN VAPING
- 30.6%
Hawaii ranks 7th among all states, with 30.6% of high school teens reported to have used vapes. (Drug Watch, 2024).
TEEN PORNOGRAPHY
- 57%
The porn industry experienced a 12.6% annual revenue increase from 2018 to 2023. Adolescent exposure to pornography has steadily risen, with the age of first exposure becoming increasingly younger. 57% of young adults ages 18-25 use porn monthly or more often.
TEEN BULLYING
- 46%
According to Pew Research Center, 46% of U.S. teens aged 13 to 17 have experienced at least one of six types of cyberbullying behaviors. (Pew Research Center, 2022).
https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2022/12/15/teens-and-cyberbullying-2022/
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