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Official LDAH Hawai'i Certification Program

Become a Certified
IEP Advocate
for Hawai'i Families

Go through our Bronze, Silver, and Gold tiers to obtain certification and gain the knowledge and confidence to navigate IEPs, assessments, and special education law β€” and support families across Hawai'i and the Pacific.

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25,000+ Hawai'i Families
58+ Years of Service
Expert-Led Curriculum
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25,000+
Families Supported
58+
Years of Service
200+
Workshops Yearly
6
Pacific Regions
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How It Works
Your Path to Certification
1
Get Started
Start with our Bronze level and work your way up to gain experience toward certification.
2
Complete Your Courses
Work through expert-led modules on IEPs, assessments, advocacy, and IDEA law at your own pace.
3
Earn Your Certificate
Pass your final, Gold level assessment and receive your official LDAH certification credential.
Certification learning
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3 Levels
Bronze Β· Silver Β· Gold
Certification Tiers
Start Your Certification Journey

Each tier builds on the last, taking you from foundational knowledge to full leadership certification.

Bronze certification
πŸ₯‰ Bronze
Foundations Certification
Build your knowledge of special education basics, disability categories, and parent rights under IDEA.
  • βœ“ What is Special Education?
  • βœ“ Your Rights as a Parent Under IDEA
  • βœ“ Disability Categories Under IDEA
  • βœ“ Child Find- Understanding The Evaluation Process
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Silver certification
πŸ₯ˆ Silver
Advocate Certification
Develop hands-on advocacy skills for IEP meetings, educational planning, and reading evaluation reports.
  • βœ“ IEP Participation Skills
  • βœ“ Reading Educational Reports
  • βœ“ Advocacy Strategies
  • βœ“ Educational Planning
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Gold certification
πŸ₯‡ Gold
Leadership Certification
Master advanced leadership advocacy, mentorship skills, and community support across Hawai'i and the Pacific.
  • βœ“ Leadership Advocacy
  • βœ“ Community Mentorship
  • βœ“ Pacific Islands Outreach
  • βœ“ Full Certification Credential
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Why LDAH
Built for Hawai'i.
Trusted for over 50 years.

LDAH has been Hawai'i's go-to resource for families navigating special education for over three decades. Our certification program is built on that same foundation of trust, expertise, and aloha.

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Expert-Led Training
Learn from Hawai'i's leading special education professionals.
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IEP Focused
Every course built around real IEP processes and law.
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Locally Grounded
Tailored to Hawai'i DOE and Pacific Island communities.
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Recognized Credential
A credential that shows your commitment to advocacy.
LDAH families and advocates
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58+
Years Serving Hawai'i
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Testimonials
What Families Are Saying
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"Example: This certification gave me the confidence to walk into my son's IEP meeting and actually understand what was being said β€” and advocate for what he needs."
MK
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Bronze Certified Β· O'ahu
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"Example: The Silver certification completely changed how I read my daughter's evaluation reports. I finally feel like an equal partner in her education."
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Silver Certified Β· Maui
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"Example: I completed all three levels and now help other parents in our community. LDAH gave me the tools to make a real difference for keiki here."
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Gold Certified Β· Hilo
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Your Family Deserves
a Certified Advocate

Join thousands of Hawai'i families who have gained the knowledge and confidence to champion their child's educational rights.

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