NAC: CHAPTER 391 - EDUCATIONAL PERSONNEL

[Rev. 9/23/2008 9:37:37 AM]

CHAPTER 391 - EDUCATIONAL PERSONNEL

GENERAL PROVISIONS GOVERNING LICENSURE

391.010 Definitions.

391.013 Determination of “full state certification” for purposes of federal No Child Left Behind Act.

391.015 Location of state offices; acquisition of forms for licensure.

391.020 Validity of license not retroactively affected by amendment of regulations.

391.022 Assignment of unique identification number to each license.

391.025 Responsibility for licensure; endorsements; substitution for certain requirements for experience.

391.028 Licensure of person who teaches program of education transmitted from another state through electronic medium.

391.030 Qualification to become licensed employee of school district: Courses or examination in certain subjects required; exemption.

391.036 Tests of competency required for initial license; exemptions; failure to comply; administration of tests.

391.040 Determination of qualifications of applicant.

391.042 Initial license requiring student teaching experience: Conditions for substitution of teaching experience.

391.045 Application for license or endorsement: Required documentation; fee; applicability of academic credits.

391.050 Transcripts.

391.052 Criteria for approval of standards for licensing teachers of another state; credit for previous teaching service.

391.0535 Denial of license to certain persons licensed or certified in another state.

391.054 Licensure of person licensed or certified in another state.

391.0545 Licensure of person who holds National Board Certificate.

391.055 Provisional 1-year licensure of person who holds renewable license issued in this State.

391.056 Provisional nonrenewable licensure: Qualifications; period of validity; addition of endorsements; restrictions.

391.0565 Provisional nonrenewable licensure: Removal of provisions.

391.0568 Provisional licensure pending receipt of reports on criminal history of applicant.

391.057 Conditional licensure: Categories; qualifications; validity; requirements following issuance.

391.058 Conditional licensure: Prerequisites to employment of person; assistance, guidance, training, orientation and evaluation of person; cooperation with Commission and Department.

391.0583 Special qualifications licensure; duties of employing school district or private school.

391.0585 Alternate special qualifications licensure.

391.059 Testing or assessment of teacher assigned to program of bilingual education; maintenance of records; annual report.

391.060 Expiration of licenses and endorsements.

391.063 Voluntary surrender and reinstatement of license or endorsement.

391.065 Renewal of licenses: Educational and professional requirements.

391.070 Renewal of licenses: General requirements; delay of expiration date by Superintendent of Public Instruction.

391.075 Renewal of license: Credits and courses.

391.077 Extension of time prescribed for renewal of license or for validity of provisional license; time for filing request for extension; period of validity.

391.080 Approval of providers of continuing education.

391.082 Approval of courses completed by applicant at regionally accredited institution.

391.083 Limitation on employment of person who holds license to teach and certain special endorsements.

391.085 Emergency relief from regulations.

SPECIAL LICENSES AND ENDORSEMENTS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

391.087 Requirements for teaching in program of instruction for prekindergarten pupils; exception.

391.088 Qualifications for teaching pupils from birth through kindergarten.

391.089 Qualifications for teaching pupils from birth through second grade.

SPECIAL LICENSES FOR CERTAIN GRADES

391.0895 Qualifications for teaching pupils in grades 5 through 9.

ELEMENTARY LICENSES AND ENDORSEMENTS

391.090 Authority conferred by license.

391.095 Qualifications for license: Generally; physical education elementary license.

391.098 Endorsements.

391.100 Professional license as elementary teacher.

391.105 Conditional license of elementary teacher not renewable.

LICENSES TO TEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL OR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION

391.111 Qualifications for license; requirements and recognized subjects for endorsement.

391.113 Endorsement for recognized field of teaching.

SECONDARY LICENSES AND ENDORSEMENTS

391.120 Qualifications for license.

391.125 Endorsement for recognized field of teaching.

391.130 Major and minor fields.

391.1301 Comprehensive majors and minors.

391.13015 Major or minor in art.

391.1302 Major or minor in biological science.

391.13025 Major or minor in business.

391.1303 Major or minor in English.

391.1304 Major or minor in general science.

391.13043 Major or minor in mathematics.

391.13045 Major or minor in instrumental music.

391.13046 Major or minor in instrumental and vocal music.

391.13047 Major or minor in vocal music.

391.13048 Major or minor in physical education.

391.1305 Major or minor in physical science.

391.1306 Major or minor in social studies.

391.13062 Major or minor in agricultural education.

391.13064 Major or minor in automotive service technology.

391.13065 Endorsement to teach automotive service technology: Qualifications; provisional endorsement; credit toward renewal of license.

391.13066 Major or minor in business education.

391.13068 Major or minor in child care.

391.1307 Major or minor in communications and media.

391.13072 Major or minor in construction technology.

391.13074 Major or minor in drafting and design technology.

391.13076 Major or minor in electronic technology.

391.13078 Major or minor in food service.

391.1308 Major or minor in health occupations.

391.13082 Major or minor in family and consumer sciences.

391.13084 Major or minor in housing and home furnishings.

391.13086 Major or minor in human services.

391.13088 Major or minor in industrial arts.

391.1309 Major or minor in manufacturing technology.

391.13092 Major or minor in marketing education.

391.13094 Major or minor in technology education: Requirements.

391.13096 Major or minor in technology education: Exemption of teachers from requirements.

391.13098 Major or minor in technology education: Application for endorsement without satisfying requirements.

391.131 Single-subject majors and minors.

391.13105 Single-subject major involving music.

391.1312 Restrictions on hours of credit for certain subjects.

391.133 Instructor or coordinator for career and technical education: Qualifications.

391.134 Career and technical education secondary endorsement: Authorized activities of holder.

391.135 Professional secondary license: Qualifications.

391.136 Endorsement in mathematics and science: Conditions for substitution of course work.

EXCEPTIONS

391.146 “Exception” defined.

391.148 Applicability of provisions.

391.150 Submission of lists: List of teachers and teaching assignments; list of teachers teaching outside area of endorsement.

391.152 Request for exception: Submission; form and contents; objection.

391.154 Request for exception: Action by Superintendent of Public Instruction.

391.156 Period of exception; extension of period.

391.158 Limitation on teaching of courses related to area of endorsement.

SPECIAL ENDORSEMENTS

391.160 Administrative endorsements.

391.162 Issuance or renewal of limited endorsement on or after July 1, 2002; duration of limited endorsement in effect on that date.

391.170 Endorsement as professional administrator of school or program.

391.175 Endorsement to act as supervisor of curriculum and instruction.

391.180 Endorsement as school counselor.

391.185 Qualifications for endorsement as school counselor.

391.187 Authorization to serve as school counselor without endorsement.

391.192 Endorsement to teach concepts, skills and basic applications regarding computers.

391.196 Endorsement to teach computer programming or computer science.

391.202 Endorsement to teach computer-based applications.

391.215 Endorsement to teach art.

391.220 Endorsement as professional teacher of art.

391.223 Endorsement to provide audiological services; exception.

391.225 Endorsement to teach drivers’ education.

391.233 Endorsement to teach Great Basin Native American language.

391.235 Endorsement to teach foreign language.

391.237 Endorsements to teach English as second language; endorsement as professional teacher of English as second language.

391.240 Endorsement as professional teacher of foreign language.

391.242 Endorsements to teach program of bilingual education.

391.243 Endorsement to teach American Sign Language.

391.245 Endorsement to teach industrial arts.

391.250 Endorsement as professional teacher of industrial arts.

391.252 Endorsement to teach Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Program.

391.255 Endorsement as school library media specialist.

391.265 Endorsement as professional school library media specialist.

391.270 Endorsement to teach music.

391.275 Endorsement as professional teacher of music.

391.277 Endorsement to teach occupational therapy.

391.279 Endorsement to teach physical therapy.

391.280 Endorsement to teach physical education.

391.282 Endorsement to teach dance education.

391.285 Endorsement to teach reading.

391.290 Endorsement as specialist in teaching reading.

391.305 Endorsement to serve as school nurse.

391.307 Authorization to serve as school nurse without endorsement.

391.310 Endorsement as professional nurse for schools.

391.315 Endorsement to serve as school psychologist: General qualifications; renewal.

391.316 Endorsement to serve as school psychologist: Required areas of study.

391.317 Endorsement to serve as school psychologist: Optional areas of study.

391.318 Endorsement to serve as school psychologist: Requirements for practicum.

391.319 Endorsement to serve as school psychologist: Internship in psychology.

391.320 Endorsement to serve as social worker.

391.325 Endorsement to serve as staff specialist.

391.330 Endorsement as emergency substitute teacher.

391.332 Endorsement as substitute teacher; period for which substitute teacher may be hired.

391.335 Endorsement to teach grades 5 through 9.

391.339 Endorsement to teach mathematics in grades 5 to 8, inclusive.

ENDORSEMENTS FOR TEACHING EXCEPTIONAL PUPILS

391.340 Qualifications for teaching pupils who have hearing impairments.

391.343 Qualifications for teaching pupils who have specific learning disabilities, emotional disturbances or mild to moderate mental retardation.

391.347 Limited endorsement to teach pupils who have specific learning disabilities, emotional disturbances or mild to moderate mental retardation.

391.350 Qualifications for teaching pupils who have serious emotional disturbances and moderate to intense needs for assistance and intervention.

391.356 Qualifications for teaching pupils who have specific learning disabilities and moderate to intense needs for assistance and intervention.

391.360 Qualifications for teaching pupils who have mental retardation and moderate to intense needs for assistance and intervention.

391.363 Qualifications for teaching pupils who have disabilities and who are under 8 years of age.

391.367 Qualifications for teaching adapted physical education to pupils who have disabilities.

391.370 Qualifications for teaching pupils who have speech and language impairments.

391.376 Endorsement as professional teacher of pupils who have disabilities.

391.378 Qualifications for teaching pupils who have autism. [Effective through June 30, 2012.]

391.378 Qualifications for teaching pupils who have autism. [Effective July 1, 2012.]

391.380 Qualifications for teaching pupils who have orthopedic impairments.

391.381 Qualifications for teaching pupils who have health impairments, other than orthopedic, that adversely affect educational performance.

391.383 Qualifications for teaching pupils who have traumatic brain injury.

391.386 Requirement for approval of field experience.

391.390 Qualifications for teaching pupils who have visual impairments.

391.391 Endorsement to teach pupils in program of orientation and mobility.

391.392 Endorsement to teach program of alternative education.

391.393 Limited endorsement to teach core academic subjects exclusively to pupils with disabilities.

391.394 Endorsement to teach in program for gifted and talented pupils.

391.398 Substitute teacher of special education: Application for additional extension of period of hire.

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ENDORSEMENTS

391.400 Types of endorsements.

391.420 Business and industry endorsement: Programs for which endorsement may be issued.

391.425 Business and industry endorsement: Qualifications for receipt and first renewal.

391.430 Business and industry endorsement: Authorized activities of holder.

391.436 Endorsement as substitute teacher of business and industry: Issuance; qualifications for receipt and first renewal; period of hire.

SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE

391.500 Recommendation for suspension or revocation; complaint of failure to comply with contract.

391.503 Failure of holder of license to pay fee imposed by American Arbitration Association for hearing officer.

391.507 Answer; time to submit.

391.509 Modification of limitations of time.

391.513 Hearing: Communication of parties with hearing officer and staff of hearing officer.

391.515 Hearing: Location; notification of time and location.

391.520 Hearing: Purpose; presentation of evidence; recordings and transcripts; responsibility for expenses.

391.525 Hearing: Service of papers; proof of service.

391.530 Hearing: Postponement; failure to appear.

391.535 Hearing: Order of presentation of statements, evidence and arguments.

391.540 Hearing: Depositions of witnesses.

391.545 Hearing: Conduct of participants; rules of evidence; witnesses; affidavits; exhibits; stipulations; briefs.

391.550 Hearing: Continuances.

391.555 Option of holder to appear before Board.

COURSES OF STUDY AND TRAINING FOR LICENSURE OF EDUCATIONAL PERSONNEL

391.556 Adoption by reference of Model Standards for Beginning Teacher Licensing and Development.

391.557 Requirements for application for approval of course; manual.

391.558 Procedure and requirements for review of applications and approval of courses; provisional and final approval; denial, expiration and renewal of approval; review of course; annual reports by school district; fee.

391.560 Annual reports by institution; survey.

EMPLOYMENT AND COMPENSATION OF LICENSED TEACHERS

391.700 Determination of eligibility of licensed teacher for benefit to purchase retirement credit.

391.710 “Licensed teacher” interpreted; satisfaction of requirement for employment of licensed teacher in school designated as demonstrating need for improvement.

PARAPROFESSIONALS

391.750 “Paraprofessional” defined.

391.760 Qualifications; responsibility of school districts and charter schools.

391.770 Alternative assessment: Submission by school district or charter school; approval by Board; passing score.

391.780 Database of paraprofessionals; list of approved assessments.

GENERAL PROVISIONS GOVERNING LICENSURE

NAC 391.010 Definitions. (NRS 385.080, 391.019) As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. “Board” means the State Board of Education.

2. “Commission” means the Commission on Professional Standards in Education.

3. “Department” means the Department of Education.

4. “Endorsement” means a specific area of preparation within a general license that is issued by the Department.

5. “Field experience” means supervised experience working in a placement in which a person:

(a) Works with pupils with disabilities; and

(b) Demonstrates competency in the assessment of such pupils, educational planning, curriculum, methods of instruction, management of the classroom, working with parents and collaborating with other professionals.

6. “Initial license” means an elementary, secondary, provisional or special license, or a license to teach middle school or junior high school education, issued to a teacher or other educational personnel:

(a) For the first time; or

(b) Who held a license that expired or was suspended or revoked by the Board.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.005, eff. 10-23-81]—(NAC A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 10-18-89, eff. 1-21-90; 11-4-91; 11-27-91; 1-24-92; 10-23-92; R094-99, 11-2-99; R005-05, 10-31-2005)

NAC 391.013 Determination of “full state certification” for purposes of federal No Child Left Behind Act. (NRS 391.019) The Commission determines that a person has obtained “full state certification” for purposes of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, 20 U.S.C. § 7801(23), if he satisfies all the requirements for the issuance of a renewable license to teach in this State, regardless of whether he has:

1. Submitted his fingerprints pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 391.033; or

2. Complied with the requirements prescribed by NRS 391.090.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R099-03, 9-24-2003)

NAC 391.015 Location of state offices; acquisition of forms for licensure. (NRS 385.080, 391.019)

1. The state offices where administrative services are provided for persons desiring licensure are located at the:

Department of Education, 700 East Fifth Street, Carson City, Nevada 89701-5096. (Mailing address: 700 East Fifth Street, Carson City, Nevada 89701-5096.)

Department of Education, 1820 East Sahara Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89104-3746. (Mailing address: 1820 East Sahara Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89104-3746.)

2. All forms required for licensure may be obtained from one of those state offices.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.010 subsec. 3, eff. 10-23-81; + § 391.030 subsec. 2, eff. 10-23-81; A 3-26-82]—(NAC A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 11-4-91; R086-97, 1-9-98)

NAC 391.020 Validity of license not retroactively affected by amendment of regulations. (NRS 385.080, 391.019) If the Commission amends its regulations on the licensure of educational personnel, the Commission intends that such an amendment not retroactively affect the validity of any license issued by the Superintendent of Public Instruction before the amendment becomes effective.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.010 subsec. 2, eff. 10-23-81]—(NAC A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 11-4-91)

NAC 391.022 Assignment of unique identification number to each license. (NRS 391.019) Any license issued or renewed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction must be assigned a unique identification number that is not based on the social security number of the licensee.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R114-04, eff. 8-25-2004)

NAC 391.025 Responsibility for licensure; endorsements; substitution for certain requirements for experience. (NRS 385.080, 391.019)

1. Each teacher or other educational employee who is required to hold a license is responsible for securing, maintaining and renewing his license.

2. A license must be endorsed in each field of specialization for which the applicant has applied and is deemed qualified.

3. Three years of verified experience in teaching or in school counseling may be accepted as a substitute for experience as a student teacher or for a school counseling practicum or internship, respectively, if the following conditions are met:

(a) Each public or private school in which the teaching or school counseling experience occurred is licensed by the State or accredited or certified by a regional or national association for private schools;

(b) The applicant held a:

(1) Bachelor’s degree during the period of teaching experience; or

(2) Master’s degree during the period of school counseling experience,

Ê from an accredited college or university;

(c) The area of endorsement, degree level and grade level of the license being applied for are consistent with the teaching or school counseling experience submitted by the applicant;

(d) The teaching or school counseling experience is verified by the school or agency of employment;

(e) The applicant was eligible for reemployment in the school or agency in which the teaching or school counseling experience occurred; and

(f) For each year of experience, the teaching or school counseling experience was at the appropriate grade level in a full-time capacity.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.020 subsecs. 1-3, eff. 10-23-81; A 3-26-82]—(NAC A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 11-4-91; 7-7-94; 2-24-95; 3-1-96)

NAC 391.028 Licensure of person who teaches program of education transmitted from another state through electronic medium. (NRS 391.019) If a program of education transmitted through an electronic medium is broadcast in another state to pupils in kindergarten through 12th grade who reside in this State, and the pupil and teacher are able to communicate with each other through the medium, each teacher employed to present the program must:

1. Hold a license from the state where the broadcast originates for the level of education at which the program is offered;

2. Hold an endorsement from the state where the broadcast originates for any area of study covered in the program; and

3. Have satisfied the requirements of NAC 391.036 or its equivalent in that state.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 7-23-92)

NAC 391.030 Qualification to become licensed employee of school district: Courses or examination in certain subjects required; exemption. (NRS 385.080, 391.019, 391.021, 391.032)

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, as a qualification for becoming a licensed employee of a school district, a person must:

(a) Complete courses covering:

(1) Title 34 of NRS;

(2) The Constitution of the State of Nevada; and

(3) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of subsection 4 of NAC 391.425, the Constitution of the United States; or

(b) Hold a license which is not renewable and allows him 3 years to:

(1) Take courses on those subjects from an accredited university or college; or

(2) Pass an examination developed by the Department in those subjects, by achieving the passing score set by the Commission.

2. A person is exempt from the requirements of subparagraph (3) of paragraph (a) of subsection 1 if he submits to the Department evidence that he holds a license to teach which was issued by another state and has more than 3 years of experience in teaching, administrating or providing other educational functions, or any combination thereof, on a full-time basis at any grade level in prekindergarten through grade 12.

3. The staff of the Department or representatives appointed by the Department will administer an examination in the subjects set forth in subsection 1 in November and May in each school year.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.010 subsec. 4, eff. 10-23-81]—(NAC A 10-26-83; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 9-11-89; 11-4-91; 10-23-92; 1-10-96; R092-97, 1-14-98; R210-01, 3-27-2002; R026-07, 10-31-2007)

NAC 391.036 Tests of competency required for initial license; exemptions; failure to comply; administration of tests. (NRS 391.019, 391.021, 391.032)

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, subparagraph (8) of paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 391.019, NAC 391.0545, subsection 2 of NAC 391.0585, paragraph (b) of subsection 3 of NAC 391.233, paragraph (b) of subsection 6 of NAC 391.330, subsection 5 of NAC 391.363, paragraph (b) of subsection 4 of NAC 391.425 and subsection 7 of NAC 391.436, an applicant who applies for an initial license must pass a competency test that has been approved by the Commission, at the level of competence specified by the Commission, in:

(a) Basic reading, writing and mathematics;

(b) The principles and methods of teaching; and

(c) The subject matter of the initial area of endorsement on the license or the area of endorsement necessary for the applicant’s area of assignment.

2. The Superintendent of Public Instruction may exempt an applicant from any of the tests required by subsection 1 if the applicant:

(a) Submits to the Department evidence that he:

(1) Has retired from teaching in this State;

(2) Held a special license, a license to teach elementary or secondary education, or a license to teach middle school or junior high school education, which:

(I) Has expired within the 3 years immediately preceding the date on which his application was submitted;

(II) Was free from any conditions that the applicant pass a competency test; and

(III) Authorized the applicant to teach in the same grade level and subject area for which he is applying to receive an initial license;

(3) Was required, for the issuance of his expired license, to complete courses of study and experience which are substantially equivalent to the courses of study and experience required for the issuance of an initial license; and

(4) Otherwise satisfies the requirements for the issuance of an initial license; or

(b) Submits to the Department evidence that he has passed, as part of a teacher education program approved by a state and offered through a regionally accredited college or university, competency examinations equivalent to those required of the applicant by subsection 1.

3. An applicant is exempt from the requirement to pass a competency test in basic reading, writing and mathematics if he submits to the Department:

(a) Official documentation which indicates that he passed, at the level of competency specified by the Commission:

(1) The “Pre-Professional Skills Tests” in reading, mathematics and writing, prepared and administered by the Educational Testing Service; or

(2) The “California Basic Educational Skills Test,” prepared and administered by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing;

(b) Evidence that he holds a license to teach that was issued by another state and has completed 3 years of full-time teaching within the immediately preceding 5 years in the subject area for which he is applying to receive an initial license in this State;

(1) Holds a license to teach which was issued by another state;

(2) Has at least 1 year of experience in teaching, administrating or providing other educational functions, or any combination thereof, on a full-time basis at any grade level in prekindergarten through grade 12; and

(3) Has passed, at the level of competency required for licensure by the state in which his license was issued:

(I) The “Pre-Professional Skills Tests” in reading, mathematics and writing, prepared and administered by the Educational Testing Service;

(II) An equivalent examination in basic reading, mathematics and writing, prepared and administered by National Evaluation Systems, Inc.; or

(III) An equivalent examination in basic reading, mathematics and writing, prepared and administered by the state in which his license was issued;

(d) Evidence that he has received a master’s or more advanced degree from a regionally accredited college or university, the receipt of which required the passage of the “Graduate Record Examinations,” prepared and administered by the Educational Testing Service, or its equivalent;

(e) An official transcript which indicates that he achieved at least a 3.0 grade-point average in his undergraduate studies and evidence that he has taken the “Graduate Record Examinations,” prepared and administered by the Educational Testing Service, and received a score of:

(1) At least 420 on the verbal portion of the examination;

(2) At least 460 on the quantitative portion of the examination; and

(3) At least 430 on the analytical portion of the examination or at least 3.5 on the analytical writing portion of the examination, as applicable; or

(f) Evidence that:

(1) He did not pass, at the level of competency specified by the Commission, the “Pre-Professional Skills Tests” in reading, mathematics and writing, prepared and administered by the Educational Testing Service; and

(2) After not passing the test described in subparagraph (1), he began and completed, with a grade of B or better, a course of study in a subject area approved by the Commission or the Director of Licensure for the Department.

4. An applicant is exempt from the requirement to pass a competency test in the principles and methods of teaching if he:

(a) Submits to the Department official documentation which indicates that he passed, at the level of competency specified by the Commission, the “Professional Knowledge Test,” prepared and administered by the Educational Testing Service;

(b) Submits to the Department evidence that he holds a license that was issued by another state and has completed 3 years of full-time teaching within the immediately preceding 5 years in the subject area for which he is applying to receive an initial license in this State;

(1) Holds a license to teach which was issued by another state;

(3) Has passed, at the level of competency required for licensure by the state in which his license was issued:

(I) The “Professional Knowledge Test,” prepared and administered by the Educational Testing Service;

(II) An equivalent examination prepared and administered by National Evaluation Systems, Inc.; or

(III) An equivalent examination prepared and administered by the state in which his license was issued;

(d) Is applying for a license with an endorsement in an area for which training in the principles and methods of teaching is not required;

(e) Is applying for an elementary endorsement and submits to the Department evidence that he passed, at the level of competency specified by the Commission, the “Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Test” and the “Elementary Education: Content Area Exercises Test,” both prepared and administered by the Educational Testing Service; or

(f) Is applying for a special license to teach pupils from birth through kindergarten pursuant to NAC 391.088.

5. An applicant is exempt from the requirement to pass a competency test in the subject matter of endorsement if he:

(a) Submits to the Department official documentation which indicates that he previously passed, at the level of competency specified by the Commission, the competency test in that subject matter;

(b) Is applying for an initial license with an endorsement in an area for which no competency tests have been approved by the Commission;

(c) Is applying for an endorsement to teach pupils who have speech and language impairments and submits to the Department official documentation which indicates that he has received a certificate of clinical competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association;

(d) Is applying for an endorsement in family and consumer sciences and submits to the Department official documentation which indicates that he satisfactorily completed the “National Family and Consumer Sciences Certification Examination,” prepared and administered by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences; or

(e) Submits to the Department evidence that he:

(1) Holds a license to teach which was issued by another state;

(3) Has passed, at the level of competency required for licensure by the state in which his license was issued:

(I) A competency test in the subject matter of endorsement that was prepared and administered by the Educational Testing Service or National Evaluation Systems, Inc.; or

(II) An equivalent examination prepared and administered by the state in which his license was issued.

6. If a competency test in a subject matter has been reviewed by the Commission for less than 1 year but is not yet approved, an applicant must take the test, but is not required to pass the test at a level of competence specified by the Commission.

7. An applicant who fails to comply with the provisions of this section may not apply for a renewable license.

8. The tests required by subsection 1 will be administered three times each year at locations and times established by the Commission.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 9-11-89; A 11-22-91; 10-23-92; 12-15-94; 1-11-96; 12-13-96; R092-97, 1-14-98; R089-99, 10-25-99; R120-99, 3-13-2000; R210-01, 3-27-2002; R058-03, 8-29-2003; R005-05 & R038-05, 10-31-2005; R183-05, 12-29-2005; R223-05, 2-23-2006; R069-06, 6-1-2006; R026-07, 10-31-2007; R037-08, 6-17-2008)

NAC 391.040 Determination of qualifications of applicant. (NRS 385.080, 391.019) The Department will:

1. Develop a test to determine the qualifications of an applicant for a license; and

2. In determining whether an applicant is qualified for licensure, evaluate his official transcripts from accredited colleges or universities or consider proof that he has earned a degree through a degree program approved by the National Council of Accreditation of Teacher Education.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.020 subsecs. 5, 7 & 11, eff. 10-23-81; A 3-26-82]—(NAC A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 11-4-91; 10-23-92; 1-24-96)

NAC 391.042 Initial license requiring student teaching experience: Conditions for substitution of teaching experience. (NRS 391.019, 391.032) An applicant for an initial license for which student teaching experience is required may substitute in place of such experience:

1. Three years of teaching experience if:

(a) Each public or private school in which the teaching experience occurred was licensed by the state or accredited or certified by a regional or national association for private schools;

(b) For each year of teaching experience, the applicant taught at the appropriate grade level in a full-time capacity;

(d) The applicant was eligible for reemployment in the school district or school in which the teaching experience occurred;

(e) The area of endorsement, degree level and grade level of the license being applied for are consistent with the teaching experience completed by the applicant; and

(f) The teaching experience completed by the applicant is verified by the superintendent of the school district or the principal of the school in which the experience occurred.

2. A paid or unpaid supervised internship if:

(a) The internship was taken as part of a course of study at a regionally accredited college or university;

(b) The applicant earned a number of semester hours of credit for completing the internship that is equivalent to the number of semester hours of student teaching required for the license; and

3. A license or certificate to teach that was issued by another state if:

(a) Student teaching was required as a condition of obtaining the license or certificate; and

(b) The applicant fulfilled that requirement.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 3-27-92; A 3-1-96; R094-99, 11-2-99)

NAC 391.045 Application for license or endorsement: Required documentation; fee; applicability of academic credits. (NRS 385.080, 391.019, 391.040)

1. An applicant for the initial issuance of a license as a teacher or other educational employee must submit with his application:

(a) His official transcripts;

(b) Evidence that he has successfully completed:

(1) At least 3 semester hours of credit in a course of study regarding education or curricular adaptation for pupils with disabilities; or

(2) An in-service or continuing education course regarding education or curricular adaptation for pupils with disabilities that is approved by the Department; and

(c) Except as otherwise provided in NAC 391.0565, a fee of $110, plus the amount charged by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Nevada Highway Patrol Division of the Department of Public Safety for their reports on the applicant’s fingerprints. The fee does not include the cost of any examination required by NAC 391.036.

2. If the applicant is not eligible for licensure, the fee will not be returned. The applicant must pay another fee if he applies again.

3. An applicant for an endorsement to an existing license or for an additional license must submit with his application:

(a) Current official transcripts; and

(b) A fee of $50.

4. The academic credits required to obtain initial licensing or an endorsement to an existing license are not satisfiable by the completion of courses offered by a provider of continuing education, but those courses may be used for the renewal of a license.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.030 subsec. 1, eff. 10-23-81; A 3-26-82]—(NAC A 10-15-82; 11-19-85; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 9-11-89, 10-18-89, eff. 1-21-90; 4-18-90, eff. 9-4-90; R087-97 & R092-97, 1-14-98; R087-97, 1-14-98, eff. 10-17-98; R094-99, 11-2-99; R059-03, 8-29-2003, eff. 10-1-2003; R015-04, 5-7-2004; R068-06, 6-1-2006)

NAC 391.050 Transcripts. (NRS 385.080, 391.019)

1. Transcripts must be evaluated in terms of semester hours. A quarter hour equals two-thirds of a semester hour.

2. Transcripts become a part of the applicant’s file when a license is issued and will not be returned.

3. Transcripts must have an original, official seal of the college or university and the signature of the registrar.

4. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a transcript from a foreign country must be evaluated for the type of degree received by the teacher and level of course work taken by the teacher. Such evaluation must be based on a translation of the transcript from an agent of the Department who is approved by the Department to perform such a translation. A transcript from a Canadian college or university must be evaluated pursuant to this subsection only if the transcript is in a language other than English.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.020 subsecs. 8 & 9, eff. 10-23-81; A 3-26-82]—(NAC A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 11-4-91; R068-00, 6-20-2000)

NAC 391.052 Criteria for approval of standards for licensing teachers of another state; credit for previous teaching service. (NRS 391.019, 391.160)

1. The Commission will approve the standards for licensing teachers of another state for the purposes of subsection 6 of NRS 391.160 if:

(a) The state in which the teacher earned the previous teaching service is a signatory with this State on the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification Interstate Contract; or

(b) The Department has determined that the state in which the teacher earned the previous teaching service has standards for licensing a teacher that are similar to the standards for licensing a teacher in this State.

2. The Commission will not give credit to a teacher pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 391.160 for previous teaching service earned in a program of homeschooling.

3. As used in this section, “previous teaching service” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 391.160.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R198-99, 1-24-2000, eff. 7-1-2000)

NAC 391.0535 Denial of license to certain persons licensed or certified in another state. (NRS 391.019, 391.032) The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall not issue a license pursuant to this chapter to a person who holds a license or certificate to teach issued by another state that is suspended, revoked or otherwise restricted pursuant to a disciplinary action in the other state.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R030-01, eff. 10-22-2001)

NAC 391.054 Licensure of person licensed or certified in another state. (NRS 391.019, 391.032)

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the Superintendent of Public Instruction may issue a license with a special education endorsement to a person who is licensed and endorsed to teach special education in any other state and may issue a license with any other endorsement to a person who is licensed or certified in a state that has entered into an interstate certification contract with the State of Nevada through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification if:

(a) The applicant holds a license or certificate issued by the other state;

(b) The applicant holds a bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association and has completed any postbaccalaureate studies required in this State for the issuance of a license;

(1) A temporary permit, an emergency, alternative or conditional license or a credential to teach multiple subjects;

(2) A license or certificate for which completion of a bachelor’s or higher degree is unnecessary;

(3) A license or certificate for which completion of professional education course work through a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association is unnecessary; or

(4) A letter or other form of authorization from another state or a county, city, school district or department of education in another state which entitles the person to teach in the same capacity as a licensed teacher on a temporary basis;

(d) The grade levels and subject areas covered by the license or certificate issued by the other state are the same as the grade levels and subject areas for which the applicant is seeking licensure in this State; and

(e) The applicant, if he is an applicant for a license with an endorsement in a subject other than special education, has satisfactorily taught in the other state, in an assignment similar to the assignment for which licensure is sought in this State, during at least 3 out of the 5 years immediately preceding the application for licensure in Nevada.

2. If the applicant has not complied with the requirements of NAC 391.030 or 391.036 at the time he applies for a license pursuant to this section, the Superintendent of Public Instruction may only issue a provisional license to the applicant. The provisional license is not renewable.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 1-11-96; A by R092-97, 1-14-98)

NAC 391.0545 Licensure of person who holds National Board Certificate. (NRS 391.019, 391.032)

1. The Superintendent of Public Instruction may issue a license and any endorsement to a person who holds a National Board Certificate issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards if:

(a) The person holds a license or certificate from another state; and

(b) The grade levels and subject areas for which the license or certificate issued by that state are the same as the grade levels and subjects areas for which the person requests a license in this State.

2. A person issued a license pursuant to this section is not required to comply with the provisions of NAC 391.036.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R089-99, eff. 10-25-99)

NAC 391.055 Provisional 1-year licensure of person who holds renewable license issued in this State. (NRS 385.080, 391.019, 391.032)

1. The Superintendent of Public Instruction may issue a provisional 1-year license or endorsement to a person who holds a renewable license issued in this State if he otherwise meets the requirements for licensure, but:

(a) Has a deficiency in credits of 6 semester hours or less;

(b) Is a teacher, licensed and practicing in this State, applying for an additional license, other than for the teaching of pupils with disabilities, outside his grade level of experience as a student teacher; or

(c) Lacks confirmation from a college that he has completed a school counseling practicum or internship if applying for a school counseling endorsement, but:

(1) Has completed all the required course work for the school counseling endorsement;

(2) Has completed 200 hours of the practicum or internship through a regionally accredited college or university, to include a minimum of 100 hours in a school setting at the time of application for licensure; and

(3) Is currently and continuously enrolled in a regionally accredited college or university school counseling practicum or internship program.

2. The board of trustees of the public school or the operator of the private licensed school that is to employ the holder of a provisional 1-year license, who is a teacher, licensed and practicing in this State, but who lacks student teaching experience at the proper grade level, must agree in writing:

(a) To specify the process to be used for evaluating the holder of the provisional license during the 1-year period.

(b) To submit documentation to the Superintendent of Public Instruction indicating whether the holder of the provisional license is eligible for reemployment at the conclusion of the first year of teaching.

3. If the holder of a provisional license, who is a teacher, licensed and practicing in this State, but who lacks student teaching experience at the proper grade level, is rated as eligible for reemployment by his employer, and all other requirements for the additional license or endorsement have been met, the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall mail a letter of notification to the holder of the license indicating that the requirement for student teaching has been fulfilled. Experience as a teacher’s aide, teacher’s assistant, unlicensed instructor of pupils in a Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program or substitute teacher does not meet the requirement for teaching experience or student teaching.

4. Any credits earned by the holder of a provisional license or endorsement to qualify for an elementary, secondary or special license, or a license to teach middle school or junior high school education, will not be counted as credits required to renew the elementary, secondary or special license, or the license to teach middle school or junior high school education.

5. If holding an elementary, secondary or special license, or a license to teach middle school or junior high school education, is a prerequisite to qualifying for a particular provisional endorsement, any credits earned by the holder of the applicable license to qualify for that provisional endorsement may be counted toward:

(a) Removal of the provision under which the provisional endorsement was issued; and

(b) Renewal of the applicable license.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.020 subsec. 4, eff. 10-23-81; A 3-26-82]—(NAC A 3-2-84; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 9-1-89; 9-11-89; 8-17-90; 11-22-91; 10-23-92; 10-14-93; 2-24-95; 1-11-96; 3-1-96; 6-19-96; 12-13-96; R092-97, 1-14-98; R056-98, 12-18-98; R005-05, 10-31-2005)

NAC 391.056 Provisional nonrenewable licensure: Qualifications; period of validity; addition of endorsements; restrictions. (NRS 391.019, 391.032)

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, the Superintendent of Public Instruction may issue a provisional nonrenewable license to an applicant applying for a license pursuant to NAC 391.045 if he otherwise meets the requirements for a license pursuant to NAC 391.045, but:

(a) Has a deficiency in credits of 6 semester hours or less for all areas of licensure or endorsement, unless the provision is for an endorsement as a substitute teacher;

(b) Has not completed the courses or passed the examination required by NAC 391.030 and is not exempt from the requirements of that section;

(c) Lacks confirmation from a college that he has student teaching experience if he is applying for a teaching license, or that he has completed a school counseling practicum or internship if he is applying for a school counseling endorsement, but:

(1) Has completed all necessary course-work requirements for the school counseling endorsement;

(2) Has completed 200 hours of the practicum or internship through a regionally accredited college or university, including, without limitation, a minimum of 100 hours in a school setting at the time of his application for licensure; and

(3) Is currently and continuously enrolled in a regionally accredited college or university school counseling practicum or internship program;

(d) Has not passed the tests required by NAC 391.036 and is not exempt from taking such tests; or

(e) Has not completed the course required by paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NAC 391.045.

2. A license issued pursuant to this section becomes invalid 3 years after the date on which the license is issued.

3. The holder of a license issued pursuant to this section may add endorsements with provisions to the license during the first year in which the license is valid. Endorsements without provisions may be added to the license at any time during the period in which the license is valid. If an endorsement is added to the license, the endorsement does not affect the date on which the license becomes invalid.

4. The Superintendent of Public Instruction may not issue a provisional nonrenewable license pursuant to paragraph (a), (c) or (d) of subsection 1 on or after July 1, 2010, to a person who is applying for:

(a) An elementary license pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NAC 391.095;

(b) A special teaching license in music, art or special education; or

(1) Art.

(2) Biological science.

(3) Chemistry.

(4) English.

(5) French.

(6) General science.

(7) History.

(8) Mathematics.

(9) Music.

(10) Physical science.

(11) Reading.

(12) Social studies.

(13) Spanish.

(14) Speech and drama.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R087-97, eff. 1-14-98; A by R087-97, 1-14-98, eff. 10-17-98; R210-01, 3-27-2002; R099-03, 9-24-2003; R057-03, 10-21-2003; R015-04, 5-7-2004; R003-05 & R006-05, 10-31-2005; R187-07, 4-17-2008)

NAC 391.0565 Provisional nonrenewable licensure: Removal of provisions. (NRS 391.019, 391.032, 391.040)

1. The holder of a provisional nonrenewable license issued pursuant to NAC 391.056 must remove all the provisions under which the license was issued before he may apply for a license pursuant to NAC 391.045. An application for a license issued pursuant to NAC 391.045 may be made at any time after the removal of all of the provisions under which the provisional nonrenewable license was issued.

2. The holder of a provisional nonrenewable license for which all of the provisions have not been removed on the date on which the license expires may apply as a new applicant for a license pursuant to NAC 391.045 as soon as the provisions under which the expired provisional nonrenewable license was issued have been removed.

3. If an application is made for a license pursuant to NAC 391.045 by the holder of a provisional nonrenewable license before the provisional nonrenewable license expires, the applicant must pay an application fee of $80.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R087-97, eff. 1-14-98; A by R094-99, 11-2-99)

NAC 391.0568 Provisional licensure pending receipt of reports on criminal history of applicant. (NRS 391.019, 391.032, 391.033)

1. A provisional license issued pursuant to NRS 391.033 pending receipt of the reports of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History is valid for a period not to exceed 120 days. The provisional license of an applicant is automatically revoked if the Superintendent of Public Instruction denies the application for a license. If an application for a license is denied and the applicant possesses such a provisional license, the notice of denial to the applicant must include a statement notifying the applicant that his provisional license is automatically revoked.

2. Before issuance of a provisional license pursuant to NRS 391.033, the applicant must submit a written statement to the Superintendent of Public Instruction indicating that he understands the conditions set forth in this section.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R004-05, eff. 10-31-2005)

NAC 391.057 Conditional licensure: Categories; qualifications; validity; requirements following issuance. (NRS 391.019, 391.021, 391.032)

1. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall issue a conditional license to teach elementary education, a conditional license to teach pupils in a program of early childhood education, a conditional license to teach secondary education or a conditional license to teach pupils in prekindergarten through grade 12 in a category described in subsection 9 to a person who submits an application which is accompanied by proof satisfactory to the Superintendent of Public Instruction that the applicant:

(a) Holds a bachelor’s degree from a postsecondary institution that is regionally accredited; and

(b) Passed the competency test in basic reading, writing and mathematics that is required by NAC 391.036 or is eligible for an exemption from that test.

2. In addition to the requirements of subsection 1, an applicant for a conditional license:

(a) To teach elementary education must:

(1) If the conditional license is issued before July 1, 2007, and he will teach pupils who are enrolled in a program of bilingual education, first pass the examination required by subsection 1 of NAC 391.242, if an examination is available.

(2) If the conditional license is issued on or after July 1, 2007, have earned at least 9 semester hours of credit in pedagogically related courses that are acceptable for elementary education licensure from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution.

(b) To teach secondary education must:

(1) Have declared a major in the applicant’s desired area of licensure; or

(2) Pass a competency test which has been approved by the Commission in the subject matter of the area for which the applicant will be employed to teach or provide to the Department proof that he is eligible for an exemption from that test and, if the license is issued on or after July 1, 2007, have earned at least 3 semester hours of credit in pedagogically related courses that are acceptable for secondary education licensure from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution.

(c) To teach pupils in a program of early childhood education must have earned at least 9 semester hours of credit in pedagogically related courses that are acceptable for early childhood education licensure from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution.

(d) To teach pupils in prekindergarten through grade 12 in a category described in subsection 9 must have earned at least 9 semester hours of credit in pedagogically related courses that are acceptable for special education licensure from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution.

3. A conditional license to teach elementary education, to teach a program of early childhood education, to teach secondary education or to teach pupils in prekindergarten through grade 12 in a category described in subsection 9:

(a) Authorizes the holder of the license to teach in a county school district, a charter school or a private school that is licensed pursuant to chapter 394 of NRS, if the school district, charter school or private school has received the approval of the Department to hire the holder of the license pursuant to NAC 391.058;

(b) Becomes valid on the date on which the holder of the license is employed by a school district, charter school or private school pursuant to NAC 391.058;

(d) Is not renewable.

4. A person who holds a conditional license to teach elementary education shall provide to the school district, charter school or private school with whom he is employed proof that he has completed:

(a) Within 1 year after he begins employment, at least 6 semester hours of credit which is required for the issuance of an initial license to teach elementary education, excluding any credit that he has received for student teaching; and

(b) Within 2 years after he begins employment, at least 6 additional semester hours of credit which is required for the issuance of an initial license to teach elementary education, excluding any credit that he has received for student teaching.

5. A person who holds a conditional license to teach secondary education shall provide to the school district, charter school or private school with whom he is employed proof that he has completed:

(a) Within 1 year after he begins employment, at least 6 semester hours of credit which is required for the issuance of an initial license to teach secondary education, excluding any credit that he has received for student teaching; and

(b) Within 2 years after he begins employment, at least 6 additional semester hours of credit which is required for the issuance of an initial license to teach secondary education, excluding any credit that he has received for student teaching.

6. A person who holds a conditional license to teach pupils in prekindergarten through grade 12 in a category described in subsection 9 shall provide to the school district, charter school or private school with whom he is employed proof that he has completed:

(a) Within 1 year after he begins employment, at least 6 semester hours of credit, excluding any credit earned for student teaching, which is required for the issuance of an initial license to teach pupils in prekindergarten through grade 12 in a category described in subsection 9; and

(b) Within 2 years after he begins employment, at least 12 additional semester hours of credit, excluding any credit earned for student teaching, which is required for the issuance of an initial license to teach pupils in prekindergarten through grade 12 in a category described in subsection 9.

7. A person who holds a conditional license to teach a program of early childhood education shall provide to the school district, charter school or private school with whom he is employed proof that he has completed:

(a) Within 1 year after he begins employment, at least 6 semester hours of credit which is required for the issuance of an initial license to teach a program of early childhood education, excluding any credit he has received for student teaching; and

(b) Within 2 years after he begins employment, at least 9 additional semester hours of credit which is required for the issuance of an initial license to teach a program of early childhood education, excluding any credit he has received for student teaching.

8. A person who holds a conditional license must complete the requirements for the issuance of an initial license to teach elementary education, to teach a program of early childhood education, to teach secondary education or to teach pupils in prekindergarten through grade 12 in a category described in subsection 9 within the 3 years that his conditional license is valid. If the school district, charter school or private school submits to the Department copies of at least five evaluations issued pursuant to NRS 391.3125 which indicate that his performance has been satisfactory and verification of 3 years of his teaching experience under contract with the school district, charter school or private school in the appropriate area, the holder of the conditional license is not required to complete the 8 semester hours of supervised teaching required for the issuance of an initial license and the Department shall reduce the number of hours that he is required to complete for the issuance of an initial license accordingly.

9. The categories for which the Superintendent of Public Instruction may issue a conditional license to teach pupils in prekindergarten through grade 12 are:

(a) Hearing impairments;

(b) Specific learning disabilities, emotional disturbances or mild to moderate mental retardation;

(d) Specific learning disabilities and moderate to intense needs for assistance and intervention;

(e) Mental retardation and moderate to intense needs for assistance and intervention;

(f) Pupils who have disabilities and who are under 8 years of age;

(g) Adapted physical education to pupils who have disabilities;

(h) Speech and language impairments;

(i) Autism;

(j) Orthopedic impairments;

(k) Health impairments, other than orthopedic, that adversely affect educational performance;

(l) Traumatic brain injury; or

(m) Visual impairments.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 12-13-96, eff. 1-1-97; A by R089-99, 10-25-99; R150-99, 1-26-2000; R063-01, 10-22-2001; R015-04, 5-7-2004; R016-04, 8-25-2004; R070-06, 9-18-2006)

NAC 391.058 Conditional licensure: Prerequisites to employment of person; assistance, guidance, training, orientation and evaluation of person; cooperation with Commission and Department. (NRS 391.019, 391.032)

1. A school district, a charter school or a private school that is licensed pursuant to chapter 394 of NRS must apply to the Department before it employs a person who holds a conditional license that was issued pursuant to NAC 391.057. The application must be in writing and include:

(a) Proof that the school district, charter school or private school has advertised in good faith its desire to fill a vacancy in the position of, as applicable, an unconditionally licensed teacher to teach elementary education, an unconditionally licensed teacher to teach pupils in a program of early childhood education, an unconditionally licensed teacher to teach secondary education in the subject area and at the grade level in which there is a vacancy or an unconditionally licensed teacher to teach pupils in prekindergarten through grade 12 in a category described in subsection 9 of NAC 391.057;

(b) An affidavit stating that despite the required advertisement the school district, charter school or private school was not successful in hiring, as applicable, an unconditionally licensed teacher to teach elementary education, an unconditionally licensed teacher to teach pupils in a program of early childhood education, an unconditionally licensed teacher to teach secondary education in the subject area and at the grade level in which there is a vacancy or an unconditionally licensed teacher to teach pupils in prekindergarten through grade 12 in a category described in subsection 9 of NAC 391.057; and

(c) A written assurance that the school district, charter school or private school will, if required by statute or regulation, continue its efforts to hire unconditionally licensed educational personnel.

2. A superintendent of a school district, an administrator of a charter school or an administrator of a private school shall assign an unconditionally licensed teacher to provide assistance, guidance and training to each person it hires to teach elementary education, to teach pupils in a program of early childhood education or to teach secondary education pursuant to this section. Each such person who is hired:

(a) Shall, within 1 year after he begins employment, complete a total of 120 hours of training and orientation under the supervision of the unconditionally licensed teacher who has been assigned to assist him pursuant to this subsection.

(b) May begin teaching after completion of the first 80 hours of the required 120 hours of training and orientation.

3. A superintendent of a school district, an administrator of a charter school or an administrator of a private school shall assign a postprobationary teacher who is unconditionally licensed pursuant to NAC 391.343 to provide assistance, guidance and training to each person the school district, charter school or private school hires to teach pupils in prekindergarten through grade 12 in a category described in subsection 9 of NAC 391.057. Each such person who is hired:

(b) May begin teaching after completion of the first 80 hours of the required 120 hours of training and orientation.

Ê The teacher who is assigned to the conditionally licensed teacher pursuant to this subsection must be present at each meeting concerning an individual education plan that the conditionally licensed teacher is required to attend.

4. A school district, charter school or private school shall, in consultation with a postsecondary institution which is regionally accredited and which offers courses of study and training for the education of teachers, develop a plan for each person that it hires pursuant to this section which includes:

(a) Provisions for the evaluation of the person;

(b) A description of the courses of study and training that the person is required to complete within the 3 years that his conditional license is valid;

(c) A written assessment plan for the course of study and training, as described in paragraph (k) of subsection 1 of NAC 391.557; and

(d) Any other training that the school district, charter school or private school considers necessary.

5. Each school district, charter school or private school which employs a person pursuant to this section shall cooperate with the Commission and the Department in the evaluation of the effectiveness of this section and NAC 391.057.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 12-13-96, eff. 1-1-97; A by R089-99, 10-25-99; R150-99, 1-26-2000; R023-00, 6-20-2000, eff. 7-1-2000; R016-04, 8-25-2004; R070-06, 9-18-2006)

NAC 391.0583 Special qualifications licensure; duties of employing school district or private school. (NRS 391.019)

1. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall issue a special qualifications license to teach to a person who submits an application which is accompanied by proof satisfactory to the Superintendent that the applicant satisfies the requirements of subparagraph (7) of paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 391.019.

2. The Department shall develop and maintain a list of acceptable professional licensing boards for purposes of subparagraph (8) of paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 391.019.

3. A special qualifications license must contain an endorsement for the subject area and grade level for which the licensee may teach that is based upon:

(a) The field of study of the master’s degree or doctoral degree held by the licensee; and

(b) The relevant work experience of the licensee.

Ê The endorsement placed on a special qualifications license authorizes the licensee to teach only at the grade level and in the subject area designated on the license.

4. The subject areas for which an endorsement to the special qualifications license may be issued are:

(a) English, including, without limitation, reading, composition and writing.

(b) Mathematics.

(d) Social studies, including, without limitation, history, geography, economics and government.

(e) Arts and humanities, including, without limitation, music, theater and visual arts.

(f) Computer education and technology.

(g) Health.

(h) Physical education, including, without limitation, dance.

(i) Foreign language.

(j) Career and technical education.

5. If a school district or a private school that is licensed pursuant to chapter 394 of NRS employs a person who holds a special qualifications license, the school district or private school shall:

(a) Provide the holder of the special qualifications license at least 120 hours of training and orientation before he begins teaching.

(b) Assign a teacher who is unconditionally licensed to provide assistance, guidance and training to the holder of the special qualifications license during the initial 3 years of employment as a teacher with a special qualifications license.

(c) Assist the holder of the special qualifications license in the development of an individualized plan for professional development to be carried out during the initial 3 years of teaching with a special qualifications license.

6. A special qualifications license is valid for 3 years and may be renewed by showing evidence of professional growth in the area of endorsement during the term of the special qualifications license.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R183-05, eff. 12-29-2005)

NAC 391.0585 Alternate special qualifications licensure. (NRS 391.019, 391.021)

1. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall issue an alternate special qualifications license to teach to a person who submits an application which is accompanied by proof satisfactory to the Superintendent that the applicant satisfies the requirements of subparagraph (10) of paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 391.019. If the applicant does not submit proof that he completed a program of student teaching or mentoring, a provision must be placed on the alternate special qualifications license issued to the applicant requiring him to participate in a mentoring program for the first year of his employment as a teacher with a Nevada school district or charter school.

2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, an applicant for an alternate special qualifications license shall, in addition to the requirements of subsection 1, pass each test required by NAC 391.036 for the field of study in which the applicant will provide instruction. An applicant is exempt from each examination required pursuant to this subsection if the applicant has successfully passed the test or its equivalent in another state.

3. An alternate special qualifications license issued by the Superintendent of Public Instruction pursuant to this section must endorse the licensee to teach at the grade level and in a subject area related to the teaching experience of the licensee. The endorsement authorizes the holder to teach only in the grade level and subject area designated on the license.

4. An alternate special qualifications license is valid for 3 years. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, an alternate special qualifications license may be renewed if the holder earns 6 semester hours of credit or the equivalent during the term of the license. If the license is issued on a specialist’s or doctor’s degree of a National Board Certification, the license may be renewed if the holder shows evidence of professional growth in the area of endorsement during the term of the license.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R183-05, eff. 12-29-2005)

NAC 391.059 Testing or assessment of teacher assigned to program of bilingual education; maintenance of records; annual report. (NRS 391.019)

1. A school district which has a program of bilingual education shall select or develop, and administer, an appropriate test or other means of assessment to ascertain that the language proficiency of each teacher assigned to teach pupils enrolled in a program of bilingual education in the school district is sufficient to provide instruction to those pupils in a language other than English.

2. Passage of a test or other means of assessment administered by a school district pursuant to this section does not exempt a teacher from any other requirement of title 34 of NRS and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto relating to licensure, endorsements or other required qualifications.

3. A school district that has a program of bilingual education shall:

(a) Maintain records of the testing or assessment conducted pursuant to this section of teachers assigned to teach pupils enrolled in a program of bilingual education in the school district; and

(b) Annually report to the Department the results of that testing or assessment conducted during the previous year.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R101-00, 1-22-2001)

NAC 391.060 Expiration of licenses and endorsements. (NRS 385.080, 391.019, 391.032)

1. Upon application, the Department will issue a license for the specified number of years to a person with:

(a) A bachelor’s degree or less, for 5 years.

(b) A master’s degree and 3 years of verified teaching experience, for 6 years.

(d) A doctoral degree and 3 years of verified teaching experience, for 10 years.

(e) A National Board Certification issued by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, for 10 years. If the National Board Certificate expires less than 10 years after the date of application, the license is valid for the period of the certificate.

Ê A license specified in this subsection is renewable.

2. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NAC 391.057, a license expires on the holder’s date of birth in the year of expiration.

3. A provisional license that is renewable becomes invalid on the date of expiration of the provision. If the holder of such a license provides evidence to the Department of his completion of the course work required to satisfy the provision, the Department will remove the provision and the license remains valid until the date of expiration of the license.

4. An endorsement becomes invalid on the date that the license to which it is attached expires.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.020 subsecs. 6 & 10, eff. 10-23-81; A 3-26-82]—(NAC A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 11-4-91; 1-11-96; 12-13-96, eff. 1-1-97; R092-97, 1-14-98; R089-99, 10-25-99)

NAC 391.063 Voluntary surrender and reinstatement of license or endorsement. (NRS 391.019)

1. A person may voluntarily surrender his license or endorsement by submitting a notarized statement of surrender to the Department.

2. A person who has voluntarily surrendered his license or endorsement and wishes to reinstate it must reapply for the license or endorsement by following the procedures and meeting all requirements as if he were applying for a new license or endorsement.

3. A fee will be charged for the issuance of the new license pursuant to NRS 391.040.

4. The voluntary surrender of a license or the failure to renew a license does not preclude the Board from hearing a complaint for disciplinary action made against the licensee.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 10-23-92)

NAC 391.065 Renewal of licenses: Educational and professional requirements. (NRS 385.080, 391.019) The educational prerequisites for renewal of a license are as follows:

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a license that is renewable may be renewed if its holder earns 6 semester hours of credit or the equivalent during the term of the license.

2. The holder of a license issued on a specialist’s or doctor’s degree or a National Board Certification must show evidence of professional growth in the area of endorsement during the term of the license.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.050, eff. 10-23-81]—(NAC A 10-26-83; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 11-4-91; 1-11-96; R089-99, 10-25-99)

NAC 391.070 Renewal of licenses: General requirements; delay of expiration date by Superintendent of Public Instruction. (NRS 385.080, 391.019, 391.040)

1. To renew a license, the holder must submit before it expires:

(a) A request for renewal in the form prescribed by the Department;

(b) Current official transcripts or verification of credits for in-service or continuing education courses; and

2. Renewal may not be requested earlier than 9 months before the expiration date of a license.

3. The Superintendent of Public Instruction may delay the expiration date of a license for not more than 30 days if the licensee has completed the educational prerequisites prescribed in NAC 391.065 and the general prerequisites prescribed in subsection 1 in a timely manner, except:

(a) Submission of the request for renewal or the renewal fee, or both; or

(b) Submission of the current official transcript or verification of credits.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.040 subsecs. 1 & 5, eff. 10-23-81; A 3-26-82]—(NAC A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 4-18-90, eff. 9-4-90; 11-4-91; 12-29-95, eff. 1-1-96; 1-11-96; R094-99, 11-2-99; R015-04, 5-7-2004)

NAC 391.075 Renewal of license: Credits and courses. (NRS 385.080, 391.019)

1. Credits for renewal may be earned by:

(a) Attending a course at, or taking a correspondence course given by, an accredited college or university, attending any state or national conference which has been approved by the Department to offer credit for continuing education or taking an in-service course offered by the Department or a continuing education course offered by a provider who is approved by the Commission if the course or conference:

(1) Is directly related to the person’s current license or will enhance the effectiveness of the person’s teaching;

(2) Is in a subject for which shortages of personnel, as determined by the Board, exist; or

(3) Is part of an approved program leading to an advanced degree;

(b) Engaging in foreign or domestic travel which is directly related to the area of licensure of the person and is approved not less than 30 days before departure by the Department; or

2. One credit will be given for the completion of 15 hours of:

(a) Course work at a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association;

(b) In-service courses offered by the Department; or

(c) Classroom instruction in continuing education or attendance at a conference for which continuing education credits may be earned, if the provider and the course or conference have been approved by the Department at least 15 days before the course or conference commences. Two credits will be given for 6 weeks of travel, 1 credit for 1 month. No credit will be allowed for travel of less than 1 month.

3. A person holding a master’s degree or a more advanced degree may receive not more than 2 credits by conducting a seminar or workshop or by teaching at the college or university level, if the seminar, workshop or course being taught is in the area of licensure of the person.

4. A holder of a special license to teach career and technical education may earn a maximum of 2 credits for 160 or more hours of full-time continuous employment in the career and technical education field in which he teaches and is licensed. The credit for employment must be approved by the Department or a university or college.

5. A person is entitled to receive 6 credits for the completion of the requirements for the National Board Certification upon the submission of a copy of the official assessment scores issued to that person by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. A person is not required to be a holder of a National Board Certification to receive such credits.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.040 subsecs. 2-4, eff. 10-23-81; A 3-26-82]—(NAC A 10-26-83; 2-20-85; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 10-18-89, eff. 1-21-90; 11-4-91; 1-11-96; R089-99, 10-25-99; R021-01, 10-22-2001, eff. 7-1-2002; R026-07, 10-31-2007)

NAC 391.077 Extension of time prescribed for renewal of license or for validity of provisional license; time for filing request for extension; period of validity. (NRS 391.019, 391.023, 391.032)

1. The Superintendent of Public Instruction may extend the time prescribed for renewal of a license or for the validity of a provisional license if:

(a) The licensee provides proof that a course or test required for renewal of his license or removal of the provision under which his provisional license was issued was not available during the time his license was valid.

(b) The licensee provides proof that:

(1) He was issued the provisional license while residing outside of this State; and

(2) The test required for removal of the provision under which his provisional license was issued was not available to the licensee during the time his license was valid because he was residing outside of this State on the date when the test was offered.

(c) The Department’s file relating to the licensee contains adequate documentation that the licensee was misinformed about the requirements necessary to renew his license or remove the provision under which his provisional license was issued.

(d) The licensee took the wrong test or course necessary to renew his license or remove the provision under which his provisional license was issued.

(e) The licensee provides written proof from a representative of a religious denomination, sect or organization that a course or test necessary to renew his license or remove a provision under which his provisional license was issued was offered only during a time which conflicted with the religious beliefs of the licensee.

(f) The unemployment of the licensee or personal medical expenses incurred by the licensee which were not covered under a plan of health insurance caused financial debts in excess of the personal income of the licensee and prevented him from complying with the financial requirements for renewal of the license or removal of the provision under which his provisional license was issued.

(g) The licensee suffered a medical condition which prevented him from satisfying the requirements for renewal of his license or removal of the provision under which his provisional license was issued and he provides written proof:

(1) From a licensed physician that he suffered from such a medical condition, including the duration of the medical condition; and

(2) Of the number of days he worked during the time that his license was valid.

(h) The licensee suffered mental anxiety caused by a physical or mental condition which prevented him from passing the test or course required for renewal of his license or removal of the provision under which his provisional license was issued. The licensee must provide written proof from a licensed physician that he suffered such mental anxiety.

(i) A medical condition or administrative problem prevented the licensee from complying with the requirements for renewal of his license or removal of the provision under which his provisional license was issued and the Superintendent of Public Instruction determines that the medical condition or administrative problem is adequate to justify the extension.

(j) The provisional license of the licensee expires during a school year and the removal of the licensee from his position of employment would have a detrimental effect on the pupils who are taught by him, as determined by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. If an extension is granted pursuant to this paragraph, the extension expires on the last school day of the academic term for which the extension was granted or the time period prescribed in subsection 3, whichever occurs first.

2. A request for an extension pursuant to subsection 1 must be received by the Superintendent of Public Instruction no less than 15 working days before the expiration of the license or provisional license. If such a request is received less than 15 working days before the expiration of the license or provisional license, the licensee is not guaranteed a decision on the request before the license becomes invalid or expires. A request for an extension which is postmarked or received after the date of expiration of the license or provisional license will not be considered by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

3. The Superintendent of Public Instruction may grant an extension for a period of not more than 6 months after the date the extension is granted. In no case may a further extension be granted.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 6-19-96; A by R087-97, 1-14-98; R057-03, 10-21-2003)

NAC 391.080 Approval of providers of continuing education. (NRS 391.019) The Commission will approve a provider of continuing education upon receipt of evidence acceptable to the Commission:

1. That the provider:

(a) Is recognized locally, regionally or nationally as a professional organization that provides courses for continuing education and whose membership is composed primarily of teachers, administrators or other educational personnel; and

(b) Is not a college or university;

2. That a written outline of each course to be offered by the provider will be submitted to the Commission for approval before the course is offered; and

3. That for each course presented the provider will certify to the Commission:

(a) The name of each person who enrolls in the course and completes the required work;

(b) That the topics included by the provider in the written outline which was approved by the Commission were presented during the course;

(d) The attendance record of each person taking the course.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 10-18-89, eff. 1-21-90)

NAC 391.082 Approval of courses completed by applicant at regionally accredited institution. (NRS 385.080, 391.038) Upon request by an applicant for a license, endorsement of a license, renewal of a license or removal of a provision under which a provisional license was issued, the Department will approve a course or courses completed by the applicant at a regionally accredited institution that meets the licensure requirements, whether or not the course or courses are part of a course of study and training approved by the board pursuant to NAC 391.557 and 391.558.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 7-19-96; A by R110-97, 12-10-97)

NAC 391.083 Limitation on employment of person who holds license to teach and certain special endorsements. (NRS 391.019)

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a person who holds a license to teach may be employed by a school district to teach only at the grade level for which he is licensed regardless of whether the person holds an endorsement that is applicable to other grade levels.

2. If a person holds:

(a) An endorsement as a professional administrator of a school or program;

(b) An endorsement as a school library media specialist; or

Ê he may be employed by a school district to perform the duties related to that endorsement at any grade level regardless of the grade level for which he is licensed. A school district shall not employ such a person to teach unless the person holds a license for the appropriate grade level.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R028-00, 5-9-2000, eff. 7-1-2000; A by R021-01, 10-22-2001, eff. 7-1-2007)

NAC 391.085 Emergency relief from regulations. (NRS 391.019, 391.023)

1. Except with regard to matters for which an extension may be granted pursuant to NAC 391.077, in an emergency, a person who has been issued a license or who has applied for a license pursuant to the provisions of this chapter may submit a written request for temporary relief from the regulations of the Commission relating to the licensure of teachers and other educational personnel if he has a medical or administrative reason for requesting such relief.

2. A person who submits such a request must:

(a) Submit the request on a form prescribed by the Department;

(b) Identify the regulation from which he is requesting relief;

(d) Include medical or other documentation which supports his request; and

(e) Submit the request to the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

3. The Superintendent of Public Instruction may grant relief pursuant to this section for a period of not more than 6 months from the date the relief is granted. In no case may the period of relief be extended.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 11-13-90; A 6-19-96)

REVISER’S NOTE.

The regulation of the Commission on Professional Standards in Education filed with the Secretary of State on November 13, 1990, the source of this section, contains the following provision not included in NAC:

“For the purposes of this regulation, any provision in chapter 391 of NAC which refers to the certification of teachers or other educational personnel shall be deemed a regulation of the Commission on Professional Standards in Education relating to the licensure of teachers and other educational personnel.”

SPECIAL LICENSES AND ENDORSEMENTS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

NAC 391.087 Requirements for teaching in program of instruction for prekindergarten pupils; exception. (NRS 391.019)

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person must hold a special license or endorsement issued pursuant to NAC 391.088 or 391.089 before teaching in a program of instruction for prekindergarten pupils conducted by a public school or a private school licensed pursuant to chapter 394 of NRS.

2. The provisions of this section do not apply to a person who:

(a) Holds an elementary license pursuant to the provisions of NAC 391.095;

(b) On July 1, 2002, is employed full-time teaching pupils in such a program; and

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R120-99, 3-13-2000, eff. 7-1-2002)

NAC 391.088 Qualifications for teaching pupils from birth through kindergarten. (NRS 391.019, 391.032) To receive a special license or endorsement to teach pupils from birth through kindergarten, a person must hold a bachelor’s degree or graduate degree from an accredited college or university and must:

1. Have completed a program of preparation to teach such pupils that is approved by the Board;

2. Hold a license to teach such pupils that was issued by another state and approved by the Commission;

3. Hold an elementary license, a secondary license, or a license to teach middle school or junior high school education, that is endorsed with a major in child care, and:

(a) Have experience teaching pupils under 6 years of age that consists of:

(1) Eight semester hours of student teaching;

(2) One year of verifiable experience teaching pupils in a program of early childhood education conducted by a public school, a public agency or a private school that is licensed pursuant to chapter 394 of NRS at the conclusion of which the person was eligible for reemployment; or

(3) An equivalent field experience or practicum conducted by an accredited college or university; and

(b) Have completed at least 12 semester hours of courses in early childhood education, of which:

(1) Six semester hours must consist of courses in any of the following subjects:

(I) Early childhood curriculum;

(II) Emergent language and literacy; or

(III) Play theory and creativity; and

(2) Any additional semester hours must consist of courses in any of the subjects listed in subparagraph (1) or in any of the following subjects:

(I) Child development from birth to 8 years of age;

(II) Diversity in young children;

(III) Introduction to early childhood education;

(IV) Positive discipline and guidance for young children; or

(V) Working with families with young children;

4. If the person holds a bachelor’s degree or graduate degree in child development or early childhood education, have experience teaching pupils under 6 years of age that consists of:

(a) Eight semester hours of student teaching;

(b) One year of verifiable experience teaching pupils in a program of early childhood education conducted by a public school, a public agency or a private school licensed pursuant to chapter 394 of NRS at the conclusion of which the person was eligible for reemployment; or

5. Have completed at least 35 semester hours of courses in early childhood education for children who are developing typically and atypically consisting of:

(a) Six semester hours in child development and learning, with the content of the courses covering diversity in culture, language and ability;

(b) Fifteen semester hours in early childhood curriculum and program implementation, of which:

(1) Six semester hours must be in:

(I) Emergent language and literacy; and

(II) Integrated curriculum; and

(2) Nine semester hours must be in any of the following subjects:

(I) Curriculum for infants and toddlers;

(II) Early childhood classroom management;

(III) Emergent mathematics and science;

(IV) Play theory and creativity;

(V) Positive discipline and guidance for young children; or

(VI) Strategies for working with children with disabilities;

(d) Three semester hours in assessment and evaluation for early childhood education; and

(e) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, 8 semester hours of student teaching involving pupils in at least two different age groups, such as pupils under 3 years of age and pupils from 3 to 5 years of age. At least one of the groups must have included pupils with and without disabilities. In lieu of completing 8 semester hours of student teaching, a person may have 1 year of verifiable experience teaching pupils under 6 years of age in a program of early childhood education conducted by a public school, a public agency or a private school licensed pursuant to chapter 394 of NRS at the conclusion of which the person was eligible for reemployment.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R120-99, eff. 3-13-2000; A by R005-05, 10-31-2005)

NAC 391.089 Qualifications for teaching pupils from birth through second grade. (NRS 391.019, 391.032) To receive a special license or endorsement to teach pupils from birth through the second grade, a person must hold a bachelor’s degree or graduate degree from an accredited college or university and must:

1. Have completed a program of preparation to teach such pupils that is approved by the Board;

2. Hold a license to teach such pupils that was issued by another state and approved by the Commission;

3. Hold an elementary license, a secondary license, or a license to teach middle school or junior high school education, that is endorsed with a major in child care, and:

(a) Have experience teaching pupils under 6 years of age that consists of:

(1) Eight semester hours of student teaching;

(2) One year of verifiable experience teaching pupils in a program of early childhood education conducted by a public school, a public agency or a private school licensed pursuant to chapter 394 of NRS at the conclusion of which the person was eligible for reemployment; or

(3) An equivalent field experience or practicum conducted by an accredited college or university;

(b) Have completed at least 6 semester hours of courses in early childhood education consisting of courses in any of the following subjects:

(1) Early childhood curriculum;

(2) Emergent language and literacy; or

(3) Play theory and creativity; and

(c) Have completed at least 6 additional semester hours of courses in any of the courses described in paragraph (b) or in any of the following subjects:

(1) Child development from birth to 8 years of age;

(2) Diversity in young children;

(3) Introduction to early childhood education;

(4) Positive discipline and guidance for young children; or

(5) Working with families with young children; or

4. Have completed at least 35 semester hours of courses in early childhood education for children who are developing typically and atypically consisting of:

(a) Six semester hours in child development and learning, with the content of the courses covering diversity in culture, language and ability;

(b) Twelve semester hours in early childhood curriculum and program implementation that include at least one course in each of the following subjects:

(1) Language and literacy;

(2) Mathematics and science;

(3) Social studies; and

(4) Strategies for working with children with disabilities;

(c) Three additional semester hours in early childhood curriculum and program implementation consisting of courses in any of the following subjects:

(1) Curriculum for infants and toddlers;

(2) Early childhood classroom management;

(3) Integrated curriculum;

(4) Play theory and creativity;

(5) Positive discipline and guidance for young children; or

(6) Technology;

(d) Three semester hours in family and community relations, including working with families;

(e) Three semester hours in assessment and evaluation for early childhood education; and

(f) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, 8 semester hours of student teaching involving pupils in at least two different age groups, one of which must have included pupils in the first or second grade and one of which must have included pupils of any age from birth through kindergarten. At least one of the groups must have included pupils with and without disabilities. In lieu of completing 8 semester hours of student teaching, a person may have 1 year of verifiable experience teaching pupils under 6 years of age in a program of early childhood education conducted by a public school, a public agency or a private school licensed pursuant to chapter 394 of NRS at the conclusion of which the person was eligible for reemployment.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R120-99, eff. 3-13-2000; A by R005-05, 10-31-2005)

SPECIAL LICENSES FOR CERTAIN GRADES

NAC 391.0895 Qualifications for teaching pupils in grades 5 through 9. (NRS 391.019, 391.032)

1. To receive a special license to teach pupils in grades 5 through 9, an applicant must:

(a) Have completed a program of preparation for teaching pupils in grades 5 through 9 approved by the Board; or

(b) Hold a license or certificate to teach grades 5 through 9 issued by another state if that state is a signatory with the State of Nevada on the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification Interstate Contract.

2. A special license to teach pupils in grades 5 through 9 authorizes the holder to teach pupils enrolled in those grades. Such a license is not required to teach pupils in a middle school or junior high school.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R116-01, eff. 3-27-2002)

ELEMENTARY LICENSES AND ENDORSEMENTS

NAC 391.090 Authority conferred by license. (NRS 385.080, 391.019) An elementary license authorizes the holder to teach all subjects in kindergarten through eighth grade in any:

1. Public school; or

2. Private school licensed in this State.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.060, eff. 10-23-81]—(NAC A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 7-18-88, eff. 12-3-88; 10-18-89; 7-7-94)

NAC 391.095 Qualifications for license: Generally; physical education elementary license. (NRS 385.080, 391.019)

1. To receive an elementary license, a person must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and must have completed:

(a) A program of preparation for teaching in the elementary grades which is approved by the Board; or

(b) Thirty-two semester hours of courses in elementary professional education consisting of:

(1) Eight semester hours in supervised student teaching in kindergarten through eighth grade;

(2) Nine semester hours in methods of teaching elementary subjects, including, but not limited to, mathematics, science and social studies;

(3) Nine semester hours in the teaching of literacy or language arts; and

(4) Six semester hours of professional education course work in any of the following subjects:

(I) Classroom management;

(II) English as a second language;

(III) Technology;

(IV) Evaluation of pupils;

(V) Child development;

(VI) Special education; or

(VII) Social and cultural issues.

2. To receive a license designated as a physical education elementary license, a person must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and must have completed 44 semester hours of courses in professional studies in physical education for kindergarten through eighth grade consisting of:

(a) Eight semester hours in supervised student teaching of physical education for kindergarten through eighth grade;

(b) Fifteen semester hours which includes course work in each of the following areas of study:

(1) Anatomical kinesiology or mechanical kinesiology, or both;

(2) The physiology of exercise;

(3) The psychological or social aspects of physical education, or both;

(4) Motor development; and

(5) Testing and measuring skills and abilities in physical education; and

(1) Adapted physical education;

(2) Methods and techniques of teaching elementary physical education;

(3) Rhythmic activities for pupils in elementary grades;

(4) Movement experiences for pupils in preschool and primary grades;

(5) Movement experiences for pupils in intermediate grades; and

(6) Advanced first aid or an equivalent course.

Ê A physical education elementary license issued in accordance with the requirements of this subsection authorizes the holder of the license to teach only physical education in kindergarten through eighth grade.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.070, eff. 10-23-81]—(NAC A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 7-18-88; 9-13-91; R097-97, 2-26-98, eff. 12-12-98; R003-05, 10-31-2005)

NAC 391.098 Endorsements. (NRS 391.019)

1. To receive an endorsement on an elementary license, a person must complete 12 semester hours of credit within the area of the endorsement, except that:

(a) An endorsement for English requires the completion of 3 semester hours of courses in advanced composition, descriptive grammar and speech.

(b) An endorsement to teach pupils who are enrolled in a program of bilingual education requires the applicant to pass the examination required by subsection 1 of NAC 391.242, if an examination is available.

2. The Board recognizes the following subjects for an endorsement on an elementary license:

(a) Computers and technology relating to the use of computers.

(b) English.

(d) Mathematics.

(e) Literacy.

(f) Science.

(g) Social studies.

(h) Physical education.

(i) Bilingual education.

3. An endorsement on an elementary license is not required to teach in kindergarten through eighth grade. The provisions of this subsection do not prohibit a school district from requiring a specific endorsement on an elementary license as a requirement for employment with that district.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 7-18-88, eff. 12-3-88; A 10-18-89; 9-13-91; 12-13-96, eff. 1-1-97; R097-97, 2-26-98; R120-99, 3-13-2000, eff. 7-1-2002; R025-07 & R027-07, 10-31-2007)

NAC 391.100 Professional license as elementary teacher. (NRS 385.080, 391.019) To receive a professional license as an elementary teacher, a person must:

1. Meet all requirements for an elementary license;

2. Hold a master’s degree in education; and

3. Have 3 years of verified experience as a teacher in kindergarten or any grade through eighth grade in schools approved by the Department.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.080, eff. 10-23-81]—(NAC A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 9-13-91; 11-4-91; R097-97, 2-26-98)

NAC 391.105 Conditional license of elementary teacher not renewable. (NRS 385.080, 391.019, 391.032) A conditional license as an elementary teacher is not renewable. To continue teaching, the holder of the license must complete the requirements for an elementary license within 3 years after the date of issuance of the conditional license.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.090, eff. 10-23-81]—(NAC A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 9-13-91; R097-97, 2-26-98, eff. 12-12-98; R021-01, 10-22-2001, eff. 7-1-2002)

LICENSES TO TEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL OR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION

NAC 391.111 Qualifications for license; requirements and recognized subjects for endorsement. (NRS 391.019)

1. To receive a license to teach middle school or junior high school education, a person must hold a bachelor’s degree or a higher degree from an accredited college or university and have completed:

(a) A program of preparation for teaching middle school or junior high school education which is approved by the Board; or

(b) Twenty-four semester credits of course work in professional education which must include:

(1) Eight semester credits of supervised student teaching in a designated level of middle school or junior high school;

(2) A course in the methods and materials for teaching the major or minor field of specialization at the middle school, junior high school or secondary grade level, or a course in integrated methods at the middle school or junior high school level;

(3) Three semester credits in a course of study regarding education or curricular adaptation for pupils with disabilities or a course of study regarding foundations of education or methods in teaching English language learners;

(4) Six semester credits of course work in at least two of the following areas:

(I) The foundations, history, theory or philosophy of middle school;

(II) The curriculum, pedagogy or assessment for middle school;

(III) Adolescent growth and development;

(IV) The nature and needs of the adolescent, including social, emotional and cultural concerns;

(V) Classroom management strategies;

(VI) School, family and community collaboration; or

(VII) Supervision and evaluation of programs and pupils in a middle school; and

(5) Six semester credits of course work in any of the following subjects:

(I) English as a second language, bilingualism or biculturalism;

(II) Educational technology;

(III) Tests and measurement;

(IV) Educational psychology;

(V) Education of the exceptional child;

(VI) Multicultural education; or

(VII) Educational research.

2. In addition to the requirements set forth in subsection 1, an applicant for a license to teach middle school or junior high school education must have completed 24 semester credits in a major field of endorsement or area of concentration. Subsequent minor fields of endorsement may be added to the license upon verification of 14 semester hours of credit.

3. The following subjects are recognized for an endorsement of a license to teach middle school or junior high school education:

(a) Art;

(b) English language arts;

(c) Foreign language, as specified in subparagraphs (1) to (9), inclusive, of paragraph (m) of subsection 1 of NAC 391.131;

(d) Instrumental and vocal music;

(e) Instrumental music;

(f) Mathematics;

(g) Science;

(h) Social science; and

(i) Vocal music.

4. An endorsement for mathematics requires the completion of three semester credits in a course in college algebra or the concepts of calculus, including, without limitation, an introduction to limits, derivatives and integrals, precalculus or differential calculus.

5. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, a major or minor field of endorsement or area of concentration identified in subsection 3 shall be deemed to be satisfied if the applicant holds a bachelor’s degree or a higher degree with a major, minor or area of concentration identified on the official transcript of record conferred by a regionally accredited college or university.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R005-05, eff. 10-31-2005; A by R027-07, 10-31-2007)

NAC 391.113 Endorsement for recognized field of teaching. (NRS 391.019)

1. A license to teach middle school or junior high school education that is endorsed for a recognized field of teaching authorizes the holder to teach in grades 7, 8 and 9 in a:

(a) Designated middle school; or

(b) Designated junior high school.

2. The endorsement is based upon an applicant’s field of specialization or concentration, commonly designated as his major, minor or area of concentration.

3. Major or minor fields of endorsement or areas of concentration must be in subjects normally taught in middle schools or junior high schools.

4. The Commission will determine the acceptability of any major or minor field for designation in an endorsement.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R005-05, eff. 10-31-2005)

SECONDARY LICENSES AND ENDORSEMENTS

NAC 391.120 Qualifications for license. (NRS 385.080, 391.019) To receive a secondary license, a person must hold a bachelor’s degree and have completed:

1. A program of preparation for teaching in the secondary grades approved by the Board pursuant to NAC 391.557 and 391.558;

2. Courses approved by the Board pursuant to NAC 391.082; or

3. Twenty-two semester hours of courses in professional secondary or career and technical education, as follows:

(a) Eight semester hours of supervised teaching;

(b) A course in the methods and materials of teaching a field of specialization; and

(1) Nine semester hours in professional career and technical education courses, including 3 semester hours in cooperative career and technical education, except for family and consumer sciences, industrial arts and technology education, which require 6 semester hours in professional career and technical education courses; and

(2) Two years of verifiable work experience in areas of endorsement except family and consumer sciences, industrial arts and technology education. One year of supervised paid work experience at a university or other facility approved by the Department fulfills this requirement.

Ê In addition to the requirements listed in this subsection, the person must hold a valid license in the area of career and technical education for which the person is applying for endorsement if a license is required by state law to provide services to the general public.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.130, eff. 10-23-81]—(NAC A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 9-1-89; 11-22-91; A by Bd. of Education, 7-19-96; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R181-97, 3-31-98; R223-05, 2-23-2006; R026-07, 10-31-2007)

NAC 391.125 Endorsement for recognized field of teaching. (NRS 385.080, 391.019)

1. A secondary license which is endorsed for a recognized field of teaching authorizes the holder to teach in:

(a) Departmentalized seventh or eighth grade;

(b) A junior high school;

(d) A senior high school.

2. The endorsement is based upon an applicant’s field of specialization or concentration, usually designated as his major, minor or area of concentration.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.110, eff. 10-23-81]—(NAC A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 9-1-89)

NAC 391.130 Major and minor fields. (NRS 385.080, 391.019)

1. Major or minor fields must be in subjects normally taught in junior and senior high schools.

2. The Commission will determine the acceptability of any major or minor field for designation in an endorsement.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.120, eff. 10-23-81]—(NAC A 10-26-83; 4-27-84; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 11-4-91)

NAC 391.1301 Comprehensive majors and minors. (NRS 385.080, 391.019) The Commission recognizes the following fields as comprehensive majors or minors, which require 36 or 24 semester hours of credit respectively:

1. In academic education:

(a) Art;

(b) Biological science;

(d) English as a second language;

(e) English;

(f) General science;

(g) Instrumental and vocal music;

(h) Instrumental music;

(i) Mathematics;

(j) Physical education;

(k) Physical education and health;

(l) Physical science;

(m) Recreational physical education;

(n) Social studies;

(o) Speech and drama; and

(p) Vocal music.

Ê For the comprehensive majors and minors identified in this subsection, a person who holds a bachelor’s degree or a higher degree with a major or minor conferred by a regionally accredited college or university shall be deemed to qualify for a comprehensive major or minor, as applicable, if he has satisfied the requirements of NAC 391.120.

2. In career and technical education:

(a) Agricultural education;

(b) Automotive service technology;

(d) Child care;

(e) Commercial housekeeping;

(f) Communications and media;

(g) Construction technology;

(h) Drafting and design;

(i) Electronic technology;

(j) Family and consumer sciences;

(k) Food services;

(l) Health occupations;

(m) Hospitality and recreation;

(n) Housing and home furnishing;

(o) Human services;

(p) Industrial arts;

(q) Manufacturing technology;

(r) Marketing education;

(s) Stage and theater technology; and

(t) Technology education.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 4-27-84; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 9-1-89; 1-11-96; R182-97, 3-31-98; R075-00, 6-20-2000; R099-03, 9-24-2003; R223-05, 2-23-2006; R026-07 & R027-07, 10-31-2007)

NAC 391.13015 Major or minor in art. (NRS 385.080, 391.019)

1. A comprehensive major in art consists of 36 semester hours as follows:

(a) Twenty-four semester hours which must include at least 6 semester hours in each of the following areas of study:

(1) History of art;

(2) Drawing;

(3) Painting; and

(4) Ceramics or sculpture; and

(b) Twelve semester hours which must include at least 3 semester hours in each of the following areas of study:

(1) Design;

(2) Digital or graphic arts;

(3) Photography or printmaking; and

(4) Working with a medium other than a medium that was used to satisfy the requirements set forth in:

(I) Paragraph (a); or

(II) Subparagraph (1), (2) or (3) of this paragraph.

2. A comprehensive minor in art consists of 24 semester hours as follows:

(a) Fifteen semester hours which must include at least 3 semester hours in each of the following areas of study:

(1) History of art;

(2) Drawing;

(3) Painting;

(4) Ceramics or sculpture; and

(5) Digital or graphic arts; and

(b) Nine semester hours which must include at least 3 semester hours in at least three of the following areas of study:

(1) Design;

(2) Photography;

(3) Printmaking; or

(4) Working with a medium other than a medium that was used to satisfy the requirements set forth in:

(I) Paragraph (a); or

(II) Subparagraph (1), (2) or (3) of this paragraph.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 10-17-86; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R025-07, 10-31-2007)

NAC 391.1302 Major or minor in biological science. (NRS 385.080, 391.019)

1. The semester hours of credit required for a major in biological science must include at least 3 semester hours each in any four of the following areas of study:

(a) Biology;

(b) Botany;

(d) Environmental or ecological science;

(e) Physiology; or

(f) Zoology.

2. The semester hours of credit required for a minor in biological science must include at least 3 semester hours each in any three of the areas listed in subsection 1.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 4-27-84; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 9-1-89)

NAC 391.13025 Major or minor in business. (NRS 385.080, 391.019)

1. A comprehensive major in business consists of 36 semester hours in courses of study involving:

(a) Word processing;

(b) Economics;

(d) Accounting; and

(e) The use of computers or systems for the processing of information.

2. A comprehensive minor in business consists of 24 semester hours in courses of study involving:

(a) Word processing;

(b) Accounting; and

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 10-17-86; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 2-24-95)

NAC 391.1303 Major or minor in English. (NRS 385.080)

1. The semester hours of credit required for a major in English must exclude any credit for freshman English and must include 15 semester hours for courses normally given to juniors or seniors. At least 3 semester hours must be in each of the following areas:

(a) Courses in composition normally given to juniors or seniors.

(b) Descriptive grammar.

(d) American literature.

(e) English literature.

(f ) General survey of literature.

(g) Journalism.

(h) Speech or dramatic or theatrical art.

(i) Linguistics or the history of language.

2. The semester hours of credit required for a minor in English must exclude any credit for freshman English and must include 10 semester hours for courses normally given to juniors or seniors. At least 3 semester hours must have been received in each of the areas listed in paragraphs (a) to (e), inclusive, of subsection 1 and at least 3 semester hours in journalism, speech or dramatic arts.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 4-27-84; A 10-17-86)

NAC 391.1304 Major or minor in general science. (NRS 385.080)

1. The semester hours of credit required for a major in general science must include at least 3 semester hours in each of the following areas of study:

(a) Biology;

(b) Chemistry;

(d) Earth science, space science, electronics or engineering.

2. The semester hours of credit required for a minor in general science must include at least 3 semester hours in each of the following areas of study:

(a) Chemistry;

(b) Physics; and

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 4-27-84)

NAC 391.13043 Major or minor in mathematics. (NRS 391.019)

1. A comprehensive major in mathematics consists of 36 semester hours of credit which must include:

(a) At least 9 semester hours of credit in calculus courses.

(b) In addition to the semester hours required by paragraph (a), at least 27 semester hours of credit in courses involving:

(1) Probability or statistics;

(2) Number theory or numerical analysis;

(3) Linear algebra;

(4) Abstract or modern algebra;

(5) Finite mathematics or discrete processes; and

(6) If necessary to complete 27 semester hours of credit:

(I) The history of mathematics;

(II) Euclidean geometry;

(III) Non-Euclidean geometry;

(IV) Mathematical computer applications, data structures or programming;

(V) Differential equations; and

(VI) Real number analysis.

2. A person who holds a bachelor’s degree or a higher degree with a major in mathematics that was conferred by a regionally accredited college or university shall be deemed to have qualified for a comprehensive major in mathematics if he has satisfied the requirements of NAC 391.120.

3. A recipient of a comprehensive major in mathematics may teach in grades 7 to 12, inclusive, any course in mathematics included in the course of study adopted by the Board.

4. A comprehensive minor in mathematics consists of 24 semester hours of credit which must include:

(a) At least 6 semester hours of credit in calculus courses.

(b) In addition to the semester hours required by paragraph (a), at least 18 semester hours of credit in courses involving:

(1) Probability or statistics;

(2) Finite mathematics, discrete mathematics, number theory or numerical analysis;

(3) Linear, abstract or modern algebra; and

(4) If necessary to complete 18 semester hours of credit:

(I) Multivariate calculus;

(II) The history of mathematics;

(III) Differential equations;

(IV) Real number analysis;

(V) Euclidean geometry;

(VI) Non-Euclidean geometry; and

(VII) Mathematical computer applications, data structures or programming.

5. A person who holds a bachelor’s degree or a higher degree with a minor in mathematics that was conferred by a regionally accredited college or university shall be deemed to have qualified for a comprehensive minor in mathematics if he has satisfied the requirements of NAC 391.120.

6. A recipient of a comprehensive minor in mathematics may teach in grades 7 to 12, inclusive, any course in mathematics included in the course of study adopted by the Board up to and including Algebra II and Geometry I.

7. A person who received an endorsement to teach mathematics before January 14, 1998, but who has not fulfilled the requirements for calculus, may teach in grades 7 to 12, inclusive, any course in mathematics included in the course of study adopted by the Board up to and including Algebra II and Geometry I.

8. A person who receives an endorsement to teach mathematics on or after January 14, 1998, must complete a course in the methods of teaching mathematics to renew the endorsement.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 1-11-96; A by R094-97, 1-14-98; R189-99, 3-13-2000; R093-02, 11-13-2002; R127-05, 12-29-2005)

NAC 391.13045 Major or minor in instrumental music. (NRS 391.019)

1. A comprehensive major in instrumental music consists of 36 semester hours of credit in a course of study as follows:

(a) Twenty-four semester hours which must include at least 3 semester hours in each of the following areas:

(1) Music theory;

(2) The history or literature of music;

(3) Applied music in instrumental music which must be in an area of specialization; and

(4) Piano; and

(b) Twelve semester hours which must include at least 3 semester hours in each of the following areas:

(1) Conducting;

(2) Music ensemble; and

(3) Techniques and pedagogy for brass, woodwind, string and percussion instruments.

2. A comprehensive minor in instrumental music consists of 24 semester hours of credit in a course of study as follows:

(a) Fifteen semester hours which must include at least 3 semester hours in each of the following areas:

(1) Music theory;

(2) The history or literature of music;

(3) Applied music in instrumental music which must be in an area of specialization; and

(4) Piano; and

(b) Nine semester hours in the following areas:

(1) Conducting;

(2) Music ensemble; and

(3) Techniques and pedagogy for brass, woodwind, string and percussion instruments.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R027-07, eff. 10-31-2007)

NAC 391.13046 Major or minor in instrumental and vocal music. (NRS 385.080, 391.019)

1. A comprehensive major in instrumental and vocal music consists of 36 semester hours in a course of study as follows:

(a) Twenty-four semester hours which must include at least 3 semester hours in each of the following areas:

(1) Music theory;

(2) The history or literature of music;

(3) Applied music, including training in instrumental and vocal music;

(4) Piano; and

(5) Techniques and pedagogy for brass, woodwind, string and percussion instruments; and

(b) Twelve semester hours which must include at least 3 semester hours in each of the following areas:

(1) Conducting;

(2) Music ensemble; and

(3) Choral literature, diction or vocal techniques and pedagogy.

2. A comprehensive minor in instrumental and vocal music consists of 24 semester hours of credit in a course of study as follows:

(a) Fifteen semester hours which must include at least 3 semester hours in each of the following areas:

(1) Music theory;

(2) The history and literature of music;

(3) Applied music in instrumental and vocal music; and

(4) Piano; and

(b) Nine semester hours in the following areas:

(1) Conducting;

(2) Music ensemble;

(3) Techniques and pedagogy for brass, woodwind, string and percussion instruments; and

(4) Choral literature, diction or vocal techniques and pedagogy.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 10-17-86; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 9-1-89; R027-07, 10-31-2007)

NAC 391.13047 Major or minor in vocal music. (NRS 391.019)

1. A comprehensive major in vocal music consists of 36 semester hours of credit in a course of study as follows:

(a) Twenty-four semester hours which must include at least 3 semester hours in each of the following areas:

(1) Music theory;

(2) The history or literature of music;

(3) Applied music in vocal music; and

(4) Piano; and

(b) Twelve semester hours which must include at least 3 semester hours in each of the following areas:

(1) Conducting;

(2) Music ensemble; and

(3) Choral literature, diction or vocal techniques and pedagogy.

2. A comprehensive minor in vocal music consists of 24 semester hours of credit in a course of study as follows:

(a) Fifteen semester hours which must include at least 3 semester hours in each of the following areas:

(1) Music theory;

(2) The history or literature of music;

(3) Applied music in vocal music; and

(4) Piano; and

(b) Nine semester hours in the following areas:

(1) Conducting;

(2) Music ensemble; and

(3) Choral literature, diction or vocal techniques and pedagogy.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R027-07, eff. 10-31-2007)

NAC 391.13048 Major or minor in physical education. (NRS 385.080, 391.019)

1. A comprehensive major in physical education consists of 36 semester hours in a course of study which includes course work in each of the following areas of study:

(a) Anatomical kinesiology or mechanical kinesiology, or both;

(b) The physiology of exercise;

(d) The psychological or social aspects of physical education;

(e) Methods and techniques of teaching sports for teams;

(f) Adapted physical education;

(g) Methods and techniques of teaching physical fitness;

(h) Methods and techniques of teaching rhythm and dance;

(i) Motor learning;

(j) Methods and techniques of teaching individual sports and sports that can be participated in at any stage of life;

(k) Methods of teaching secondary physical education; and

(l) Advanced first aid or an equivalent course of study.

2. A comprehensive minor in physical education consists of 24 semester hours in a course of study which includes course work in each of the following areas of study:

(a) Anatomical kinesiology or mechanical kinesiology, or both;

(b) The physiology of exercise;

(d) Methods and techniques of teaching individual sports and sports that can be participated in at any stage of life;

(e) Methods and techniques of teaching sports for teams; and

(f) Motor learning.

3. A 1-credit hour activity course in dance, weight training or a sport such as basketball, baseball, track or tennis is not acceptable in meeting the requirements for a comprehensive minor in physical education.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 10-17-86; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 9-1-89; 9-13-91)

NAC 391.1305 Major or minor in physical science. (NRS 385.080)

1. The semester hours of credit required for a major in physical science must include at least:

(a) Six semester hours in each of:

(1) Chemistry; and

(2) Physics; and

(b) Three semester hours in each of:

(1) Geology; and

(2) Earth science, space science, electronics or engineering.

2. The semester hours required for a minor in physical science must include 3 semester hours in each of the following areas:

(a) Chemistry;

(b) Physics;

(d) Earth science, space science, electronics or engineering.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 4-27-84)

NAC 391.1306 Major or minor in social studies. (NRS 385.080, 391.019)

1. The semester hours of credit required for a major in social studies must include at least 3 semester hours in each of the following areas, 24 of which must have been in the areas named in paragraphs (e), (f) and (g):

(a) Economics;

(b) Geography;

(d) Ethnic studies;

(e) Political science;

(f) History of the United States; and

(g) History of the world.

2. The semester hours of credit required for a minor in social studies must include at least 3 semester hours each in any four of the areas listed in subsection 1, at least 16 semester hours of which must be in the areas listed in paragraphs (e), (f) and (g) of subsection 1.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 4-27-84; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 9-1-89)

NAC 391.13062 Major or minor in agricultural education. (NRS 391.019) The semester hours of credit required for a major or minor in agricultural education must include course work in each of the following areas of study:

1. Animal science;

2. Agricultural economics;

3. Agronomy;

4. Horticulture; and

5. Agricultural mechanics.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 9-1-89)

NAC 391.13064 Major or minor in automotive service technology. (NRS 391.019)

1. The semester hours of credit required for a major in automotive service technology must include course work in each of the following areas of study:

(a) Automatic transmission and transaxle;

(b) Brakes;

(d) Engine performance;

(e) Engine repair;

(f) Heating and air-conditioning;

(g) Manual drivetrain and axles; and

(h) Suspension and steering.

2. The semester hours of credit required for a minor in automotive service technology must include course work in each of the following areas of study:

(a) Brakes;

(b) Electrical and electronic systems;

(d) Suspension and steering.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 9-1-89; A by R075-00, 6-20-2000)

NAC 391.13065 Endorsement to teach automotive service technology: Qualifications; provisional endorsement; credit toward renewal of license. (NRS 391.019)

1. To receive an endorsement to teach automotive service technology, a person must:

(a) Hold a secondary license;

(b) Have satisfied the requirements for a major or minor in automotive service technology pursuant to NAC 391.13064; and

(1) A master automobile technician; or

(2) An automobile technician in the following areas:

(I) Brakes;

(II) Electrical and electronic systems;

(III) Engine performance; and

(IV) Suspension and steering.

2. A person who has satisfied the requirements for an endorsement set forth in paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection 1 but not the requirement of certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence required by paragraph (c) of that subsection may receive a provisional endorsement to teach automotive service technology. A provisional endorsement issued pursuant to this subsection is valid for 3 years and is not renewable.

3. A person who holds an endorsement to teach automotive service technology is entitled to receive 3 semester hours of credit toward the renewal of his license pursuant to NAC 391.065 for each area set forth in paragraph (c) of subsection 1 in which he is certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence as an automobile technician or master automobile technician during the term of the license.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R075-00, 6-20-2000, eff. 1-1-2001; A by R021-01, 10-22-2001, eff. 7-1-2002; R020-04, 5-7-2004)

NAC 391.13066 Major or minor in business education. (NRS 391.019)

1. The semester hours of credit required for a major in business education must include course work in each of the following areas of study, including 9 semester hours in upper division courses:

(a) Accounting;

(b) Mathematics;

(d) Use of microcomputers; and

(e) Word processing.

2. The semester hours of credit for a major in business education may include course work in the following areas of study:

(a) Shorthand;

(b) Business law;

(d) Marketing;

(e) Office procedures;

(f) Organizational behavior; and

(g) Personnel.

3. The semester hours of credit required for a minor in business education must include course work in the areas named in paragraphs (a) to (e), inclusive, of subsection 1, including 6 semester hours of credit in upper division courses.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 9-1-89; A 2-24-95)

NAC 391.13068 Major or minor in child care. (NRS 391.019)

1. The semester hours of credit required for a major in child care must include course work in each of the following areas of study:

(a) Child and human development;

(b) Child guidance;

(d) Human sexuality;

(e) Preschool administration;

(f) Preschool curriculum and methods;

(g) Nutrition for young children;

(h) Family life; and

(i) Preschool programs and staff organization.

2. The semester hours of credit required for a minor in child care must include course work in each of the areas listed in paragraphs (a) to (g), inclusive, of subsection 1.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 9-1-89)

NAC 391.1307 Major or minor in communications and media. (NRS 391.019)

1. The semester hours of credit required for a major in communications and media must include course work in each of the following areas:

(a) Advertising;

(b) Communication technology;

(d) Journalism;

(e) Print media;

(f) Public relations;

(g) Radio;

(h) Television;

(i) Film communication;

(j) International communication;

(k) Innovative communication; and

(l) Special communication.

2. The semester hours of credit required for a minor in communications and media must include course work in each of the areas listed in paragraphs (a) to (h), inclusive, of subsection 1.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 9-1-89)

NAC 391.13072 Major or minor in construction technology. (NRS 391.019)

1. The semester hours of credit required for a major in construction technology must include course work in each of the following areas of study:

(a) A beginning course in industrial woodworking;

(b) An advanced course in industrial woodworking;

(d) Building construction;

(e) Reading blueprints;

(f) Home planning and design;

(g) Wiring houses;

(h) Plumbing;

(i) Cabinetmaking;

(j) Basic drafting; and

(k) Concrete drafting.

2. The semester hours of credit required for a minor in construction technology must include course work in each of the areas listed in paragraph (a) to (h), inclusive, of subsection 1.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 9-1-89)

NAC 391.13074 Major or minor in drafting and design technology. (NRS 391.019)

1. The semester hours of credit required for a major in drafting and design technology must include course work in each of the following areas of study:

(a) Beginning drafting;

(b) Intermediate drafting;

(d) Introduction to drafting assisted by computer;

(e) Drafting assisted by computer;

(f) Architectural and mechanical drafting;

(g) Reading blueprints;

(h) Inking and office practice in drafting;

(i) Scheduling construction cost;

(j) Beginning technical drafting;

(k) Intermediate technical drafting; and

(l) Advanced technical drafting.

2. The semester hours of credit required for a minor in drafting and design technology must include course work in each of the following areas of study:

(a) Beginning drafting;

(b) Intermediate drafting;

(d) Drafting assisted by computer;

(e) Home planning and design;

(f) Architectural drafting; and

(g) Mechanical drafting.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 9-1-89)

NAC 391.13076 Major or minor in electronic technology. (NRS 391.019)

1. The semester hours of credit required for a major in electronic technology must include course work in each of the following areas:

(a) Direct current and alternating current electronic theory;

(b) Solid state electronics;

(d) Technical computer programming;

(e) Industrial electronics;

(f) Ultra high frequency and microwave;

(g) General electronics;

(h) Communications;

(i) Servicing electronics; and

(j) Microprocessors.

2. The semester hours of credit required for a minor in electronic technology must include course work in each of the areas of study listed in paragraphs (a) to (f), inclusive, of subsection 1.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 9-1-89)

NAC 391.13078 Major or minor in food service. (NRS 391.019)

1. The semester hours of credit required for a major in food service must include course work in each of the following areas of study:

(a) Production of quantities of food and beverages;

(b) Purchasing and storing of quantities of food and beverages;

(d) Planning menus and nutrition;

(e) Management and administration of food service systems;

(f) Fast foods;

(g) Baking;

(h) Safety and sanitation; and

(i) Management of personnel.

2. The semester hours of credit required for a minor in food service must include course work in each of the areas of study listed in paragraphs (a) to (h), inclusive, of subsection 1.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 9-1-89)

NAC 391.1308 Major or minor in health occupations. (NRS 391.019)

1. The semester hours of credit required for a major in health occupations must include course work in each of the following areas of study:

(a) Dentistry;

(b) Medical laboratory technology;

(d) Rehabilitation;

(e) Radiology;

(f) Ophthalmology;

(g) Environmental health; and

(h) Mental health technology.

2. The semester hours of credit required for a minor in health occupations must include course work in each of the areas of study listed in paragraphs (a) to (e), inclusive, of subsection 1.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 9-1-89)

NAC 391.13082 Major or minor in family and consumer sciences. (NRS 391.019) The semester hours of credit required for a major or minor in family and consumer sciences must include course work in each of the following areas of study:

1. Foods or culinary;

2. Nutrition;

3. Clothing and textiles;

4. Consumerism;

5. Housing environment or interior design;

6. Child development; and

7. Family relations.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 9-1-89; A by R223-05, 2-23-2006)

NAC 391.13084 Major or minor in housing and home furnishings. (NRS 391.019) The semester hours of credit required for a major or minor in housing and home furnishings must include course work in each of the following areas of study:

1. Housing;

2. Interior design;

3. Design; and

4. Residential and commercial interiors.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 9-1-89)

NAC 391.13086 Major or minor in human services. (NRS 391.019)

1. The semester hours of credit required for a major in human services must include course work in each of the following areas of study:

(a) Human growth and development;

(b) Human sexuality;

(d) Persons with special needs;

(e) Nutrition for persons with special needs;

(f) Curriculum and methods of human services;

(g) Issues facing families;

(h) Administration of human services; and

(i) Human relationships.

2. The semester hours of credit required for a minor in human services must include course work in each of the areas of study listed in paragraphs (a) to (f), inclusive, of subsection 1.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 9-1-89)

NAC 391.13088 Major or minor in industrial arts. (NRS 391.019)

1. The semester hours of credit required for a major in industrial arts must include course work in each of the following areas of study:

(a) Construction;

(b) Manufacturing products;

(d) Drafting and design;

(e) Visual communications; and

(f) Energy power and transportation.

2. The semester hours of credit required for a minor in industrial arts must include course work in each of the areas of study listed in paragraphs (a) to (e), inclusive, of subsection 1.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 9-1-89)

NAC 391.1309 Major or minor in manufacturing technology. (NRS 391.019)

1. The semester hours of credit required for a major in manufacturing technology must include course work in each of the following areas of study:

(a) Acetylene welding;

(b) Electric arc welding;

(d) Metal fabrication-arc;

(e) Metal fabrication;

(f) Industrial metals;

(g) Reading blueprints;

(h) Basic metals;

(i) Welding design and layout;

(j) Inspection testing;

(k) Advanced arc welding; and

(l) GTAW (TIG) and GMAW (MIG) welding.

2. The semester hours of credit required for a minor in manufacturing technology must include course work in each of the following areas of study:

(a) Acetylene welding;

(b) Introduction to arc welding;

(d) Welding design and layout;

(e) Reading blueprints;

(f) Machine reading;

(g) Metal fabrication; and

(h) Inspection testing.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 9-1-89)

NAC 391.13092 Major or minor in marketing education. (NRS 391.019)

1. The semester hours of credit required for a major in marketing education must include course work in each of the following areas of study:

(a) Retailing;

(b) Marketing;

(d) Business law;

(e) Accounting;

(f) Advertising;

(g) Business fundamentals;

(h) Display; and

(i) Economics.

2. The semester hours of credit required for a minor in marketing education must include course work in each of the areas of study listed in paragraphs (a) to (h), inclusive, of subsection 1.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 9-1-89)

NAC 391.13094 Major or minor in technology education: Requirements. (NRS 391.019) Except as otherwise provided in NAC 391.13098:

1. The 36 semester hours of credit required for a major in technology education must include:

(a) At least 6 semester hours of credit in communication technology, including, without limitation:

(1) Electronic publishing;

(2) Lasers and fiber optics;

(3) Microcomputers;

(4) Electronics;

(5) Graphic communications;

(6) Telecommunications; and

(7) Drafting and design assisted by computer;

(b) At least 6 semester hours of credit in energy, power and transportation, including, without limitation:

(1) Alternative sources of energy;

(2) Electricity;

(3) Automotive and small engines;

(4) Systems of transportation; and

(5) Systems of fluid power;

(1) Processing of materials, including, without limitation, woods, plastics and metals;

(2) Systems of manufacturing assisted by computer;

(3) Robotics; and

(4) Machine tool technology; and

(d) At least 6 semester hours of credit in construction technology, including, without limitation:

(1) Building construction;

(2) Welding and metal fabrication; and

(3) Engineering.

2. The 24 semester hours of credit required for a minor in technology education must include course work in each of the following areas of study:

(a) Communications technology;

(b) Energy, power and transportation;

(d) Construction technology.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R180-97, eff. 3-31-98)

NAC 391.13096 Major or minor in technology education: Exemption of teachers from requirements. (NRS 391.019)

1. Before the commencement of each school year, the superintendent of schools of a school district, the administrative head of a charter school or the executive head of a private school may submit to the Department a request for an exemption from the requirements of NAC 391.13094 on behalf of a licensed teacher who teaches in the school district, charter school or private school. A request for an exemption must include proof that the licensed teacher:

(a) Holds a valid secondary or special license, including, without limitation, a secondary or special license with a business and industry endorsement;

(b) Satisfactorily taught in a program of technology education pursuant to a contract at least one class period per day during the 1997 to 1998 school year or the 1998 to 1999 school year, or both; and

Ê An exemption granted by the Department is valid for 1 school year and may be renewed annually if a request is submitted in accordance with this subsection.

2. On or before October 1 of each year, the superintendent of schools of each school district, the administrative head of each charter school and the executive head of each private school shall submit to the Superintendent of Public Instruction a list of the licensed teachers who teach in the school district, charter school or private school for whom the Department has approved a request for an exemption for the current school year.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R180-97, eff. 3-31-98; A by R070-06, 9-18-2006)

NAC 391.13098 Major or minor in technology education: Application for endorsement without satisfying requirements. (NRS 391.019)

1. A person who holds a valid secondary license to teach with an endorsement in industrial arts may apply for an endorsement in technology education without satisfying the requirements of NAC 391.13094 if:

(a) He submits an application for an endorsement to the Department accompanied by the appropriate fee;

(b) He submits proof that he satisfactorily taught in a program of technology education pursuant to a contract at least one class period per day during the 1997 to 1998 school year or the 1998 to 1999 school year, or both; and

2. A person who holds a valid secondary license to teach in any subject area may apply for an endorsement in technology education without satisfying the requirements of NAC 391.13094 if:

(a) He submits an application for an endorsement to the Department accompanied by the appropriate fee;

(b) He submits proof that he satisfactorily taught in a program of technology education pursuant to a contract at least one class period per day for at least 3 school years during 1992 to 1999; and

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R180-97, eff. 3-31-98)

NAC 391.131 Single-subject majors and minors. (NRS 385.080, 391.019)

1. The Board recognizes the following single subjects in academic education as majors or minors, which require 30 or 16 semester hours of credit respectively:

(a) Anthropology.

(b) Biology.

(d) Chemistry.

(e) Composition and rhetoric.

(f) Computer science.

(g) Dance.

(h) Dramatic or theatrical arts.

(i) Earth science.

(j) Economics.

(k) English or American literature.

(l) Environmental science.

(m) Foreign languages, including:

(1) Arabic.

(2) Chinese.

(3) French.

(4) German.

(5) Italian.

(6) Japanese.

(7) Latin.

(8) Russian.

(9) Spanish.

(n) Geography.

(o) Geology.

(p) Health education.

(q) History of the United States and the world.

(r) Journalism and communication.

(s) Linguistics.

(t) Physics.

(u) Physiology.

(v) Political science.

(w) Psychology.

(x) Reading.

(y) Sociology.

(z) Speech.

(aa) Zoology.

2. The Board recognizes the following single subjects in career and technical education as majors or minors, which require 30 or 16 semester hours of credit respectively:

(a) Accounting.

(b) Advertising.

(d) Air frame and power plant.

(e) Air-cooled engines.

(f) Architectural drafting.

(g) Automatic transmissions.

(h) Baking.

(i) Bookkeeping.

(j) Brick masonry.

(k) Carpentry.

(l) Child care assistant.

(m) Commercial art.

(n) Commercial photography.

(o) Computer electronics.

(p) Computer science.

(q) Cosmetology.

(r) Custodial services.

(s) Data processing.

(t) Dental assistant.

(u) Diesel mechanics.

(v) Economics.

(w) Electrical and electronic drafting.

(x) Electrician.

(y) Electronics.

(z) Fashion merchandising.

(aa) Food catering.

(bb) Forestry.

(cc) Gerontology assistant.

(dd) Graphic arts.

(ee) Heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanics.

(ff) Horticulture.

(gg) Industrial electronics.

(hh) Meat processing.

(ii) Mechanical drafting.

(jj) Medical assistant.

(kk) Mining equipment operation.

(ll) Nurse assistant.

(mm) Plumbing.

(nn) Practical nursing.

(oo) Radio and television communications.

(pp) Sheet metal.

(qq) Veterinary technology.

(rr) Welding, brazing and soldering.

(ss) Photography.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 4-27-84; A 10-17-86; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 9-1-89; 1-11-96; R098-97, 1-9-98; R001-05, 10-31-2005; R222-05, 2-23-2006; R026-07 & R027-07, 10-31-2007)

NAC 391.13105 Single-subject major involving music. (NRS 385.080, 391.019) A major in a single subject consists of 30 semester hours in courses of study involving:

1. Musical instruments, including courses in:

(a) Basic music, including theory, harmony, singing by sight and developing a sensitivity to musical tone or pitch;

(b) The history or literature of music;

(d) Music ensemble, including band or orchestra;

(e) Techniques for teaching and playing musical instruments; and

(f) Methods for teaching and playing musical instruments; and

2. Choral and vocal music including courses in:

(a) Basic music, including theory, harmony, singing by sight and developing a sensitivity to musical pitch and tone;

(b) The history or literature of music;

(d) Choral ensemble;

(e) Choral literature and methods for teaching chorus; and

(f) Elementary methods of teaching music.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 10-17-86; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 9-1-89)

NAC 391.1312 Restrictions on hours of credit for certain subjects. (NRS 385.080, 391.019)

1. The semester hours of credit required for a major listed in subparagraphs (1) to (9), inclusive, of paragraph (m) of subsection 1 of NAC 391.131 and paragraph (z) of subsection 1 of NAC 391.131 must include 15 semester hours in courses normally given to juniors or seniors.

2. The semester hours of credit required for a minor listed in the paragraphs identified in subsection 1 must include 5 semester hours in courses normally given to juniors or seniors.

3. The semester hours of credit required for a major listed in subparagraphs (1) to (9), inclusive, of paragraph (m) of subsection 1 of NAC 391.131 and paragraphs (t) and (z) of subsection 1 of NAC 391.131 must not include any semester hours in freshman English. Eighteen of the semester hours must be in courses normally given to juniors or seniors.

4. The semester hours of credit required for a minor in reading must not include any semester hours in freshman English. Nine of the semester hours of credit must be in courses normally given to juniors or seniors.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 4-27-84; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 9-1-89; R098-97, 1-9-98; R001-05, 10-31-2005; R222-05, 2-23-2006; R027-07, 10-31-2007)

NAC 391.133 Instructor or coordinator for career and technical education: Qualifications. (NRS 391.019)

1. To qualify as an instructor or coordinator for career and technical education, a person must hold a career and technical education endorsement.

2. One year of full-time employment is equal to 2,000 hours of part-time employment in meeting the work experience required for a career and technical education endorsement.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 9-1-89; A by R026-07, 10-31-2007)

NAC 391.134 Career and technical education secondary endorsement: Authorized activities of holder. (NRS 391.019) A person who holds a career and technical education secondary endorsement may:

1. Provide instruction in the areas of career and technical education included in the specific programs stated in his endorsement; and

2. Teach an academic subject if it is:

(a) Related to an area of career and technical education which his endorsement allows him to teach; and

(b) Necessary to achieve success in the instruction of that area of career and technical education.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 9-1-89; A by R026-07, 10-31-2007)

NAC 391.135 Professional secondary license: Qualifications. (NRS 385.080, 391.019) To receive a secondary license as a professional teacher, a person must:

1. Have met all the requirements for a secondary license;

2. Hold a master’s degree; and

3. Have 3 years of verified experience as a teacher in state-approved secondary schools.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.140, eff. 10-23-81]—(NAC A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 9-1-89)

NAC 391.136 Endorsement in mathematics and science: Conditions for substitution of course work. (NRS 391.019) An applicant for a secondary license with an endorsement in biological science, general science, mathematics or physical science shall be deemed to have satisfied the requirements for a major or minor in the field for which he is seeking an endorsement if he provides evidence satisfactory to the superintendent of public instruction that he:

1. Has passed the competency test approved by the Commission pursuant to NAC 391.036 in that field and at the level of competence specified by the Commission for the endorsement;

2. Holds a bachelor’s or graduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in that field;

3. Has earned at least as many semester hours of credit in his major field as the number of semester hours of credit required for an endorsement; and

4. Meets all the requirements specified for secondary licensure pursuant to NAC 391.120.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R094-99, eff. 11-2-99)

EXCEPTIONS

NAC 391.146 “Exception” defined. (NRS 391.019) As used in NAC 391.146 to 391.158, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, “exception” means a waiver granted by the Superintendent of Public Instruction which permits the holder of a:

1. Secondary license; or

2. License to teach middle school or junior high school education,

Ê to teach outside his area of endorsement.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 1-11-91, eff. 1-1-92; A by R005-05, 10-31-2005)

NAC 391.148 Applicability of provisions. (NRS 391.019) NAC 391.146 to 391.158, inclusive, do not apply to any teacher who received a secondary license:

1. Before September 1, 1980, and is teaching outside his area of endorsement on January 1, 1992.

2. On or after September 1, 1980, and before January 1, 1992, if he:

(a) Submits a notarized affidavit stating that he has been teaching outside his area of endorsement for not less than 3 years before January 1, 1992; and

(b) Has, as of January 1, 1992, completed in a manner satisfactory to the Superintendent of Public Instruction not less than the equivalent of 6 semester hours of credit in the subject he is teaching which is outside his area of endorsement.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 1-11-91, eff. 1-1-92)

NAC 391.150 Submission of lists: List of teachers and teaching assignments; list of teachers teaching outside area of endorsement. (NRS 391.019)

1. On or before October 1 of each year, the superintendent of each school district shall submit to the Superintendent of Public Instruction a list of the district’s licensed teachers and their teaching assignments for the current school year.

2. On or before November 1 of each year, the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall provide the superintendent of each school district with a list of the names of teachers in the school district who are teaching outside their area of endorsement.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 1-11-91, eff. 1-1-92)

NAC 391.152 Request for exception: Submission; form and contents; objection. (NRS 391.019)

1. On or before November 15 of each year, the superintendent of a school district shall submit to the Superintendent of Public Instruction a written request for an exception for each teacher named in the list provided pursuant to subsection 2 of NAC 391.150. The request must be in the form prescribed by the Department.

2. A request for an exception must:

(a) Be accompanied by evidence that the licensed teacher has been notified by the district that:

(1) The request is being made; and

(2) He has a right to object to the request.

(b) Include a statement demonstrating that extenuating circumstances exist which justify an exception. These circumstances may include:

(1) The number of pupils enrolled in the school;

(2) The unavailability of teachers holding the required endorsement;

(3) Unusual temporary conditions such as double sessions or problems with the facilities of a school; and

(4) The unavailability of an endorsement for a teaching license in the area being taught.

(d) Include a plan outlining how the district will eliminate future requests for the same exception.

3. A licensed teacher for whom an exception has been requested may submit a written objection to the Superintendent of Public Instruction within 60 days after he receives notice that the request for the exception is being made.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 1-11-91, eff. 1-1-92)

NAC 391.154 Request for exception: Action by Superintendent of Public Instruction. (NRS 391.019) Upon receiving a request for an exception, the Superintendent of Public Instruction shall:

1. On or before December 15, give written notice of whether the request for an exception is granted or denied to the superintendent who requested the exception and the teacher for whom the request was made.

2. Present to the Commission, at its next regularly scheduled meeting after December 15, a report which sets forth:

(a) The number of requests he has denied; and

(b) The name of the school district and the subjects taught for which an exception was granted.

3. Report annually to each school district any exceptions granted for the district.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 1-11-91, eff. 1-1-92)

NAC 391.156 Period of exception; extension of period. (NRS 391.019)

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, an exception may be granted for not longer than 2 school years. An exception granted pursuant to a request to which an objection is made by the licensed teacher affected may be granted for not longer than 1 school year.

2. If the request for an exception:

(a) Relates to a course in the humanities, an elective course of study or a course that is supplemental to the basic curriculum prescribed by the Board; and

(b) Is for a teacher who is assigned to teach outside his area of endorsement at a middle, junior high, secondary or combined school that has less than 300 pupils enrolled and is located at least 30 miles from a school where the subject is taught by persons who have received endorsements in that area,

Ê the Superintendent of Public Instruction may extend the exception for 2 years if the superintendent of the school district submits to the Superintendent of Public Instruction a plan by which the conditions that necessitated the request can be eliminated within the period of the extension.

3. The Superintendent of Public Instruction may grant an exception for longer than 2 school years to a teacher of a program of alternative education who teaches outside his area of endorsement.

4. As used in this section:

(a) A “combined school” means a school which has secondary school, middle school or junior high school, and elementary school pupils in attendance, or which mixes one grade level with another.

(b) “Program of alternative education” has the meaning ascribed to it in subsection 5 of NAC 391.392.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 1-11-91, eff. 1-1-92; A by R093-97, 1-14-98; R099-03, 9-24-2003; R005-05, 10-31-2005)

NAC 391.158 Limitation on teaching of courses related to area of endorsement. (NRS 391.019)

1. A teacher with a secondary license, or a license to teach middle school or junior high school education, may teach not more than two courses which are related to his area of endorsement during any school year.

2. As used in this section, a course is “related” to an area of endorsement if the Commission determines that it is within the same field of study as that of the major or minor area of the endorsement.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 1-11-91, eff. 1-1-92; A by R005-05, 10-31-2005)

SPECIAL ENDORSEMENTS

NAC 391.160 Administrative endorsements. (NRS 385.080, 391.019)

1. The Department will issue the following types of administrative endorsements:

(a) Professional administrator of a school;

(b) Professional administrator of a program; and

2. A person who holds an endorsement as a professional administrator of a school may be employed by a school district as:

(a) An assistant superintendent of schools;

(b) A superintendent of schools;

(d) A principal;

(e) A vice principal;

(f) A supervisor;

(g) An administrative assistant; or

(h) A supervisor or coordinator of:

(1) A program of nursing;

(2) A program of psychology as it is applied in a school;

(3) A program of speech therapy;

(4) A program of physical therapy;

(5) A program of occupational therapy; or

(6) Any other program area.

3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a person must hold an endorsement as a professional administrator of a program if he supervises or coordinates a program of:

(a) Nursing;

(b) Psychology as it is applied in a school;

(d) Physical therapy; or

(e) Occupational therapy.

4. A person is not required to hold an endorsement as a professional administrator of a school before performing services as an assistant superintendent, principal or vice principal if he holds a diploma designated as a “life diploma” by the institution that granted the diploma in the field in which he is employed.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.170, eff. 10-23-81]—(NAC A 12-15-86; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R021-01, 10-22-2001, eff. 7-1-2002; R021-01, 10-22-2001, eff. 7-1-2007)

NAC 391.162 Issuance or renewal of limited endorsement on or after July 1, 2002; duration of limited endorsement in effect on that date. (NRS 391.019, 391.032) Except as otherwise provided in NAC 391.393, the Department will not issue or renew a limited endorsement on or after July 1, 2002. A limited endorsement in effect on July 1, 2002, remains valid for the term for which it was issued unless earlier revoked by the Department.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R021-01, eff. 10-22-2001; A by R039-05, 10-31-2005)

NAC 391.170 Endorsement as professional administrator of school or program. (NRS 385.080, 391.019, 391.032)

1. To receive an endorsement as a professional administrator of a school, an applicant:

(a) Must:

(1) Hold a master’s degree;

(2) Hold a valid license to teach in elementary, middle, junior high, secondary or special schools, excluding a business and industry endorsement;

(3) Have and submit to the Department evidence of 3 years of teaching experience in kindergarten or grades 1 through 12 in schools approved by the State; and

(4) Have completed at least 24 semester hours of graduate courses in the administration of a school, including:

(I) Administration and organization of a school;

(II) Supervision and evaluation of instruction;

(III) Development of personnel;

(IV) Finances of a school;

(V) The laws that apply to schools;

(VI) Curriculum;

(VII) Research;

(VIII) Internship or field experience; and

(IX) Other courses considered to be part of an administrative program for educators; and

(b) Must:

(1) Have completed an additional 12 semester hours of graduate courses which may include other courses considered to be part of an administrative program for educators; or

(2) Hold a master’s degree or higher in educational administration from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association.

2. An endorsement as a professional administrator of a school may be issued pursuant to a reciprocal agreement with another state if that state has been approved by the Commission.

3. To receive an endorsement as a professional administrator of a program, an applicant must:

(a) Hold a master’s degree;

(b) Hold a valid special license in the program for which an endorsement is requested;

(c) Have and submit to the Department evidence of 3 years of experience as a licensed employee in kindergarten or grades 1 through 12; and

(d) Have completed at least 27 semester hours in courses of study in administration including:

(1) Administration and organization of a school or the role of an administrator of a program in the applicant’s area of endorsement;

(2) General principles of supervision of personnel or supervision of personnel for a program in the applicant’s area of endorsement;

(3) Finances of a school or finances of a program in the applicant’s area of endorsement;

(4) The laws that apply to schools;

(5) The evaluation and development of personnel for a school or the evaluation and development of personnel for a program in the applicant’s area of endorsement; and

(6) Any other courses which are required for a degree in the administration of a program in the applicant’s area of endorsement.

4. The requirements of subsections 1 and 3 may not be fulfilled by independent study.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.190, eff. 10-23-81]—(NAC A 12-15-86; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 11-4-91; 7-7-94; 3-28-96, eff. 4-1-97; R021-01, 10-22-2001, eff. 7-1-2002; R005-05, 10-31-2005)

NAC 391.175 Endorsement to act as supervisor of curriculum and instruction. (NRS 385.080)

1. To receive an endorsement authorizing him to supervise curriculum and instruction, a person must:

(a) Hold a teacher’s certificate;

(b) Have 3 years of verified experience as a teacher in the field of supervisory assignment; and

(1) Supervisory assignment; and

(2) Professional education.

2. A supervisor in a special field must also have a valid endorsement which is appropriate to that field.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.200, eff. 10-23-81]

NAC 391.180 Endorsement as school counselor. (NRS 385.080, 391.019)

1. The Department will issue an endorsement as a school counselor to provide counseling to pupils enrolled in kindergarten through grade 12 to qualified applicants.

2. Except as otherwise provided in NAC 391.187, a person must hold an endorsement as a school counselor before counseling pupils.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.210, eff. 10-23-81]—(NAC A 1-19-84; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 6-29-90; 10-14-93; R066-01, 9-4-2001)

NAC 391.185 Qualifications for endorsement as school counselor. (NRS 385.080, 391.019)

1. To qualify for an endorsement to serve as a school counselor, a person:

(a) Must hold a master’s degree or a more advanced degree in school counseling;

(b) Must hold a specialty credential as a national certified school counselor issued by the National Board for Certified Counselors;

(c) Must hold a master’s degree or a more advanced degree with a major in counseling conferred by a regionally accredited college or university and meet the requirements of subsection 2; or

(d) Must:

(1) Hold a master’s degree or a more advanced degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university;

(2) Have at least 2 years of teaching experience or at least 2 years of school counseling experience; and

(3) Meet the requirements of subsection 2.

2. A person who desires to qualify for an endorsement pursuant to paragraph (c) or (d) of subsection 1 must have completed:

(a) At least 280 hours of a practicum, internship or field experience in school counseling at any grade level in kindergarten through grade 12; and

(b) At least 36 semester hours of graduate credits in school guidance and counseling in each of the following areas of study:

(1) The process of individual counseling;

(2) The process of group counseling;

(3) Testing and educational assessments;

(4) Legal and ethical issues in counseling;

(5) Career counseling;

(6) Organization and administration of school counseling programs;

(7) Multicultural counseling;

(8) Child and family counseling; and

(9) Two of the following:

(I) The use of technology in education.

(II) Exceptional children.

(III) Human growth and development.

(IV) Substance abuse counseling.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.220 subsecs. 1-4, eff. 10-23-81]—(NAC A 1-19-84; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 6-29-90; 11-27-91; R066-01, 9-4-2001; R094-02, 11-26-2002)

NAC 391.187 Authorization to serve as school counselor without endorsement. (NRS 391.019)

1. The Superintendent of Public Instruction may authorize a person who has not received an endorsement pursuant to NAC 391.185 to serve as a school counselor in a school district or charter school if the school district or charter school demonstrates that a person with an endorsement issued pursuant to NAC 391.185 is not available for employment. To receive an authorization pursuant to this subsection, a person must:

(a) Hold a current license issued by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, excluding a business and industry endorsement;

(b) Hold a master’s degree in a field related to school counseling or an advanced degree in a field related to school counseling;

(1) Two years of teaching experience at any grade level in kindergarten through grade 12;

(2) Two years of school counseling experience at any grade level in kindergarten through grade 12; or

(3) A practicum, internship or field experience in school counseling at any grade level in kindergarten through grade 12 in addition to the practicum, internship or field experience that is completed pursuant to paragraph (e);

(d) Be admitted into a regionally accredited graduate-level program in school counseling;

(e) Complete at least 280 hours of an initial practicum, internship or field experience in school counseling at any grade level in kindergarten through grade 12; and

(f) Have completed at least 24 graduate credits in the following areas of study:

(1) The process of individual counseling;

(2) The process of group counseling;

(3) Testing and educational assessments, as applicable to a school setting at any grade level in kindergarten through grade 12;

(4) Legal and ethical issues in counseling;

(5) Developing careers and choosing occupations;

(6) Organization and administration of school counseling programs;

(7) Multicultural counseling;

(8) Child and family counseling, as applicable to a school setting at any grade level in kindergarten through grade 12; and

(9) One of the following:

(I) The use of technology in education.

(II) Exceptional children.

(III) Human growth and development.

(IV) Substance abuse counseling.

2. The Superintendent shall not authorize a person to serve as a school counselor pursuant to subsection 1 for more than 3 years. Such an authorization may be issued only once per person.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 10-14-93; A by R066-01, 9-4-2001)

NAC 391.192 Endorsement to teach concepts, skills and basic applications regarding computers. (NRS 391.019) To receive an endorsement to teach concepts, skills and basic applications regarding computers in kindergarten through grade 12, a person must have a valid elementary, secondary or special license, or a valid license to teach middle school or junior high school education, and must have completed:

1. A program, which has been approved by the Board, for teaching the use of computers; or

2. Six semester hours of course work that included:

(a) Methods for teaching the use of a computer or educational issues related to computers;

(b) An introduction to using:

(1) The computer keyboard and printer;

(2) Basic operating commands; and

(3) Computer terminology; and

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 9-11-89; A by R119-99, 8-16-2000; R005-05, 10-31-2005)

NAC 391.196 Endorsement to teach computer programming or computer science. (NRS 385.080, 391.019) To receive an endorsement to teach computer programming or computer science in kindergarten through grade 12, a person must have a valid elementary, secondary or special license, or a valid license to teach middle school or junior high school education, and must complete:

1. A program, which has been approved by the Board, for teaching computer programming or computer science; or

2. Twelve semester hours in courses of study which include the following:

(a) Methods for teaching the use of a computer or educational issues involved in the teaching of computers, or both;

(b) Methods for teaching computer programming; and

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 10-17-86; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 9-11-89; R021-01, 10-22-2001, eff. 7-1-2007; R005-05, 10-31-2005; R005-05, 10-31-2005, eff. 7-1-2007)

NAC 391.202 Endorsement to teach computer-based applications. (NRS 391.019) To receive an endorsement to teach computer-based applications that include issues relating to educational technology or tools for productivity, communication and research in kindergarten through grade 12, a person must have a valid elementary, secondary or special license, or a valid license to teach middle school or junior high school education, and must have completed:

1. A program, which has been approved by the Board, for teaching computer-based applications; or

2. Twelve semester hours of course work that covered:

(a) Educational issues relating to computers;

(b) Methods for teaching the integration of technology with curriculum; and

(1) Productivity tools such as word processing, databases and spreadsheets;

(2) Communication tools;

(3) Research tools;

(4) Multimedia tools; or

(5) Other applications approved by the Board.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 9-11-89; A by R119-99, 8-16-2000; R005-05, 10-31-2005)

NAC 391.215 Endorsement to teach art. (NRS 385.080, 391.019) To receive an endorsement to teach art, a person must hold a bachelor’s degree and:

1. Have completed an approved program of preparation for teaching art; or

2. Have completed:

(a) Thirty-six semester hours in the principles of fine and applied arts which included:

(1) The history of art;

(2) Design;

(3) Drawing;

(4) Painting;

(5) Digital or graphic arts;

(6) Ceramics or sculpture; and

(7) Photography or printmaking; and

(b) Twenty-two semester hours of professional education which included:

(1) Foundations of education;

(2) Methods of teaching art in elementary or secondary schools; and

(3) Eight semester hours of supervised teaching.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.260, eff. 10-23-81]—(NAC A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R025-07, 10-31-2007)

NAC 391.220 Endorsement as professional teacher of art. (NRS 385.080) To receive an endorsement as a professional teacher of art, a person must:

1. Meet all the requirements for an endorsement to teach art;

2. Hold a master’s degree; and

3. Have 3 years of verified experience as an art teacher in state-approved schools.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.270, eff. 10-23-81]

NAC 391.223 Endorsement to provide audiological services; exception. (NRS 391.019)

1. To receive an endorsement to provide audiological services in kindergarten through grade 12, a person must hold a:

(a) Certificate of Clinical Competence as an audiologist issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association;

(b) Master’s degree in audiology from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association; or

(1) Successfully completed at least 300 hours of supervised clinical experience in audiology or speech pathology, or both; and

(2) Earned at least 60 credits in courses related to the normal development, function and use of speech and language or hearing, including, but not limited to, the management of disorders of speech or hearing and the legal, professional and ethical practices of audiology or speech pathology. At least 24 credits, not including credits earned for a thesis or dissertation, must have been earned in courses directly relating to audiology or speech pathology.

2. An endorsement issued pursuant to subsection 1 is not required to provide audiological services in kindergarten through grade 12.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 1-24-96)

NAC 391.225 Endorsement to teach drivers’ education. (NRS 385.080, 391.019) To receive an endorsement authorizing the teaching of a course in drivers’ education, a person must:

1. Hold a bachelor’s degree;

2. Hold a valid secondary or special license to teach, excluding a business and industry endorsement; and

3. Have completed 3 semester hours of credit in basic concepts of drivers’ education and traffic safety from an accredited college or university.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.280, eff. 10-23-81]—(NAC A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 11-4-91; R098-04, 8-25-2004; R024-07, 10-31-2007)

NAC 391.233 Endorsement to teach Great Basin Native American language. (NRS 391.019)

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, to receive an endorsement to teach a course in a Great Basin Native American language, a person must:

(a) Have a high school diploma or its equivalent;

(b) Have completed 6 semester hours of course work that included, without limitation:

(1) Professional education and teaching methodology; or

(2) The study of Native American languages; and

(1) A council of a tribe of Native Americans who speak that language; or

(2) A qualified official of a university or college.

2. An endorsement issued pursuant to this section:

(a) Is valid for 3 years.

(b) Is renewable.

3. An applicant for an endorsement issued pursuant to this section:

(a) Must submit with his application:

(1) The applicable documents and fees required for initial licensure pursuant to NAC 391.045; and

(2) Written documentation verifying his certification as a fluent speaker of the language he proposes to teach.

(b) Is not subject to the provisions of NAC 391.030 and 391.036.

4. A person who does not possess the qualifications required by paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection 1, but does possess the qualifications required by paragraph (c) of subsection 1, may teach a course in a Great Basin Native American language without an endorsement issued pursuant to this section if a licensed teacher is present in the classroom during the instruction. Written documentation of the person’s certification as a fluent speaker of the language he proposes to teach must be provided to the Department before he may begin teaching.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R085-97, eff. 1-9-98; A by R087-97, 1-14-98)

NAC 391.235 Endorsement to teach foreign language. (NRS 385.080, 391.019) To receive an endorsement to teach a foreign language, a person must hold:

1. An elementary or secondary license; or

2. A license to teach middle school or junior high school education,

Ê with a designated major or minor in the foreign language to be taught.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.300, eff. 10-23-81]—(A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R005-05, 10-31-2005)

NAC 391.237 Endorsements to teach English as second language; endorsement as professional teacher of English as second language. (NRS 385.080, 391.019, 391.032)

1. To receive an endorsement to teach English as a second language, a person must have:

(a) A valid elementary, secondary or special license, or a valid license to teach middle school or junior high school education; and

(b) Completed at least 12 semester hours of credit in a course of study that includes any of the following:

(1) Methods and materials for teaching English as a second language;

(2) Theories for the acquisition of a second language;

(3) Testing and evaluation of pupils studying English as a second language; or

(4) Developing a curriculum for pupils studying English as a second language.

2. To receive an endorsement as a professional teacher of English as a second language, a person must have completed the requirements for an endorsement to teach English as a second language and:

(a) Hold a master’s degree; and

(b) Have 3 years of experience as a teacher.

3. Requirements for the successful completion of a course of study in which a person is enrolled are in addition to the requirements to receive an endorsement.

4. The Superintendent of Public Instruction may issue a provisional 1-year endorsement to teach English as a second language to a person who has a deficiency in credits of more than 6 semester hours if the school district, charter school or private school that will employ the person provides a written assurance to the Superintendent of Public Instruction that the person will complete the courses of study necessary to ensure that he has a deficiency in credits of 6 semester hours or less by the end of the 1-year period for which the endorsement is valid. The written assurance must also identify the courses of study that will be completed.

5. Upon expiration of an endorsement issued pursuant to subsection 4, a person may apply for another provisional endorsement pursuant to NAC 391.055 if he satisfies the requirements of that section.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 12-15-86; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 11-4-91; R103-98, 12-18-98; R021-01, 10-22-2001, eff. 7-1-2002; R056-03, 10-21-2003; R005-05, 10-31-2005; R070-06, 9-18-2006)

NAC 391.240 Endorsement as professional teacher of foreign language. (NRS 385.080) To receive an endorsement as a professional teacher of a foreign language, a person must:

1. Have met all the requirements for an endorsement to teach a foreign language;

2. Hold a master’s degree; and

3. Have 3 years of verified experience as a teacher of a foreign language in state-approved schools.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.310, eff. 10-23-81]

NAC 391.242 Endorsements to teach program of bilingual education. (NRS 391.019, 391.032)

1. To teach pupils enrolled in a program of bilingual education, a person must:

(a) Hold an endorsement issued pursuant to this section; and

(b) Within 2 years after the issuance of an endorsement, pass an examination approved by the Commission which demonstrates his oral and written proficiency in the native language, if such an examination is available.

2. To receive an endorsement to teach pupils in a program of bilingual education, a person must hold a bachelor’s degree with a major in bilingual education, an elementary, secondary or special license, or a license to teach middle school or junior high school education, and must have completed:

(a) A bilingual program of preparation for teaching pupils who are identified as having limited proficiency in English which has been approved by the Board for this purpose; or

(b) At least 12 semester hours of credit in a course of study which includes theories for the acquisition of a second language and at least three of the following other areas of study:

(1) Methods of teaching language arts or reading in the native language;

(2) Methods of teaching math, science and social studies in the native language;

(3) Testing and evaluating pupils of a second language in English and the native language;

(4) Development of curriculum, materials and teaching methods for bilingual education;

(5) Native language and culture; or

(6) Bilingual education, history, philosophy and theory.

3. The Superintendent of Public Instruction may issue a provisional 1-year endorsement to teach a program of bilingual education to a person who has a deficiency in credits of more than 6 semester hours if the school district, charter school or private school that will employ the person provides a written assurance to the Superintendent of Public Instruction that the person will complete the courses of study necessary to ensure that he has a deficiency in credits of 6 semester hours or less by the end of the 1-year period for which the endorsement is valid. The written assurance must also identify the courses of study that will be completed.

4. Upon expiration of an endorsement issued pursuant to subsection 3, a person may apply for another provisional endorsement pursuant to NAC 391.055 if he satisfies the requirements of that section.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 3-18-94; A 1-10-96; 9-6-96; R021-01, 10-22-2001, eff. 7-1-2002; R056-03, 10-21-2003; R005-05, 10-31-2005; R070-06, 9-18-2006)

NAC 391.243 Endorsement to teach American Sign Language. (NRS 391.019)

1. A person may receive an endorsement to teach American Sign Language in kindergarten through grade 12 if he:

(a) Holds a bachelor’s degree;

(b) Has completed at least 12 semester hours of course work in professional education and the methods of teaching from a regionally accredited college or university of which at least 6 semester hours of credit must have been earned in the methods of teaching basic subjects, including, without limitation, literacy or language arts, mathematics, science and social studies; and

(c) Has completed at least 24 semester hours of course work in American Sign Language from a regionally accredited college or university or holds:

(1) An American Sign Language Teachers Association Certificate issued by the American Sign Language Teachers Association;

(2) An Interpreting Certificate issued by the National Association of the Deaf that is at least a level 4 certificate;

(3) A Certificate of Interpretation or Certificate of Transliteration issued by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf; or

(4) A certificate as a certified deaf interpreter issued by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.

2. The holder of an endorsement to teach American Sign Language may teach only the language set forth in the endorsement.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R089-99, eff. 10-25-99)

NAC 391.245 Endorsement to teach industrial arts. (NRS 385.080)

1. To receive an endorsement to teach industrial arts, a person must hold a bachelor’s degree and have completed:

(a) An approved program of preparation for teaching industrial arts; or

(b) The following requirements:

(1) Thirty-six semester hours in drafting, electricity, electronics, graphic arts, power, transportation, manufacturing and construction, including at least two of the following subjects:

(I) Ceramics;

(II) Crafts;

(III) Metals;

(IV) Plastics;

(V) Textiles; or

(VI) Wood; and

(2) Twenty-two semester hours of credit in professional education including:

(I) Historical development of technology;

(II) Principles, methods and materials in the teaching of industrial arts;

(III) Eight semester credits in supervised teaching; and

(IV) Foundations of education.

2. Proof of work experience as a journeyman in a related field of instruction may be applied toward renewal of this endorsement at the rate of 200 hours for 1 semester hour of credit up to a maximum of 3 hours of credit.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.320, eff. 10-23-81]

NAC 391.250 Endorsement as professional teacher of industrial arts. (NRS 385.080)

1. To receive an endorsement as a professional teacher of industrial arts, a person must:

(a) Meet all requirements for an endorsement to teach industrial arts;

(b) Hold a master’s degree; and

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.330, eff. 10-23-81]

NAC 391.252 Endorsement to teach Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Program. (NRS 391.019)

1. To receive an endorsement to teach pupils in the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Program developed pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 2031, a person must:

(a) Hold a bachelor’s degree; and

(b) Have received, from the secretary of the military branch he serves in or has retired from, certification as an instructor in the Program.

2. The holder of an endorsement to teach pupils in the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Program may teach the course only in grades 7 to 12, inclusive.

3. An endorsement to teach pupils in the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Program is not required to teach the course.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 10-14-93; A by R021-01, 10-22-2001, eff. 7-1-2002)

NAC 391.255 Endorsement as school library media specialist. (NRS 385.080, 391.019) To receive an endorsement as a school library media specialist, a person must have a valid elementary, secondary or special teaching license, excluding a business and industry endorsement, or a valid license to teach middle school or junior high school education, excluding a business and industry endorsement, and must:

1. Have completed a program for school library media specialists which has been approved by the Board or a regional accrediting association;

2. Hold a master’s degree in library science, with specialization in school librarianship, from a school accredited by the American Library Association; or

3. Have completed 21 semester hours of course work in the following subjects:

(a) Organization and administration of a school library.

(b) The cataloging and classification of materials for a library.

(d) The use and selection of educational media for a library.

(e) Children’s and young adults’ literature.

(f) Computers in the library.

(g) A supervised practicum in an elementary, middle, junior high or secondary school library.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.340, eff. 10-23-81]—(NAC A 10-17-86; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 11-4-91; R103-97, 1-8-98; R005-05, 10-31-2005)

NAC 391.265 Endorsement as professional school library media specialist. (NRS 385.080, 391.019) To receive an endorsement as a professional school library media specialist, a person must:

1. Hold a master’s degree in any field;

2. Have met all the requirements for an endorsement as a school library media specialist, and have completed an additional 9 semester hours in curriculum and instruction, educational technology or information technology; and

3. Have 3 years of experience, in state-approved schools or accredited private schools, as a librarian or school library media specialist.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.360, eff. 10-23-81]—(NAC A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 11-4-91; R103-97, 1-8-98)

NAC 391.270 Endorsement to teach music. (NRS 385.080, 391.019) To receive an endorsement to teach music, a person must have a bachelor’s degree and:

1. Have completed an approved program of preparation for teaching music; or

2. Have completed:

(a) Twenty-two semester hours of professional education which included:

(1) Foundations of education;

(2) Methods of teaching music in elementary or secondary grades; and

(3) Eight semester hours of supervised teaching; and

(b) Thirty-six semester hours in the foundations of music which included:

(1) Music theory;

(2) The history or literature of music;

(3) Applied music, including an area of specialization in vocal or instrumental music;

(4) Conducting;

(5) Techniques for brass, woodwind, percussion, piano and string instruments;

(6) Diction or vocal techniques and pedagogy; and

(7) Music ensemble.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.370, eff. 10-23-81]—(NAC A 10-17-86; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 11-4-91; R005-05, 10-31-2005; R027-07, 10-31-2007)

NAC 391.275 Endorsement as professional teacher of music. (NRS 385.080) To receive an endorsement as a professional teacher of music, a person must:

1. Meet all the requirements for an endorsement to teach music;

2. Hold a master’s degree; and

3. Have 3 years of verified experience as a music teacher in state-approved schools.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.380, eff. 10-23-81]

NAC 391.277 Endorsement to teach occupational therapy. (NRS 391.019)

1. To receive an endorsement to teach pupils in a program of occupational therapy, a person must:

(a) Hold a:

(1) Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy;

(2) Master’s degree in occupational therapy; or

(3) Bachelor’s or master’s degree in any other field of study and have successfully completed an educational program for occupational therapists which is accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association in collaboration with the American Occupational Therapy Association;

(b) Hold a license as an occupational therapist issued by the board of occupational therapy in this State; and

2. Such an endorsement is not required to teach pupils in a program of occupational therapy.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 12-20-93)

NAC 391.279 Endorsement to teach physical therapy. (NRS 391.019)

1. To receive an endorsement to teach pupils in a program of physical therapy, a person must:

(a) Hold a:

(1) Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy;

(2) Master’s degree in physical therapy; or

(3) Bachelor’s or master’s degree in any other field of study and have successfully completed an educational program for physical therapists which is accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association; and

(b) Hold a license as a physical therapist issued by the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

2. Such an endorsement is not required to teach pupils in a program of physical therapy.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 12-20-93)

NAC 391.280 Endorsement to teach physical education. (NRS 385.080, 391.019) To receive an endorsement to teach physical education, a person must hold a bachelor’s degree and have completed:

1. An approved program of preparation for teaching physical education in kindergarten through grade 12; or

2. A course of study consisting of:

(a) Forty-two semester hours of credit which includes course work in each of the following areas of study:

(1) Anatomical kinesiology or mechanical kinesiology, or both;

(2) The physiology of exercise;

(3) Testing and measuring the skill and ability of a pupil in physical education;

(4) The psychological or social aspects of physical education, or both;

(5) Motor learning or motor development;

(6) Adapted physical education;

(7) Movement activities for pupils in preschool and primary grades;

(8) Movement activities for pupils in intermediate grades;

(9) Advanced first aid or an equivalent course of study; and

(10) Methods and techniques of teaching:

(I) Physical fitness;

(II) Team sports;

(III) Rhythms and dance or rhythmic activities for pupils in elementary school; and

(IV) Individual sports; and

(b) Twenty-two semester hours of credit in professional education which included:

(1) Foundations of education;

(2) Methods of teaching physical education in elementary and secondary grades; and

(3) Eight semester hours of credit as a student teacher in a composite program in elementary school, middle school or junior high school, and high school grades which includes 4 semester hours of credit in elementary grades and 4 semester hours of credit in secondary grades.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.390, eff. 10-23-81]—(NAC A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 9-13-91; R005-05, 10-31-2005)

NAC 391.282 Endorsement to teach dance education. (NRS 391.019) On or after September 1, 1996, an applicant for an endorsement to teach dance education must:

1. Hold a bachelor’s degree;

2. Hold an elementary, secondary or special license, excluding a business and industry endorsement, or a license to teach middle school or junior high school education, excluding a business and industry endorsement; and

3. Have completed:

(a) A program for the teaching of dance education which has been approved by the Board; or

(b) A combination of at least 16 semester hours of credit in any of the following areas of study:

(1) At least 2 semester hours in the fundamentals of dance, including, but not limited to:

(I) Awareness of the body;

(II) The basic principles of dance; or

(III) The improvisation of dance;

(2) At least 3 semester hours in the history and development of dance, including, but not limited to:

(I) The history of dance;

(II) The styles and techniques of dance; or

(III) A survey of dance forms, including, but not limited to, ballet, modern, jazz and tap;

(3) At least 3 semester hours in the kinesiology relating to the performance of dance, including, but not limited to:

(I) Anatomy and physiology;

(II) The anatomy and physiology of exercise for the performance of dance; or

(III) The care and prevention of injuries that occur during the performance of dance;

(4) At least 3 semester hours in the composition of dance, including, but not limited to:

(I) An analysis of the rhythms relating to dance;

(II) The spatial relationships involved in the performance of dance; or

(III) The choreography of dance;

(5) At least 3 semester hours in the methods of teaching dance; or

(6) At least 2 semester hours in the techniques of dance in at least two of the following dance forms:

(I) Ballet;

(II) Modern;

(III) Jazz; or

(IV) Tap.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 6-19-96; A by R005-05, 10-31-2005)

NAC 391.285 Endorsement to teach reading. (NRS 385.080, 391.019)

1. To receive an endorsement to teach reading, a person must:

(a) Hold a bachelor’s degree;

(b) Hold a valid elementary, secondary or special license to teach, excluding a business and industry endorsement, or a valid license to teach middle school or junior high school education, excluding a business and industry endorsement; and

(c) Have at least 16 semester hours of preparation in separate or integrated courses related to reading in each of the following subjects:

(1) Foundations of reading;

(2) Elementary methods and materials;

(3) Secondary methods and materials;

(4) Diagnosis of reading disabilities; and

(5) Practical experience in reading remediation.

2. To renew this endorsement, the holder must have completed 6 semester hours of graduate courses in reading and literacy education or either of them.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.450, eff. 10-23-81]—(NAC A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 11-4-91; 11-22-91; 1-27-93; R099-04, 8-25-2004; R005-05, 10-31-2005)

NAC 391.290 Endorsement as specialist in teaching reading. (NRS 385.080, 391.019) To receive an endorsement as a specialist in teaching reading, a person must:

1. Hold a master’s degree;

2. Have 3 years of verified experience as a teacher in state-approved schools;

3. Hold a valid elementary, secondary or special license to teach, excluding a business and industry endorsement, or a valid license to teach middle school or junior high school education, excluding a business and industry endorsement; and

4. Have completed at least 16 graduate semester hours of courses in reading in each of the following subjects:

(a) Foundations of reading;

(b) Etiology and diagnosis of reading problems;

(d) Research in reading.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.460, eff. 10-23-81]—(NAC A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 11-4-91; R099-04, 8-25-2004; R005-05, 10-31-2005)

NAC 391.305 Endorsement to serve as school nurse. (NRS 385.080, 391.019)

1. Except as otherwise provided in NAC 391.307 and this section, to receive an endorsement to serve as a school nurse, a person must hold a valid license issued by the State Board of Nursing to practice as a registered nurse and must:

(a) Submit evidence of having received a baccalaureate degree and having completed an educational program that:

(1) Grants postgraduate certificates in school nursing; and

(2) Is under a regionally accredited institution of higher learning;

(b) Hold a degree in nursing earned under a college or university baccalaureate program in nursing accredited by the National League for Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education;

(1) A baccalaureate degree; and

(2) Certification as a school nurse from the National Board for Certification of School Nurses; or

(d) Hold a baccalaureate degree and certification as a:

(1) Family nursing practitioner;

(2) Pediatric nursing practitioner;

(3) School nursing practitioner; or

(4) School nursing generalist,

Ê from the American Nurses Association or from the State Board of Nursing.

2. The Superintendent of Public Instruction may grant an endorsement to a person who is a registered nurse and holds a baccalaureate degree from a program in nursing that is not accredited by the National League for Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education if, in his discretion, the courses offered and requirements for a diploma from the unaccredited program are comparable with an accredited program.

3. To renew an endorsement to serve as a school nurse, the holder must:

(a) Continue to hold a valid license issued by the State Board of Nursing; and

(b) Each time that the license is renewed by the State Board of Nursing, deliver a copy of the license to the Teacher Licensure Office within the Department.

4. The provisions of this section do not apply to a registered nurse who:

(a) Holds a current license issued by the State Board of Nursing pursuant to the provisions of NRS 632.150; and

(b) Has been employed in this State as a school nurse for not less than 1 year immediately preceding July 1, 1993.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.420, eff. 10-23-81]—(NAC A 9-1-85; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 7-23-92, eff. 7-1-93; 3-18-94; 12-15-94; R101-99, 2-24-2000; R021-01, 10-22-2001, eff. 7-1-2002; R100-04, 8-25-2004)

NAC 391.307 Authorization to serve as school nurse without endorsement. (NRS 391.019)

1. The Superintendent of Public Instruction may authorize a person who has not received an endorsement pursuant to NAC 391.305 to serve as a nurse in a school district whose enrollment is less than 5,000 pupils if the school district provides evidence to the Superintendent that a person who has received such an endorsement is not available for hire. The person must:

(a) Hold a current license as a registered nurse from the State Board of Nursing and be supervised by a person who has been endorsed to serve as a school nurse pursuant to NAC 391.305; or

(b) If the school district does not have in its employ a person to act as supervisor who has been endorsed to serve as a school nurse:

(1) Hold a current license as a registered nurse from the State Board of Nursing; and

(2) Submit evidence to the Superintendent of Public Instruction that he is in the process of satisfying the requirements found in NAC 391.305 to receive an endorsement as a school nurse.

2. The Superintendent shall not authorize a person to serve as a school nurse pursuant to subsection 1 for more than 5 years, unless the school district submits evidence that it was unable to employ a sufficient number of persons qualified to hold an endorsement to serve as a school nurse. The evidence must include:

(a) Copies of advertisements placed in newspapers and journals of nursing that were circulated within this State;

(b) Copies of letters advertising employment that were sent to institutions awarding baccalaureate degrees in nursing; and

(c) A list of the persons who applied for the position of school nurse together with copies of their applications and any educational transcripts received by the school district.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 7-23-92, eff. 7-1-93)

NAC 391.310 Endorsement as professional nurse for schools. (NRS 385.080)

1. To receive an endorsement to serve as a professional nurse for schools, a person must:

(a) Have met all of the requirements for an endorsement as a school nurse with a bachelor’s degree;

(b) Hold a master’s degree; and

2. To renew this endorsement, the holder must:

(a) Have earned 6 semester hours of credit in education or nursing; and

(b) Continue to hold a valid license issued by the State Board of Nursing.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.430, eff. 10-23-81]

NAC 391.315 Endorsement to serve as school psychologist: General qualifications; renewal. (NRS 385.080, 391.019)

1. To qualify for an endorsement to serve as a school psychologist, a person must:

(a) Have accomplished each of the following:

(1) Hold a graduate degree from an accredited institution;

(2) Have preparation in school psychology;

(3) Have successfully completed the areas of study listed in NAC 391.316;

(4) Have earned 60 semester hours of graduate credits in the areas of study listed in NAC 391.316 and 391.317; and

(5) Have completed an internship in school psychology as provided in NAC 391.319;

(b) Hold a certificate as a nationally certified school psychologist issued by the National School Psychology Certification System of the National Association of School Psychologists; or

2. To renew an endorsement to serve as a school psychologist, the holder of the endorsement must:

(a) Comply with the provisions of NAC 391.065; or

(b) Hold a certificate of renewal as a nationally certified school psychologist issued by the National School Psychology Certification System of the National Association of School Psychologists.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.440, eff. 10-23-81]—(NAC A 4-27-84; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 11-27-91; 7-16-92; R089-99, 10-25-99)

NAC 391.316 Endorsement to serve as school psychologist: Required areas of study. (NRS 385.080, 391.019) The required areas of study for an endorsement to serve as a school psychologist are as follows:

1. In the area of psychology and education of the normal child:

(a) Child development;

(b) Child and adolescent psychology; and

2. In the area of psychology and education of children with disabilities:

(a) Abnormal psychology; or

(b) The child who is emotionally disturbed or behaviorally disordered, or both.

3. In the area of psychoeducational assessment:

(a) Assessment of individual intelligence;

(b) Testing of individual personality or projective assessment, with a practicum;

(d) Standardized appraisal.

4. In the area of techniques of intervention:

(a) A practicum on individual counseling; and

(b) The process of counseling.

5. In the area of experimental design:

(a) Statistics; and

(b) Methodology for research.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 4-27-84; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 11-27-91)

NAC 391.317 Endorsement to serve as school psychologist: Optional areas of study. (NRS 385.080, 391.019) Credit earned by completing any of the following optional areas of study may be counted toward meeting the requirements for an endorsement as a school psychologist:

1. In the area of psychology and education of the normal child:

(a) Educational psychology.

(b) Development of a curriculum.

(d) Theories of personality.

(e) Affective education.

2. In the area of psychology and education of children with disabilities:

(a) Theories of learning disabilities.

(b) Psychology of persons with disabilities.

3. In the area of characteristics of school systems:

(a) Services of personnel for pupils.

(b) Multicultural education.

4. In the area of psychoeducational assessment:

(a) Assessments for careers or vocations.

(b) Physiological assessment.

(d) Assessment of the gifted and talented.

5. In the area of techniques of intervention:

(a) Techniques for group counseling, with a practicum.

(b) Techniques for consultation or clinical interviewing.

(d) Psychotherapy and advanced counseling.

(e) Techniques for behavioral analysis and management.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 4-27-84; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 9-13-91; 11-27-91)

NAC 391.318 Endorsement to serve as school psychologist: Requirements for practicum. (NRS 385.080, 391.019) To receive credit for completing a practicum, an applicant seeking an endorsement to serve as a school psychologist must be able to show that the practicum:

1. Was taken concurrently with or after his last required areas of study in the applicable area of training; and

2. Was supervised by a representative of the educational institution which sponsored the practicum working with a person who holds an endorsement as a school psychologist and is employed by a school district.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 4-27-84; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 11-27-91)

NAC 391.319 Endorsement to serve as school psychologist: Internship in psychology. (NRS 385.080)

1. The internship in psychology which is prerequisite to an endorsement as a school psychologist must meet the criteria set forth in this section.

2. The intern’s period of service must be started concurrently with or after the last required training in the program of school psychology provided by the educational institution. The period must consist of two full-time regular consecutive semesters or 1,000 hours of supervised and practical experience. The period must be completed within 3 years after it is started.

3. At least half of the period of internship must be served in an accredited school system or a school system which is approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The remaining part may be served in some other public agency which is approved by the Superintendent.

4. The internship must be supervised jointly by:

(a) A representative of the graduate program of the educational institution where the intern earned his degree; and

(b) A person who holds an endorsement as a school psychologist and who is employed in that capacity by a school district, or by a person of equivalent education and training if the internship is in some other public agency.

5. In lieu of an internship consisting of two full-time regular semesters or 1,000 hours, the Superintendent of Public Instruction may accept a partial internship and 3 years of experience as a school psychologist in another jurisdiction if the experience is verified as having been successful.

6. The Department will issue a provisional endorsement to serve as a school psychologist to an intern who has completed one full-time regular semester or 500 hours of supervised, practical experience in an accredited school system or an approved public agency if at least half the experience has been in the school system and the intern has fulfilled all the other requirements for a regular endorsement. A provisional endorsement to serve as a school psychologist is effective for 2 years but may not be renewed.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 4-27-84)

NAC 391.320 Endorsement to serve as social worker. (NRS 385.080, 391.019)

1. To receive an endorsement to serve as a social worker, a person must:

(a) Hold a current license issued by the Board of Examiners for Social Workers; and

(b) Have completed an educational program for social workers in schools which includes a practicum in schools.

2. In addition to the requirements listed in subsection 1, a person who wishes to receive such an endorsement must:

(a) Have completed a program to serve as a social worker in schools that is approved by the Board;

(b) Hold the credential issued by the National Association of Social Workers certifying that the holder is a specialist in social work in schools; or

(c) Hold a master’s degree in social work from a college or university that has been accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

3. To renew the endorsement, the holder must:

(a) Have completed at least 6 semester hours in education relating to social work in schools or an equal amount of credit for in-service work relating to social work in schools; and

(b) Continue to hold a valid license issued by the Board of Examiners for Social Workers.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.470, eff. 10-23-81]—(NAC A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 11-27-91)

NAC 391.325 Endorsement to serve as staff specialist. (NRS 385.080)

1. The Department will, in an appropriate case, issue an endorsement authorizing a person to serve as a staff specialist. The holder of the endorsement is entitled to perform technical, nonteaching or nonsupervisory services, including services:

(a) In research and development;

(b) As a consultant;

(d) Concerning educational media, including television.

2. To receive this endorsement, a person must:

(a) Hold a bachelor’s degree; and

(b) Have 3 years of verified experience in the area of the services in which he seeks to specialize.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.480, eff. 10-23-81]

NAC 391.330 Endorsement as emergency substitute teacher. (NRS 391.019)

1. To receive an endorsement as an emergency substitute teacher, a person must earn a high school diploma or its equivalent.

2. An endorsement as an emergency substitute teacher:

(a) Is valid for 3 years after the date of issuance; and

(b) Is not renewable unless, at the time the person applies for the endorsement, he has complied with the requirements of NRS 391.090.

3. A school district whose enrollment is less than 9,000 pupils may, in an emergency, hire an emergency substitute teacher to serve as a teacher in kindergarten through grade 12, as needed.

4. Upon the written request of a school district whose enrollment is 9,000 pupils or more, the Department may, in an emergency, authorize the school district to hire an emergency substitute teacher to serve as a teacher in kindergarten through grade 12 in a school that is located in a rural area of the school district.

5. A person employed pursuant to subsection 3 or 4 may not serve as a teacher in one classroom for more than 5 days in any 20-day period. Except in an emergency, a school district shall not allow a person solely holding an endorsement as an emergency substitute teacher to serve as a teacher.

6. An applicant for an endorsement as an emergency substitute teacher is exempt from the provisions of:

(a) NAC 391.030 in its entirety regarding the subject of title 34 of NRS and, to the extent that it conflicts with subsection 1 of this section, regarding compliance with NRS 391.090 on the subjects of the federal and state constitutions;

(b) NAC 391.036; and

7. As used in this section, “in an emergency” means the occurrence of an unforeseen circumstance which requires immediate action, including any period during which a licensed teacher or substitute teacher is not immediately available.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 10-8-93; A 1-11-96; R092-97, 1-14-98; R183-97, 1-30-98; R022-01, 10-22-2001)

NAC 391.332 Endorsement as substitute teacher; period for which substitute teacher may be hired. (NRS 391.019)

1. To receive an endorsement as a substitute teacher in kindergarten through grade 12, a person must:

(a) Have completed at least 62 semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university, including at least 6 semester hours of credit in professional education; or

(b) Possess a baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college or university.

2. A school district may hire a person who has an endorsement as a substitute teacher in kindergarten through grade 12 for:

(a) Unlimited days of service if filling the position of a licensed teacher who is under contract.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, 60 days of service if filling a teaching position for which a licensed teacher has not been hired under contract.

3. The Department may grant a school district one extension for 30 days with regard to a person who is hired pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 2 in an exceptional case upon request from the superintendent of schools of the county school district or from the administrator of a state-approved private school. Upon the expiration of such an extension, a school district may apply for an additional extension pursuant to NAC 391.398 if the school district is unable to hire a licensed special education teacher.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 6-19-96; A by R219-97, 4-17-98)

NAC 391.335 Endorsement to teach grades 5 through 9. (NRS 391.019)

1. To receive an endorsement to teach pupils in grades 5 through 9, a person must hold a valid elementary or secondary license, or a license to teach middle school or junior high school education, and must have completed at least 12 semester hours of credit in at least three of the following areas of study:

(a) Teaching and evaluative strategies for the middle school, including study of skills relating to cooperative learning, interdisciplinary teaching and higher-order thinking.

(b) Methods of teaching mathematics, science, social studies, language arts or reading at a middle school level.

(c) Social and emotional needs of young adolescents, including study of issues relating to substance abuse, divorce, child abuse and neglect.

(d) Advisory role of a teacher when working with pupils and their respective parents.

(e) Philosophy, organization and curriculum of the middle school.

(f) Theory of scheduling, supervision and evaluation of programs and pupils in a middle school.

2. In addition, if the applicant does not have prior experience as a teacher in any grade from grade 5 through grade 9, he must have successfully completed a practicum with a maximum of 3 credits at grade 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9 in a middle school.

3. An endorsement to teach pupils in grades 5 through 9 is not required to teach pupils in a middle school.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 10-1-93; A by R005-05, 10-31-2005)

NAC 391.339 Endorsement to teach mathematics in grades 5 to 8, inclusive. (NRS 391.019)

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, to receive an endorsement to teach mathematics to pupils in grades 5 to 8, inclusive, a person must hold a valid elementary or secondary license, or a license to teach middle school or junior high school education, and must complete 24 semester hours of credit in courses in methods of teaching mathematics and courses involving:

(a) Algebraic structures;

(b) Geometry and measurement;

(d) The theory of numbers and solving problems;

(e) Computer literacy or computer science;

(f) Statistics or data analysis;

(g) Concepts of calculus, including an introduction to limits, derivatives and integrals or precalculus or differential calculus; and

(h) If necessary to complete 24 semester hours of credit:

(1) Euclidean or non-Euclidean geometry;

(2) The history of mathematics;

(3) Computer application or programming; and

(4) Finite mathematics.

2. A recipient of such an endorsement may teach in grades 5 to 8, inclusive, any course in mathematics included in the course of study adopted by the Board, up to and including Algebra I.

3. A licensed teacher may teach mathematics in a middle school without obtaining an endorsement pursuant to this section.

4. To renew an endorsement to teach mathematics to pupils in grades 5 to 8, inclusive, the holder must complete at least 6 semester hours of course work before the endorsement expires.

5. If a course in methods of teaching mathematics was not required for obtaining the initial endorsement, a person who received an endorsement to teach mathematics before January 11, 1996, must complete such a course to renew the endorsement.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 1-11-96; A by R005-05, 10-31-2005)

ENDORSEMENTS FOR TEACHING EXCEPTIONAL PUPILS

NAC 391.340 Qualifications for teaching pupils who have hearing impairments. (NRS 385.080, 391.019, 391.032)

1. Before teaching pupils, ages 3 to 21, inclusive, who have hearing impairments, a person must hold an endorsement issued pursuant to this section.

2. To receive the endorsement, the person must:

(a) Have completed a program of preparation for teaching pupils who have hearing impairments, which has been approved by the Board;

(b) Hold a license or certificate, issued by another state, with an endorsement to teach pupils who have hearing impairments;

(d) Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the education of pupils who have hearing impairments and have completed 8 semester hours of student teaching, equivalent field experience or 1 year of verifiable teaching experience in special education; or

(e) Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree and:

(1) Have completed 8 semester hours of student teaching of pupils who have hearing impairments, equivalent field experience with such pupils or 1 year of verifiable teaching experience with such pupils; and

(2) Have completed 18 semester hours of course work in any of the following areas:

(I) Characteristics of pupils who have hearing impairments;

(II) Methods of communication for pupils who have hearing impairments;

(III) Anatomy and physiology of the ear and the mechanisms of speech;

(IV) Audiology;

(V) Hearing aids and auditory training;

(VI) Development of the curriculum and methods of teaching pupils who have hearing impairments;

(VII) Parental involvement in programs for pupils who have disabilities;

(VIII) Linguistics, speech and language for pupils who have hearing impairments;

(IX) Introduction to special education or education of pupils who have disabilities; and

(X) Education or planning for the transition of pupils who have disabilities from their current placement to placement in additional educational programs, employment and living independently as an adult.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.530, eff. 10-23-81]—(NAC A 12-15-86; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 7-18-88; 11-27-91, eff. 1-11-91; 1-10-96)

NAC 391.343 Qualifications for teaching pupils who have specific learning disabilities, emotional disturbances or mild to moderate mental retardation. (NRS 385.080, 391.019, 391.032)

1. Before teaching pupils who have specific learning disabilities, emotional disturbances or mild to moderate mental retardation, a person must hold:

(a) An endorsement to perform the duties of a generalist in special education issued pursuant to this section; or

(b) A teacher’s elementary, secondary or special license with an endorsement in special education, a license to teach middle school or junior high school education with an endorsement in special education, or a bachelor’s or master’s degree with a major or minor in special education, must have completed at least 6 semester hours from the courses prescribed in subparagraph (2) of paragraph (d) of subsection 2 and must complete a program of preparation leading to licensing in this field within 3 years after beginning to teach such pupils.

2. To receive the endorsement to perform the duties of a generalist in special education, the person must:

(a) Have completed a program of preparation for teaching pupils who have specific learning disabilities, emotional disturbances or mental retardation, which has been approved by the Board;

(b) Hold a license or certificate, issued by another state, with an endorsement to teach pupils who have specific learning disabilities, emotional disturbances or mental retardation;

(c) Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the education of pupils who have specific learning disabilities, emotional disturbances or mental retardation and have completed 8 semester hours of student teaching, equivalent field experience or 1 year of verifiable teaching experience in special education; or

(d) Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree and:

(1) Have completed 8 semester hours of student teaching of pupils who have learning disabilities, emotional disturbances or mental retardation, equivalent field experience with such pupils or 1 year of verifiable teaching experience with such pupils; and

(2) Have completed 30 semester hours of course work, including course work in the following areas:

(I) Human growth and development;

(II) Educational psychology;

(III) Methods and materials of teaching reading or mathematics;

(IV) Additional studies in methods of teaching reading or mathematics;

(V) Introduction to special education or the education of pupils who have disabilities;

(VI) The characteristics of pupils who have specific learning disabilities, emotional disturbances or mental retardation;

(VII) The assessment of pupils who have disabilities;

(VIII) Behavior management;

(IX) Parental involvement in programs for pupils who have disabilities;

(X) Curriculum development or methods and strategies for teaching pupils who have specific learning disabilities, emotional disturbances or mental retardation; and

(XI) Education or planning for the transition of pupils who have disabilities from their current placement to placement in additional educational programs, employment and living independently as an adult.

Ê The requirement for course work in two of these areas may be satisfied by completing one course, of at least 3 semester hours, that encompasses both subject matters.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 3-7-84; A 11-25-86; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 7-18-88; 11-27-91, eff. 1-11-92; 1-10-96; R016-04, 8-25-2004; R005-05, 10-31-2005)

NAC 391.347 Limited endorsement to teach pupils who have specific learning disabilities, emotional disturbances or mild to moderate mental retardation. (NRS 385.080, 391.019, 391.032)

1. To receive a limited endorsement to teach pupils who have specific learning disabilities, emotional disturbances or mild to moderate mental retardation, a person must hold a teacher’s elementary, secondary or special license with an endorsement in special education, a license to teach middle school or junior high school education with an endorsement in special education, or a bachelor’s or master’s degree with a major or minor in special education, and must have completed 20 of the 30 semester hours prescribed in subparagraph (2) of paragraph (d) of subsection 2 of NAC 391.343 and the student teaching, equivalent field experience, or verifiable teaching experience prescribed in subparagraph (1) of paragraph (d) of subsection 2 of NAC 391.343.

2. The term of a limited endorsement is 3 years and the endorsement is not renewable. To continue teaching pupils who have specific learning disabilities, emotional disturbances or mild to moderate mental retardation, the holder must complete, during the term of his limited endorsement, the requirements for the general endorsement prescribed in subsection 2 of NAC 391.343.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 3-7-84; A 11-25-86; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 7-18-88; 11-27-91, eff. 1-11-92; 1-10-96; R016-04, 8-25-2004; R005-05, 10-31-2005)

NAC 391.350 Qualifications for teaching pupils who have serious emotional disturbances and moderate to intense needs for assistance and intervention. (NRS 385.080, 391.019, 391.032)

1. Before teaching pupils who have serious emotional disturbances and moderate to intense needs for assistance and intervention in their educational processes, a person must hold:

(a) An endorsement issued pursuant to this section; or

(b) A teacher’s elementary, secondary or special license with an endorsement in special education, a license to teach middle school or junior high school education with an endorsement in special education, or a bachelor’s or master’s degree with a major or minor in special education, must have completed 6 semester hours from the course work prescribed in subparagraph (2) of paragraph (e) of subsection 2 and must complete a program of preparation leading to licensing in this field within 3 years after beginning to teach such pupils.

2. To receive the endorsement, the person must:

(a) Have completed a program of preparation for teaching pupils who have serious emotional disturbances, which has been approved by the Board;

(b) Hold a license or certificate, issued by another state, with an endorsement to teach pupils who have serious emotional disturbances;

(c) Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the education of pupils who have serious emotional disturbances and have completed 8 semester hours of student teaching, equivalent field experience or 1 year of verifiable teaching experience in special education;

(d) Have:

(1) Met the requirements for an endorsement prescribed in NAC 391.343, 391.356, 391.360 or 391.370;

(2) One year of verifiable teaching experience with pupils who have serious emotional disturbances; and

(3) Completed 9 semester hours of the course work prescribed in sub-subparagraphs (IV), (V) and (VI) of subparagraph (2) of paragraph (e); or

(e) Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree and:

(1) Have completed 8 semester hours of student teaching of pupils who have serious emotional disturbances, equivalent field experience with such pupils or 1 year of verifiable teaching experience with such pupils; and

(2) Have completed 24 semester hours of course work, including course work in the following areas:

(I) Educational psychology;

(II) Human growth and development;

(III) Introduction to special education or the education of pupils who have disabilities;

(IV) The assessment of pupils who have disabilities;

(V) Characteristics of pupils who have emotional disturbances;

(VI) Curriculum development or methods and strategies for teaching pupils who have emotional disturbances;

(VII) Education or planning for the transition of pupils who have disabilities from their current placement to placement in additional educational programs, employment and living independently as an adult;

(VIII) Behavior management; and

(IX) Parental involvement in programs for pupils who have disabilities.

Ê The requirement for course work in two of these areas may be satisfied by completing one course, of at least 3 semester hours, that encompasses both subject matters.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.550, eff. 10-23-81]—(NAC A 3-7-84; 11-25-86; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 7-18-88; 11-27-91, eff. 1-11-92; 1-10-96; R103-03, 9-24-2003; R005-05, 10-31-2005)

NAC 391.356 Qualifications for teaching pupils who have specific learning disabilities and moderate to intense needs for assistance and intervention. (NRS 385.080, 391.019, 391.032)

1. Before teaching pupils who have specific learning disabilities and moderate to intense needs for assistance and intervention in their educational processes, a person must hold:

(a) An endorsement issued pursuant to this section; or

(b) A teacher’s elementary, secondary or special license with an endorsement in special education, a license to teach middle school or junior high school education with an endorsement in special education, or a bachelor’s or master’s degree with a major or minor in special education, must have completed 6 semester hours from the courses prescribed in subparagraph (2) of paragraph (e) of subsection 2 and must complete a program of preparation leading to licensing in this field within 3 years after beginning to teach such pupils.

2. To receive the endorsement, the person must:

(a) Have completed a program of preparation for teaching pupils who have learning disabilities which has been approved by the Board;

(b) Hold a license or certificate, issued by another state, with an endorsement to teach pupils who have specific learning disabilities;

(c) Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in special education in the area of learning disabilities and have completed 8 semester hours of student teaching, equivalent field experience or 1 year of verifiable teaching experience in special education;

(d) Have:

(1) Met the requirements for an endorsement prescribed in NAC 391.343, 391.350, 391.360 or 391.370;

(2) One year of verifiable teaching experience with pupils who have specific learning disabilities; and

(3) Completed 9 semester hours of the course work prescribed in sub-subparagraphs (IV), (V) and (VI) of subparagraph (2) of paragraph (e); or

(e) Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree and:

(1) Have completed 8 semester hours of student teaching of pupils who have specific learning disabilities, equivalent field experience with such pupils or 1 year of verifiable teaching experience with such pupils; and

(2) Have completed 24 semester hours of course work, including course work in the following areas:

(I) Educational psychology;

(II) Human growth and development;

(III) Introduction to special education or the education of pupils who have disabilities;

(IV) The assessment of pupils who have disabilities;

(V) Characteristics of pupils who have learning disabilities;

(VI) Curriculum development or methods and strategies for teaching pupils who have learning disabilities;

(VIII) Behavior management; and

(IX) Parental involvement in programs for pupils who have disabilities.

Ê The requirement for course work in two of these areas may be satisfied by completing one course, of at least 3 semester hours, that encompasses both subject matters.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 3-7-84; A 11-25-86; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 7-18-88; 11-27-91, eff. 1-11-92; 1-10-96; R103-03, 9-24-2003; R005-05, 10-31-2005)

NAC 391.360 Qualifications for teaching pupils who have mental retardation and moderate to intense needs for assistance and intervention. (NRS 385.080, 391.019, 391.032)

1. Before teaching pupils who have mental retardation and have moderate to intense needs for assistance and intervention in their educational processes, a person must hold:

(a) An endorsement issued pursuant to this section; or

(b) A teacher’s elementary, secondary or special license with an endorsement in special education, a license to teach middle school or junior high school education with an endorsement in special education, or a bachelor’s or master’s degree with a major or minor in special education, must have completed 6 semester hours from the courses prescribed in subparagraph (2) of paragraph (e) of subsection 2 and must complete a program of preparation leading to licensing in this field within 3 years after beginning to teach such pupils.

2. To receive the endorsement, the person must:

(a) Have completed a program of preparation for teaching pupils who have mental retardation, which has been approved by the Board;

(b) Hold a license or certificate, issued by another state, with an endorsement to teach pupils who have mental retardation;

(c) Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in special education in the area of mental retardation and have completed 8 semester hours of student teaching, equivalent field experience or 1 year of verifiable teaching experience in special education;

(d) Have:

(1) Met the requirements for an endorsement prescribed in NAC 391.343, 391.350, 391.356 or 391.370;

(2) One year of verifiable teaching experience with pupils who have mental retardation and moderate to intense needs of assistance and intervention in their educational processes; and

(3) Completed 12 semester hours of the course work prescribed in sub-subparagraphs (IV) to (IX), inclusive, of subparagraph (2) of paragraph (e); or

(e) Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree and:

(1) Have completed 8 semester hours of student teaching of pupils who have mental retardation, equivalent field experience with such pupils or 1 year of verifiable teaching experience with such pupils; and

(2) Have completed 30 semester hours of course work, including course work in the following areas:

(I) Educational psychology;

(II) Human growth and development;

(III) Introduction to special education or the education of pupils who have disabilities;

(IV) The assessment of pupils who have disabilities;

(V) Characteristics of pupils who have mental retardation;

(VI) Curriculum development or methods and strategies for teaching pupils who have mental retardation;

(VII) Behavior management;

(VIII) Communication programming for pupils who have mental retardation;

(IX) Medical aspects of pupils who have disabilities;

(X) Education or planning for the transition of pupils who have disabilities from their current placement to additional educational programs, employment and living as an adult; and

(XI) Parental involvement in programs for pupils who have disabilities.

Ê The requirement for course work in two of these areas may be satisfied by completing one course, of at least 3 semester hours, that encompasses both subject matters.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.590, eff. 10-23-81]—(NAC A 3-7-84; 11-25-86; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 7-18-88; 11-27-91, eff. 1-11-92; 1-10-96; R103-03, 9-24-2003; R005-05, 10-31-2005)

NAC 391.363 Qualifications for teaching pupils who have disabilities and who are under 8 years of age. (NRS 385.080, 391.019, 391.032)

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, before teaching pupils who have disabilities and who are under 8 years of age in a program of early childhood special education, a person must:

(a) Hold an endorsement issued pursuant to this section; or

(b) Hold a teacher’s elementary or secondary license, a license to teach middle school or junior high school education, or a special license with an endorsement in special education, complete 6 semester hours from the courses prescribed in paragraph (b) of subsection 3 within 1 year after he begins that teaching and complete a program of preparation leading to licensing in early childhood special education within 3 years after he begins that teaching. The Department may grant a person an extension of up to 2 years in which to complete a program of preparation leading to licensing in early childhood special education upon receipt of:

(1) Documentation which shows that the courses prescribed in paragraph (b) of subsection 3 were not offered at times or locations available to the person; or

(2) Verification that the person’s medical condition prevented the person from enrolling in or completing the courses prescribed in paragraph (b) of subsection 3.

2. To receive the endorsement, a person must:

(a) Have completed a program of special education, approved by the Board, for children who have disabilities and who are under 8 years of age;

(b) Hold a current license or certificate with a similar endorsement issued by another state;

(c) Hold a master’s degree in early childhood special education and have completed 8 semester hours of student teaching, equivalent field experience or 1 year of verifiable teaching experience in early childhood special education; or

(d) Satisfy the requirements of subsection 3.

3. A person may also receive the endorsement if he:

(a) Holds an elementary or secondary license, a license to teach middle school or junior high school education, a special license with an endorsement in special education, or a bachelor’s or master’s degree in early childhood special education, special education, education for early childhood, child development or a related field that customarily involves providing service to children who have disabilities and who are under 8 years of age, such as counseling of children or families, educational or developmental psychology, speech pathology, physical or occupational therapy, elementary education, social work, or nursing if the person has at least 1 year of experience in pediatric nursing.

(b) Has completed at least 18 semester hours which included a course in each subject listed in subparagraphs (1) to (5), inclusive, with any remaining hours completed by courses in any of the subjects listed in subparagraphs (6) to (9), inclusive:

(1) Foundations or overview of early childhood special education;

(2) Typical and atypical development of children who are under 8 years of age;

(3) Assessment of children who have disabilities and who are under 8 years of age;

(4) Strategies for intervention or development of curriculum for children who have disabilities and who are under 8 years of age;

(5) Working with families of children who have disabilities and who are under 8 years of age;

(6) Issues regarding physical and medical management of children who have disabilities and who are under 8 years of age;

(7) Development of language and strategies for intervention for children who have disabilities and who are under 8 years of age;

(8) Social and emotional development and strategies for intervention for children who have disabilities and who are under 8 years of age; and

(9) Coordination and collaboration of services among other agencies and disciplines which serve children who have disabilities and who are under 8 years of age.

Ê For the purpose of completing the requirements for the subjects listed in subparagraphs (1) to (5), inclusive, a single course of 3 semester hours may be applied to satisfy the required course work in no more than two of those subjects.

(c) Has completed student teaching of pupils who have disabilities or developmental delays and who are under 8 years of age or has 1 year of verifiable experience, at the conclusion of which the person is eligible for reemployment, working as a teacher in a program of early childhood special education in a public or private agency that is licensed by the State or that has been approved by a national organization and which serves such pupils and their families or has completed equivalent field experience with such pupils through a regionally accredited college or university.

4. A person may teach in a class in which the majority of the children have developmental delays and are the age of pupils in kindergarten if the person:

(a) On or before September 1, 1994, has at least 3 years of experience teaching pupils who have developmental delays and are the age of pupils in kindergarten in a program of early childhood special education at a public or private agency that is licensed by the State or that has been approved by a national organization; and

(b) Holds a special education license for kindergarten through grade 12 issued pursuant to the provisions of NAC 391.343, 391.347, 391.350, 391.356, 391.360, 391.370 or 391.376.

5. Testing in the principles and methods of teaching pupils in kindergarten through grade 6 is not required to receive a special license with an endorsement to teach pupils who have disabilities and who are under 8 years of age. A person who, on December 13, 1999, holds a provisional special license to teach pupils who have disabilities and who are under 8 years of age that was provisioned on passing the competency test required by paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NAC 391.036 is exempt from the requirement to pass that test to receive a special license.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 3-7-84; A 11-25-86; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 7-18-88; 10-18-89; 11-27-91, eff. 1-11-92; 3-18-94; 2-24-95; 1-10-96; R122-99, 12-13-99; R005-05, 10-31-2005)

NAC 391.367 Qualifications for teaching adapted physical education to pupils who have disabilities. (NRS 385.080, 391.019, 391.032)

1. Before teaching adapted physical education to pupils, ages 3 to 21, inclusive, who have disabilities in a setting other than the regular classroom, a person must hold:

(a) An endorsement issued pursuant to this section; or

(b) A teacher’s elementary, secondary or special license with an endorsement in special education, a license to teach middle school or junior high school education with an endorsement in special education, or a bachelor’s or master’s degree with a major or minor in special education, must have completed 6 semester hours from the course work prescribed in subparagraph (2) of paragraph (d) of subsection 2 and must complete a program of preparation leading to licensing in this field within 3 years after beginning to teach such pupils.

2. To receive the endorsement, the person must:

(a) Have completed a program of preparation for teaching adapted physical education which has been approved by the Board;

(b) Hold a license or certificate, issued by another state, with an endorsement to teach adapted physical education to pupils who have disabilities;

(c) Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in adapted physical education and have completed a practicum, student teaching, equivalent field experience or 1 year of verifiable teaching experience in adapted physical education; or

(d) Have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in physical education or special education and:

(1) Have completed a practicum, student teaching, equivalent field experience or 1 year of verifiable teaching experience in adapted physical education; and

(2) Have completed 12 semester hours of course work, including course work in the following areas:

(I) Introduction to adapted physical education;

(II) Assessment of pupils for adapted physical education;

(III) Methods and strategies in adapted physical education;

(IV) Introduction to special education or the education of pupils who have disabilities; and

(V) Parental involvement in programs for pupils who have disabilities.

Ê The requirement for course work in two of these areas may be satisfied by completing one course, of at least 3 semester hours, that encompasses both subject matters.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 3-7-84; A 11-25-86; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 7-18-88; 11-27-91, eff. 1-11-92; 1-10-96; R005-05, 10-31-2005)

NAC 391.370 Qualifications for teaching pupils who have speech and language impairments. (NRS 385.080, 391.019, 391.032)

1. Before teaching pupils, ages 3 to 21, inclusive, who have speech and language impairments, a person must hold an endorsement issued pursuant to this section.

2. To receive the endorsement, the person must:

(a) Have completed a program of preparation for teaching pupils who have speech and language impairments, which has been approved by the Board;

(b) Hold a certificate of clinical competence in speech from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or an equivalent license from the Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech Pathology;

(c) Hold a license or certificate, issued by another state, with an endorsement to teach pupils who have speech and language impairments;

(d) Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the area of speech and language impairments, and have 8 semester hours of student teaching, a clinical practicum, equivalent field experience or 1 year of verifiable teaching experience with pupils who have speech and language impairments; or

(e) Have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree and:

(1) Have completed 8 semester hours in student teaching of pupils who have speech and language impairments, a clinical practicum with those pupils, equivalent field experience with those pupils or 1 year of verifiable teaching experience with those pupils; and

(2) Have completed at least 28 semester hours of course work, including course work in the following areas:

(I) Audiology;

(II) Methods for the assessment and treatment of the disorders of articulation, fluency, voice and language;

(III) The development of normal speech and language;

(IV) Science of speech and voice;

(V) Phonetics;

(VI) Introduction to special education or the education of pupils who have disabilities; and

(VII) Parental involvement in programs for pupils who have disabilities.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.610, eff. 10-23-81]—(NAC A 3-7-84; 11-25-86; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 7-18-88; 11-27-91, eff. 1-11-92; 1-10-96; R089-99, 10-25-99)

NAC 391.376 Endorsement as professional teacher of pupils who have disabilities. (NRS 385.080, 391.019) To receive an endorsement as a professional teacher of pupils who have disabilities, a person must:

1. Hold one of the endorsements described in NAC 391.340, 391.343, 391.350, 391.356, 391.360, 391.363, 391.367, 391.370, 391.380 or 391.390;

2. Hold a master’s degree; and

3. Have 3 years of verified experience in public or licensed private schools at the elementary, middle, junior high or high school grade level as a teacher of pupils who have disabilities in the specific area for which the endorsement is requested.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 3-7-84; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 11-27-91, eff. 1-11-92; 1-10-96; R005-05, 10-31-2005)

NAC 391.378 Qualifications for teaching pupils who have autism. [Effective through June 30, 2012.] (NRS 391.019, 391.032)

1. Before teaching pupils, ages 3 to 21, inclusive, who have autism, a person must hold:

(a) An endorsement issued pursuant to this section; or

(b) A special license with an endorsement in special education prescribed in NAC 391.343, 391.350, 391.356, 391.360, 391.363 or 391.370 and must complete a program of preparation leading to licensing in this field within 3 years after beginning to teach such pupils.

2. To receive the endorsement, the person must:

(a) Have completed a program of preparation for teaching pupils who have autism, which has been approved by the Board;

(b) Hold a license or certificate, issued by another state, with an endorsement to teach pupils who have autism;

(c) Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the education of pupils who have autism and have completed 8 semester hours of student teaching, equivalent field experience or 1 year of verifiable teaching experience in special education; or

(d) Have:

(1) Met the requirements for an endorsement prescribed in NAC 391.343, 391.350, 391.356, 391.360, 391.363 or 391.370;

(2) One year of verifiable teaching experience with pupils who have autism; and

(3) Completed course work in the following areas:

(I) Behavior management;

(II) Speech and language development;

(III) Assistive technology, or alternative or augmentative communication;

(IV) Characteristics of pupils who have autism; and

(V) Curriculum development or methods and strategies for teaching pupils who have autism.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 1-10-96, eff. 9-1-97; A by R103-03, 9-24-2003)

NAC 391.378 Qualifications for teaching pupils who have autism. [Effective July 1, 2012.] (NRS 391.019, 391.032)

1. Before teaching pupils, ages 3 to 21, inclusive, who have autism, a person must hold an endorsement issued pursuant to this section.

2. To receive the endorsement, the person must:

(a) Have completed a program of preparation for teaching pupils who have autism, which has been approved by the Board;

(b) Hold a license or certificate, issued by another state, with an endorsement to teach pupils who have autism;

(d) Have:

(1) Met the requirements for an endorsement prescribed in NAC 391.343, 391.350, 391.356, 391.360, 391.363 or 391.370;

(2) One year of verifiable teaching experience with pupils who have autism; and

(3) Completed course work in the following areas:

(I) Behavior management;

(II) Speech and language development;

(III) Assistive technology, or alternative or augmentative communication;

(IV) Characteristics of pupils who have autism; and

(V) Curriculum development or methods and strategies for teaching pupils who have autism.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 1-10-96, eff. 9-1-97; A by R103-03, 9-24-2003, eff. 7-1-2005; R007-05, 10-31-2005; R038-08, 6-17-2008)

NAC 391.380 Qualifications for teaching pupils who have orthopedic impairments. (NRS 385.080, 391.019, 391.032)

1. Before teaching pupils, ages 3 to 21, inclusive, who have orthopedic impairments, a person must hold:

(a) An endorsement issued pursuant to this section; or

(b) A teacher’s elementary, secondary or special license with an endorsement in special education, a license to teach middle school or junior high school education with an endorsement in special education, or a bachelor’s degree with a major or minor in special education, have completed 6 semester hours from the courses prescribed by subparagraph (2) of paragraph (d) of subsection 2 and must complete a program of preparation leading to licensing in this field within 3 years after beginning to teach such pupils.

2. To receive the endorsement, the person must:

(a) Have completed a program of preparation for teaching pupils who have orthopedic impairments, which has been approved by the Board;

(b) Hold a license or certificate, issued by another state, with an endorsement to teach pupils who have orthopedic impairments;

(c) Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the education of pupils who have physical or orthopedic impairments and have completed 8 semester hours of student teaching, equivalent field experience or 1 year of verifiable teaching experience in special education; or

(d) Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree and:

(1) Have completed 8 semester hours of student teaching of pupils who have orthopedic impairments, equivalent field experience with such pupils or 1 year of verifiable teaching experience with such pupils; and

(2) Have completed 18 semester hours of course work, including course work in the following areas:

(I) Introduction to special education or the education of pupils who have disabilities;

(II) The development of the curriculum and methods of teaching pupils who have orthopedic impairments;

(III) Parental involvement in programs for pupils who have disabilities;

(IV) Rehabilitative services, education or planning for the transition of pupils who have disabilities from their current placement to placement in additional educational programs, employment and living independently as an adult;

(V) Assessment and curriculum for pupils who have disabilities;

(VI) The study of anatomy, physiology and chronic problems of health or medical aspects of pupils who have disabilities; and

(VII) The study of therapeutic movement or basic motor skills.

Ê The requirement for course work in two of these areas may be satisfied by completing one course, of at least 3 semester hours, that encompasses both subject matters.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.630, eff. 10-23-81]—(NAC A 11-25-86; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 7-18-88; 11-27-91, eff. 1-11-92; 1-10-96; R005-05, 10-31-2005)

NAC 391.381 Qualifications for teaching pupils who have health impairments, other than orthopedic, that adversely affect educational performance. (NRS 391.019, 391.032)

1. Before teaching pupils, ages 3 to 21, inclusive, who have health impairments, other than orthopedic impairments, that adversely affect educational performance, a person must hold an endorsement issued pursuant to this section.

2. To receive the endorsement, the person must:

(a) Have completed a program of preparation for teaching pupils who have health impairments, other than orthopedic impairments, that adversely affect educational performance, which has been approved by the Board;

(b) Hold a license or certificate, issued by another state, with an endorsement to teach pupils who have health impairments, other than orthopedic impairments, that adversely affect educational performance;

(c) Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the education of pupils who have health impairments, other than orthopedic impairments, that adversely affect educational performance and have completed student teaching for 8 semester hours, equivalent field experience or 1 year of verifiable teaching experience in special education; or

(d) Hold one of the endorsements described in NAC 391.343, 391.347, 391.350, 391.356, 391.360, 391.376 or 391.380 and have completed course work in the following areas:

(1) Behavior management;

(2) Methods and strategies for teaching pupils who have disabilities; and

(3) Medical aspects of pupils who have disabilities.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 1-10-96, eff. 9-1-97)

NAC 391.383 Qualifications for teaching pupils who have traumatic brain injury. (NRS 391.019, 391.032)

1. Before teaching pupils, ages 3 to 21, inclusive, who have a traumatic brain injury, a person must hold an endorsement issued pursuant to this section.

2. To receive the endorsement, the person must:

(a) Have completed a program of preparation for teaching pupils who have a traumatic brain injury, which has been approved by the Board;

(b) Hold a license or certificate, issued by another state, with an endorsement to teach pupils who have a traumatic brain injury;

(c) Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the education of pupils who have a traumatic brain injury and have completed 8 semester hours of student teaching, equivalent field experience or 1 year of verifiable teaching experience in special education; or

(d) Hold one of the endorsements described in NAC 391.343, 391.347, 391.350, 391.356, 391.360, 391.363, 391.370, 391.376 or 391.380 and have completed course work in the following areas:

(1) Behavior management;

(2) Neurological aspects of pupils who have disabilities; and

(3) Methods and strategies for teaching pupils who have learning disabilities or a traumatic brain injury.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 1-10-96, eff. 9-1-97)

NAC 391.386 Requirement for approval of field experience. (NRS 391.019) The field experience of a person must be approved by the appropriate department of the college or university that the person is attending.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 1-24-92)

NAC 391.390 Qualifications for teaching pupils who have visual impairments. (NRS 385.080, 391.019, 391.032)

1. Before teaching pupils, ages 3 to 21, inclusive, who have visual impairments, a person must hold an endorsement issued pursuant to this section.

2. To receive the endorsement, the person must:

(a) Have completed a program of preparation for teaching pupils who have visual impairments, which has been approved by the Board;

(b) Hold a license or certificate, issued by another state, with an endorsement to teach pupils who have visual impairments;

(c) Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the education of pupils who have visual impairments and have completed 8 semester hours of student teaching, equivalent field experience or 1 year of verifiable teaching experience in special education;

(d) Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree and:

(1) Have completed 8 semester hours of student teaching of pupils who have visual impairments, equivalent field experience with such pupils or 1 year of verifiable teaching experience with such pupils; and

(2) Have completed 18 semester hours of course work in any of the following areas:

(I) Introduction to special education or the education of pupils who have disabilities;

(II) Development of the curriculum and methods for assessing and teaching pupils who are blind or have visual impairments;

(III) Beginning braille;

(IV) Advanced braille;

(V) Parental involvement in programs for pupils who have disabilities;

(VI) Rehabilitative services, education or planning for the transition of pupils who have disabilities from their current placement to placement in additional educational programs, employment and living independently as an adult;

(VII) Psychological and social aspects of blindness;

(VIII) Physiological aspects of blindness; and

(IX) Orientation and mobility or low vision.

Ê The requirement for course work in two of these areas may be satisfied by completing one course, of at least 3 semester hours, that encompasses both subject matters.

[Bd. of Education, Certification Reg. § 391.650, eff. 10-23-81]—(NAC A 11-25-86; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 7-18-88; 11-27-91, eff. 1-11-92; 1-10-96)

NAC 391.391 Endorsement to teach pupils in program of orientation and mobility. (NRS 391.019)

1. To receive an endorsement to teach pupils in a program of orientation and mobility, a person must hold a:

(a) Bachelor’s or graduate degree in:

(1) Orientation and mobility; or

(2) Any other field of study and have successfully completed an orientation and mobility program at a university approved by the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired; or

(b) Professional certificate in orientation and mobility issued by the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired.

2. Such an endorsement is not required to teach pupils in a program of orientation and mobility.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R094-99, eff. 11-2-99)

NAC 391.392 Endorsement to teach program of alternative education. (NRS 385.080, 391.019)

1. To receive an endorsement to teach a program of alternative education, a person must:

(a) Hold a valid:

(1) Elementary license;

(2) License to teach middle school or junior high school education;

(3) Secondary license; or

(4) Special license that is endorsed for a recognized field of teaching other than business and industry;

(b) Have 3 years of verified experience in teaching a program of alternative education; or

(1) Behavior management;

(2) Methods of teaching pupils who have specific learning disabilities;

(3) Parental involvement in programs of alternative education; or

(4) Methods of teaching pupils in a program of alternative education or pupils who are at risk of dropping out of school.

2. Except as limited by subsection 3, a person who holds an endorsement to teach a program of alternative education may:

(a) Provide instruction in any recognized field of teaching for which he holds a valid endorsement; and

(b) Teach courses outside his area of endorsement.

3. A person who holds an endorsement to teach a program of alternative education initially issued on or after July 1, 2005, may use that endorsement to provide instruction and teach as authorized by subsection 2 only in an adult high school program as defined in subsection 2 of NAC 389.690.

4. An endorsement to teach a program of alternative education is not required to teach a program of alternative education.

5. As used in this section, “program of alternative education” means:

(a) An alternative program as defined in NAC 388.500; or

(b) An adult high school program as defined in subsection 2 of NAC 389.690.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R093-97, eff. 1-14-98; A by R094-99, 11-2-99; R099-03, 9-24-2003; R005-05, 10-31-2005; A by Bd. of Education by R134-07, 6-17-2008)

NAC 391.393 Limited endorsement to teach core academic subjects exclusively to pupils with disabilities. (NRS 391.019, 391.032)

1. A special education teacher, whether new or not new to the profession, providing instruction at an elementary, middle, junior high or high school may be granted a limited endorsement to teach one or more core academic subjects exclusively to pupils with disabilities.

2. To receive the limited endorsement, a special education teacher must:

(a) Hold a valid special license to teach with an endorsement in special education;

(b) Receive, before and during the term of his limited endorsement, high-quality professional development that is sustained, intensive and focused on instruction in the classroom to ensure a positive and lasting impact on the teacher’s instruction in the classroom; and

(c) Demonstrate satisfactory progress toward achieving competence in each applicable core academic subject as prescribed by the Department.

3. The term of a limited endorsement issued pursuant to this section is 3 years and the endorsement is not renewable. To continue teaching one or more core academic subjects exclusively to pupils with disabilities, the holder must, during the term of his limited endorsement, complete the requirements for designation as a highly qualified teacher by demonstrating competence in each applicable core academic subject in accordance with the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, 20 U.S.C. § 7801(23), and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1401(10).

4. As used in this section, “core academic subject” has the meaning ascribed to it in 20 U.S.C. § 7801(11).

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R039-05, eff. 10-31-2005)

NAC 391.394 Endorsement to teach in program for gifted and talented pupils. (NRS 391.019)

1. Beginning September 1, 1995, to receive an endorsement to teach in a program for gifted and talented pupils, a teacher or other educational personnel must:

(a) Hold a license for the level of education for which the program is offered; and

(b) Have 2 years of verified experience as a teacher in schools approved by the Department.

2. In addition to the requirements listed in subsection 1, a person who wishes to receive such an endorsement must:

(a) Have completed a program of preparation for teaching pupils who have been determined to be gifted and talented that is approved by the Board; or

(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, have completed at least 12 semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university in any of the following areas of study:

(1) Introduction to the education of gifted and talented pupils;

(2) Characteristics and needs of gifted and talented pupils;

(3) Guidance and counseling for gifted and talented pupils;

(4) Administration of programs for gifted and talented pupils;

(5) Special needs of gifted and talented pupils, including minorities, females, and pupils with learning disabilities;

(6) Assessment of gifted and talented pupils and programs for such pupils;

(7) The gifted and talented pupil in a classroom for average pupils;

(8) Curriculum for gifted and talented pupils;

(9) Curriculum in content areas for gifted and talented pupils;

(10) Methodology and strategies for teaching gifted and talented pupils;

(11) Early childhood education for gifted and talented pupils;

(12) Independent study in the education of gifted and talented pupils; or

(13) Practicum or internship in the education of gifted and talented pupils.

3. A teacher or other educational personnel may satisfy the requirements of paragraph (b) of subsection 2 by providing certification from an accredited college or university verifying that his knowledge and skill will be accepted in lieu of completing a particular course of study.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 11-27-91)

NAC 391.398 Substitute teacher of special education: Application for additional extension of period of hire. (NRS 391.019)

1. If a school district is unable to hire a licensed special education teacher at the expiration of an extension granted pursuant to subsection 3 of NAC 391.332, it may apply to the Department for an additional extension for the remainder of the school year. The application must be in writing and include:

(a) Evidence that the school district has advertised a position for a licensed special education teacher;

(b) Evidence that the school district was unable to hire a licensed special education teacher;

(c) Evidence that the school district was unable to hire a person who holds an elementary or secondary license, or a license to teach middle school or junior high school education, to fill the position of a special education teacher;

(d) If a substitute teacher was hired rather than an applicant who holds an elementary or secondary license, or a license to teach middle school or junior high school education, the rationale for such a hiring; and

(e) An assurance that the school district will continue its efforts to hire a licensed special education teacher for the remainder of the school year.

2. The Department shall report the application for an additional extension and the disposition of the application to the Commission at the next meeting of the Commission for which notice of the report may be given pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 241.020.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, eff. 9-24-92; A 6-19-96; R219-97, 4-17-98; R005-05, 10-31-2005)

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ENDORSEMENTS

NAC 391.400 Types of endorsements. (NRS 388.360, 391.019) The types of career and technical education endorsements which the Superintendent of Public Instruction may issue to qualified applicants are:

1. A business and industry endorsement; and

2. An endorsement as a substitute teacher of business and industry.

(Added to NAC by Bd. for Vocational Education, eff. 10-26-83; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 9-1-89; R026-07, 10-31-2007; R037-08, 6-17-2008)

NAC 391.420 Business and industry endorsement: Programs for which endorsement may be issued. (NRS 388.360, 391.019) The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall issue to a qualified applicant a business and industry endorsement for a specific program included in a career and technical education group. The programs for which an endorsement may be issued are:

1. Accounting.

2. Advertising design.

3. Agricultural and natural resources science.

4. Agricultural mechanical engineering technology.

5. Air transportation.

6. Airframe, aircraft and power plant.

7. Automotive collision repair.

8. Automotive service technology.

9. Building construction.

10. Building maintenance.

11. Business management and administrative services.

12. Cabinetmaking and millwork.

13. Carpentry.

14. Child care and guidance.

15. Clothing, fashion and textiles.

16. Commercial arts.

17. Communications and media.

18. Computer data processing.

19. Computer maintenance and repair.

20. Computer networking.

21. Computer software.

22. Computer system programming.

23. Computer website design.

24. Cosmetology.

25. Criminal justice.

26. Culinary arts.

27. Dental assistant and dental technician.

28. Dental laboratory.

29. Diesel mechanics.

30. Digital and graphic arts.

31. Drafting and design.

32. Electrical technology.

33. Electronic technology.

34. Emergency medical technology.

35. Engineering technology.

36. Ethnic dance.

37. Ethnic music.

38. Fashion merchandising.

39. Food science and nutrition.

40. Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning.

41. Hospitality, travel and tourism.

42. Interior decorating.

43. Interior design.

44. Manufacturing processes.

45. Marketing.

46. Masonry.

47. Medical assistant and medical technician.

48. Medical laboratory.

49. Medical office management.

50. Metal fabrication.

51. Military science.

52. Nursing occupations.

53. Pharmacy assistant and pharmacy technician.

54. Photography.

55. Physical therapy.

56. Plumbing.

57. Small engines and power equipment.

58. Sports medicine.

59. Stage and theater.

60. Welding, brazing and soldering.

(Added to NAC by Bd. for Vocational Education, eff. 10-26-83; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 9-1-89; R075-00, 6-20-2000; R023-01, 10-22-2001; R026-07, 10-31-2007)

NAC 391.425 Business and industry endorsement: Qualifications for receipt and first renewal. (NRS 388.360, 391.019)

1. To receive a business and industry endorsement, the applicant must:

(a) Have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent;

(b) Have been employed for at least 5 years after 16 years of age in a position which relates to the program for which he is applying for endorsement; and

(c) Hold the appropriate license if one is required by law for employment in an occupation which the person desires to teach.

2. Three of the 5 years of work experience required by paragraph (b) of subsection 1 may be fulfilled by the completion of courses or training in an area of career and technical education which relates to the desired endorsement at the rate of 1 year of full-time employment to:

(a) Sixteen semester hours of credit from an accredited or licensed postsecondary institution;

(b) Two hundred and fifty hours of training from an accredited or licensed postsecondary institution;

(d) One thousand hours of employment which is preplanned. A training agreement between industry and the appropriate sponsor must be on file, supervised and approved by an accredited postsecondary institution or the Department.

3. To fulfill the requirement of 5 years of work experience required by paragraph (b) of subsection 1, a person who wishes to receive a business and industry endorsement must, if the endorsement is for:

(a) Agricultural and natural resources science, have industry experience in at least three of the following areas:

(1) Agricultural business and marketing;

(2) Animal science or veterinary medicine;

(3) Forestry;

(4) Horticulture;

(5) Floriculture;

(6) Landscaping; or

(7) Agricultural research.

(b) Agricultural mechanical engineering technology, have industry experience in each of the following areas:

(1) Agricultural construction; and

(2) Agricultural power.

(c) Building construction, have at least 2 years of industry experience in carpentry and at least 1 year of industry experience in any of the following areas or a combination of those areas:

(1) Electrical;

(2) Plumbing; or

(3) Masonry.

(d) Commercial arts, have industry experience in at least two of the following areas:

(1) Advertising design;

(2) Digital or graphic arts; or

(3) Photography.

4. In addition to the requirements set forth in subsection 1, a person who wishes to receive a business and industry endorsement must:

(a) If the endorsement is for automotive service technology, be certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence as:

(1) A master automobile technician; or

(2) An automobile technician in the following areas:

(I) Brakes;

(II) Electrical and electronic systems;

(III) Engine performance; and

(IV) Suspension and steering.

(b) If the endorsement is for military science, be certified by the secretary of the military branch in which the applicant serves or from which he has retired to teach pupils in the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program developed pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 2031. A person who meets the requirements of this paragraph and who teaches pupils in the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program is exempt from the:

(1) Provisions of subsection 5;

(2) Provisions of subparagraph (3) of paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NAC 391.030; and

(3) Provisions of NAC 391.036.

5. Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of subsection 4, a person who desires to renew for the first time an endorsement issued pursuant to this section must provide proof that he has received, from an accredited postsecondary institution, credit for 12 semester hours as follows:

(a) Three semester hours in professional career and technical education courses;

(b) Three semester hours in a course involving career and technical education teaching methodology;

(d) Three semester hours in a course on pupil organization and management in career and technical education.

Ê At least 3 semester hours of the required 12 must be earned during the first year the person was licensed.

(Added to NAC by Bd. for Vocational Education, eff. 10-26-83; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 9-1-89; R075-00, 6-20-2000; R023-01, 10-22-2001; R055-03, 10-21-2003; R026-07, 10-31-2007)

NAC 391.430 Business and industry endorsement: Authorized activities of holder. (NRS 388.360, 391.019) A person who holds a business and industry endorsement may:

1. Provide instruction to pupils enrolled in a program of career and technical education in middle school, junior high school or high school; and

2. Teach an academic subject if it is:

(a) Related to an area of career and technical education which his endorsement allows him to teach; and

(b) Necessary to the success of the instruction of that area of career and technical education.

(Added to NAC by Bd. for Vocational Education, eff. 10-26-83; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 9-1-89; R055-03, 10-21-2003; R026-07, 10-31-2007)

NAC 391.436 Endorsement as substitute teacher of business and industry: Issuance; qualifications for receipt and first renewal; period of hire. (NRS 391.019)

1. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall issue to a qualified applicant an endorsement as a substitute teacher of business and industry for a specific program included in a career and technical education group identified in NAC 391.420.

2. To receive an endorsement as a substitute teacher of business and industry, the applicant must:

(a) Have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent;

(b) Have been employed for at least 3 years, after 16 years of age, in a position which relates to the program for which he is applying for the endorsement; and

3. One of the 3 years of work experience required by paragraph (b) of subsection 2 may be fulfilled by the completion of courses or training in an area of career and technical education which relates to the desired endorsement at the rate of 1 year of full-time employment to:

(a) Sixteen semester hours of credit from an accredited or licensed postsecondary institution;

(b) Two hundred and fifty hours of training from an accredited or licensed postsecondary institution;

(d) One thousand hours of employment, which is preplanned. A training agreement between industry and the appropriate sponsor must be on file with, supervised by and approved by an accredited postsecondary institution or the Department.

4. A person who desires to renew for the first time an endorsement issued pursuant to this section must provide proof that he has completed 3 semester hours of credit from an accredited postsecondary institution in a course that is approved by the Department and that involves career and technical education teaching methodology.

5. A school district may hire a person who has an endorsement as a substitute teacher of business and industry in kindergarten through grade 12 for:

(a) Unlimited days of service if filling the position of a licensed teacher who is under contract.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, 60 days of service if filling a teaching position for which a licensed teacher has not been hired under contract.

6. The Department may grant a school district one extension for 30 days with regard to a person who is hired pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 5 in an exceptional case upon request from the superintendent of schools of the school district.

7. An endorsement issued pursuant to this section is not subject to the provisions of NAC 391.030 and 391.036.

(Added to NAC by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education by R037-08, eff. 6-17-2008)

SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE

NAC 391.500 Recommendation for suspension or revocation; complaint of failure to comply with contract. (NRS 385.080, 391.019, 391.355)

1. Any recommendation for the suspension or revocation of the state license of a teacher, administrator or other holder and the charge which supports the recommendation must be made to the State Board of Education.

2. Such a charge and recommendation may be made by the board of trustees of a school district or, unless the case is governed by NRS 391.350, by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

3. The board of trustees of a school district may recommend the suspension or revocation of the license of a person who has been dismissed or refused reemployment as a teacher or administrator only after the person has been afforded an opportunity for a hearing before a hearing officer pursuant to NRS 391.311 to 391.3197, inclusive.

4. At any meeting in which a board of trustees of a school district decides to accept or reject a hearing officer’s recommendation to dismiss or not reemploy the holder of a license, the board shall enter its findings regarding the existence of any cause for revocation or suspension of the holder’s license and shall decide whether to recommend suspension or revocation of the license to the State Board of Education.

5. The board of trustees of a school district may make a formal complaint to the State Board of Education concerning a teacher, administrator or other holder of a license who has failed to comply with his contract and may recommend the suspension or revocation of his license even though the board of trustees has not conducted a proceeding to dismiss him from employment or prevent his reemployment.

[Bd. of Education, Certificate Reg. §§ 2 & 3, eff. 10-16-80]—(NAC A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 11-4-91)

NAC 391.503 Failure of holder of license to pay fee imposed by American Arbitration Association for hearing officer. (NRS 385.080, 391.355) If the holder of a license who requests a hearing before a hearing officer pursuant to NRS 391.322 does not pay the fee imposed by the American Arbitration Association within 45 days after he requests the hearing, his request for a hearing shall be deemed withdrawn.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 11-17-95)

NAC 391.507 Answer; time to submit. (NRS 385.080, 391.355) Not later than 10 days after a hearing officer is selected pursuant to NRS 391.322, the holder of the license shall submit to the hearing officer an answer to the allegations set forth in the recommendation for the suspension or revocation of his license which was submitted to the Board.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 11-17-95)

NAC 391.509 Modification of limitations of time. (NRS 385.080, 391.355)

1. The Superintendent of Public Instruction and the holder of a license may agree to modify any limitation of time imposed pursuant to NAC 391.500 to 391.555, inclusive.

2. A hearing officer may extend any limitation of time imposed pursuant to NAC 391.500 to 391.555, inclusive, if he determines that the extension is appropriate. As soon as practicable after the hearing officer extends a limitation of time pursuant to this subsection, he shall notify the parties, in writing, of the extension and the reason therefor.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 11-17-95)

NAC 391.513 Hearing: Communication of parties with hearing officer and staff of hearing officer. (NRS 385.080, 391.355)

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, each party to a hearing before a hearing officer on the suspension or revocation of a license shall not communicate with the hearing officer, except during the hearing, without the approval of the hearing officer and all other parties.

2. Any communication which is approved pursuant to subsection 1 must be submitted to the American Arbitration Association for transmittal to the hearing officer.

3. A party may communicate with a member of the staff of the hearing officer concerning any limitation of time applicable to the hearing.

(Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 11-17-95)

NAC 391.515 Hearing: Location; notification of time and location. (NRS 385.080, 391.019, 391.355)

1. A hearing before a hearing officer on the suspension or revocation of a license must be held:

(a) At a location agreed upon by the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the holder of the license; or

(b) At a convenient location determined by the hearing officer if the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the holder of the license are unable to agree on a location for the hearing.

2. The hearing officer shall notify the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the holder of the license, in writing, of the time and location of the hearing not less than 10 days before the hearing.

[Bd. of Education, Certificate Reg. § 7, eff. 10-16-80]—(NAC A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 11-4-91; A by Bd. of Education, 11-17-95)

NAC 391.520 Hearing: Purpose; presentation of evidence; recordings and transcripts; responsibility for expenses. (NRS 385.080, 391.019, 391.355)

1. The hearing before the hearing officer is held to determine whether a cause for the suspension or revocation of the license exists.

2. The holder of the license and the Superintendent of Public Instruction are entitled to be heard, to be represented by counsel and to call witnesses in their behalf. The parties may offer any evidence which is relevant and material to the matter and shall produce such additional evidence as the hearing officer may require for a determination of the matter.

3. The hearing must be recorded on audiotape or any other means of sound reproduction. If requested by the hearing officer or any party, an official transcript must be made. If a transcript is requested by a party, the party shall ensure that the transcript is prepared and pay the cost of preparing the transcript. Any other party is entitled to a copy of the transcript upon the payment of a fee which is not more than the cost of preparing the transcript. The hearing officer is entitled to receive a copy of the transcript at no charge. If the transcript is requested by the hearing officer, the parties are equally responsible for the cost of preparing the transcript.

4. Unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties, the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the holder of the license are equally responsible for the expense and salary of the hearing officer.

5. The expenses of a witness who testifies at the hearing must be paid by the party who requested the witness to testify at the hearing.

[Bd. of Education, Certificate Reg. § 8, eff. 10-16-80]—(NAC A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 11-4-91; A by Bd. of Education, 11-17-95)

NAC 391.525 Hearing: Service of papers; proof of service.