ARL Provider Information

Per NAC 391.461 any provider which wishes to offer a program for an alternative route for the licensure of teachers and/or administrators must apply to the Commission on Professional Standards on a form prescribed by the Department of Education for approval to become a qualified provider.

ARL Provider Initial Applications:  

• Complete the Initial Application 
• Submit electronically to COPS@doe.nv.gov.
• Once an initial application has been submitted, the ARL Review Team will evaluate the submission and contact the provider if they have questions.
• When the Review Team has completed the evaluation of the program, it will be placed on the COPS agenda and notice will be sent to the provider.

• Initial Application

For ARL Provider Renewal Applications:  

• Complete the Renewal Application.
• Submit electronically to COPS@doe.nv.gov
• Application for renewal will be heard at a future COPS meeting and notice will be sent to provider. 

• Renewal Application

ARL Provider Modification Request Forms:  

• If the modifications are non-substantive such as course title changes or course substitutions:  
  • Complete the Modification Form
  • Submit electronically to COPS@doe.nv.gov.
  • Non-substantive modification requests will be heard at a future COPS meeting and notice will be sent to provider. 
•  If the modifications are substantive:
  • The provider must follow the initial application process above. 

• Modification Form

ARL Candidate Information

ARL Candidate information is located under the Special License Requirements header on our Licensure Home page.

• ARL Licenses