• Regulation 088-23 adopted September 16, 2024 – Updated NAC 391.065 and 391.080.

  • Allows a licensee to obtain continuing education at any time during the licensure period.

  • Updates required continuing education to equal 90 clock hours, 6 semester credit hours or a combination of clock hours and credit hours.

  • Ensures that continuing education activities for licensure renewal hours are offered by approved providers as described by NAC 391.080.

  • Confirms that colleges/universities, local education agencies, employer organizations, and regional professional development programs are approved providers of continuing education.

  • Provides an approval process for other providers of continuing education to ensure they meet the Nevada Learning Standards in NAC 391A.300.

Q: I am currently working on my National Board Certification (NBC). How does this affect my professional development requirements for licensure renewal?
A: Your NBC will satisfy the professional development requirements for license renewal. As you work through your NBC process, upload each component submission confirmation into your OPAL account to ensure accurate professional development hours are recorded. Upon successful certification, upload your National Board Certificate.

Q: Who is responsible for tracking my professional development activity?
A: It is the educator’s responsibility to complete professional development and upload proof of such activity into their OPAL account.

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