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

Key Changes for Licensees:

• Flexible Timing: Licensees may now complete their continuing education at any time during their licensure period. (The previous requirement for annual hours has been removed.)
• New Hour Requirement: Renewal now requires 90 clock hours, 6 semester credit hours, or an equivalent combination of both per licensure period.

Key Changes for Approved Providers & Requirements:

• Automatic Approval: The following entities are automatically approved as providers of continuing education:

  • Colleges and Universities
  • Schools and School Districts (Local Education Agencies)
  • Regional Professional Development Programs (RPDPs)
  • Employee Organizations (e.g., Unions/Associations)

• External Provider Approval: All other providers must undergo a Department approval process to ensure their courses align with the Nevada Learning Standards (NAC 391A.300).

• Professional Development Standards: Regulation 093-18 established standards for professional development.

  • Nevada’s Standards for Professional Development

Application Process

1. Initial Application: New providers must complete the application to become approved. (Link to application form - Please email edprep@doe.nv.gov for ADA assistance)
2. Program Updates: Existing providers only need to submit the application form if their program has changed. (Annual Assurance is no longer required.) (Link to application form - Please email edprep@doe.nv.gov for ADA assistance)

After Approval: Once the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) approves the initial application, the organization will be listed on our Approved Continuing Education Providers webpage.

Documentation Requirements
Upon completion of a professional development activity, providers must issue a certificate, letter, or transcript to each participant.

Required information: The document must clearly state

• Provider name
• Activity name/title
• Participant's full name
• Activity date(s)
• Total instructional hours

⚠️ Important: Providers may not use the NDE name or logo on any certificates or documentation

Note for Educators: Please inform participants that they must upload their professional development documentation to their OPAL account to verify the 90-hour requirement for licensure renewal.

Q: Does NDE have example certificates and fillable forms?
A: Yes, the Provider Application is a digital fillable form. Example certificates are also available upon request. (Link to Digital Form - Please email edprep@doe.nv.gov for ADA assistance or with any questions.)

Q: What are instructional hours?
A: Instructional hours include time spent actively participating in the professional development activity. Instructional hours do not include time for registration, breaks, meals, networking, or independent reading/reflection, unless there is a specific deliverable (such as an assignment) required to complete the PD activity.

Q: Can providers count Professional Learning Communities and School-Based Collaborative Time as Professional Development hours?
A: Yes. The provider needs to determine how many hours of the activity incorporated the Nevada Standards for Professional Development and record those hours on a letter, certificate, or transcript for the educator. NDE recommends issuing documentation to educators each semester to help them track the 90 hours required for their licensure period.