Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 391 - EDUCATIONAL PERSONNEL
Section 391.Sec. 1 - NEW

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 391.Sec. 1

Current through September 16, 2024

1. A person who is employed as a paraprofessional and enrolled in a program to become a teacher may simultaneously complete an accelerated program of student teaching to qualify for an initial license pursuant to NAC 391.089, 391.095 or 391.111 while remaining employed if the person:

(a) Is enrolled in a program to become a teacher which the Department has determined satisfies the requirements of NRS 391.019, 391.021, 391.037 and 391.038, as applicable, and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto;

(b) Performs instruction as a student teacher in the same or substantially similar area in which he or she is employed;

(c) Completes the accelerated program of student teaching as determined by the institution providing the program to become a teacher;

(d) Completes the accelerated program of student teaching at the same school where he or she is currently employed; and

(e) Continues to receive ongoing feedback and support from:
(1) The teacher in the classroom in which he or she is currently employed; and

(2) The cooperating teacher in the classroom in which he or she is completing the accelerated program of student teaching.

2. If the Department determines that a program of student teaching or other teaching experience completed in another state or foreign country by a person who has completed a program to become a teacher substantially fulfills the requirements of a program of student teaching in this State, the Department shall accept the program or experience to satisfy the requirement to complete student teaching for the issuance of an initial license pursuant to NAC 391.089, 391.095 or 391.111.

3. A person who is currently employed by a public school to provide support or other services relating to school psychology and is enrolled in a program to obtain a license or endorsement in the area of school psychology pursuant to NAC 391.315, 391.316 and 391.317 may simultaneously complete a program of internship in such a position pursuant to NAC 391.319 while remaining employed.

Added to NAC by Comm'n on Prof. Standards in Education by R129-22A, eff. 5/24/2023

NRS 391.019

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