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As an approved NV provider for clock hour courses, we help hundreds of NV teachers earn their clock hours for license renewal every year.

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Professional Development for Nevada Teachers

High-quality, straightforward, and cost-effective online courses for Nevada Teachers. Let us show you how we can help you improve your teaching effectiveness, maintain your teaching license, and advance your teaching career.

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All Model Teaching PD courses are pre-approved by the NV DOE for your relicensure clock hour requirements.

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Nevada Teacher License Renewal Requirements

Hundreds of Nevada teachers utilize Model Teaching courses every year to earn clock hours for license renewal. All Model Teaching regular Professional Development (PD, Clock Hour) courses are pre-approved by the NV DOE to earn clock hours for license renewal. You may choose any Model Teaching courses of interest or enroll in one of our Course Bundle Packs – the most cost-effective way to earn your clock hourss.

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NV Teacher License Renewal Requirements

Nevada educators can renew a Standard (5-year) or Professional (6-10-year, depending on degree) license by completing either 90 clock hours of continuing education, 6 semester credits, or a combination that equals those amounts within the license period. Renewal is submitted in OPAL (Online Portal for Applications and Licensure).

Standard License Terms:

  • Standard license: valid 5 years.
  • Professional license: 6 years (master’s), 8 years (education specialist), up to 10 years (doctorate).
  • Retiree license: valid 10 years.

Renewal Coursework/hours:

  • Licenses issued on/after Sept 16, 2024: complete 90 clock hours or 6 semester credits or a combination during the license period.
  • Licenses issued before Sept 16, 2024: complete 15 hours per year of the license period (e.g., 75 hours for a 5-year license).

Acceptable PD/Credits for Nevada Renewal:

Nevada accepts a range of activities as renewal credit, provided they are relevant and (when applicable) from approved providers:

  • Clock Hours Earned from an NV DOE-approved provider: Professional development coursework from a provider pre-approved through the NV DOE, as listed on the NV-approved providers list. (What We Recommend)
  • Accredited college/university coursework (including correspondence/online) directly related to your license, shortage areas, or part of an approved advanced degree. Credit conversion: 1 semester credit = 15 hours, so 6 credits = 90 hours.

  • State/National conferences approved to offer CE hours; NDE in-service; approved provider courses under Nevada’s rules.

  • Professional organization courses specific to your discipline from organizations on NDE’s maintained list.

  • Supervised travel (pre-approved 30+ days in advance) directly related to your licensure area (credit awarded only for one month or longer).

  • NBCT (National Board Certification for Teachers) completion counts for 6 credits toward renewal.

How Model Teaching Can Help

Model Teaching offers courses that are pre-approved by the state of Nevada and meet the requirements for Nevada teacher license renewal and Professional Development hours, as per the State of Nevada Department of Education. All completed courses will include a certificate of completion that you may use for documentation of your earned clock hours.

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Quick FAQs

All Model Teaching courses are NV DOE-approved.  You can find us on the NV-approved providers list HERE.

You may select from individual courses from our Course Menu or select one of our cost-effective bundle packages, including our Build Your Own Course Bundle Pack (See Below).  For NV license renewal, you do NOT need to take our academic-partnered graduate-level courses, only our regular PD courses.

The most cost-effective option for teachers who need the maximum number of clock hours is our Build Your Own Bundle Pack (See Below).

Model Teaching believes that teachers should be provided with affordable, high-quality opportunities for professional development, whether they are seeking salary advancement, renewing their teaching license, or simply improving their instructional effectiveness.  Our streamlined and standardized course structure allows us to deliver high-quality, evaluated courses to teachers at costs far below the industry standard.  Also, by bundling our courses together, we are able to significantly reduce our overall costs – passing this down to our valued teachers.  Chat with us if you have any questions about how the courses work.

Model Teaching courses focus on providing convenient, self-paced courses for K-12 Educators.  With this, we know that teachers have very busy schedules.  Our courses do not require long reading assignments or open-ended, low-level essays.  Rather, all lessons and activities are focused on in-classroom implementation and include short quizzes and reflections.  Reflections always include pre-completed samples to reference as well as example submissions from other teachers who have completed the course- so you will always have many examples to help you complete any reflections quickly.  We build our courses to reinforce the important concepts we are teaching through meaningful activities that can be completed quickly while still meeting the requirements of state and district standards for continuing education.

We estimate course length based on an assessment of how long it would take to complete the course in a live workshop.  However, most teachers can complete the courses much more quickly online.  Of note, you will still earn your full PD hours for every course, even if you complete your course more quickly than the courses’ estimated completion time.

Yes, absolutely.  Our courses do not require access to a classroom or students to complete.  However, if you ever return to the classroom you will have a broad collection of resources and tools to put your new training into practice- if you wish.

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Special requirement (Multicultural Education)

Initial licensees must complete 3 credits (45 hours) in Multicultural Education (ME) from the state-approved course matrix; this must be done before renewal if not already satisfied.

Fees, timing & logistics

Renewal fee: $175; renew up to 9 months before expiration in OPAL.

One optional 6-month extension per licensure period is available for $30 (added at renewal).

  • Renewal rules & window: Renewal via OPAL up to 9 months before expiration; expired Standard/Professional licenses require proof of 6 credits or 90 hours when reapplying.

  • License lengths: Standard (5 yrs); Professional (6/8/10 yrs by degree); Retiree (10 yrs).

  • ME (Multicultural Education) details: Required for initial licensure (3 credits/45 hours), must be completed prior to renewal if still outstanding, and must be from the approved matrix—no substitutions accepted.

  • Approved providers & activity types: Acceptable renewal activities and provider approval live in NAC 391.075 and NDE provider guidance (NAC 391.080). The regulation also explains the credit-to-hour conversion and special cases like pre-approved travel and NBCT credit.

Reference: Nevada DOE

*Please refer to the Nevada DOE (DOE.NV) web page for the most current information on Nevada teacher re-certification requirements.

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Salary Advancement Courses For Nevada Teachers

Model Teaching partners with regionally-accredited universities across the country to provide graduate-level courses to thousands of K-12 teachers and educators every year. Generally, school districts across the country provide various salary scale advancement opportunities to teachers that often includes participation in graduate-level professional development. Our university-partnered, graduate-level courses are an excellent and cost-effective way for you to earn the continuing education academic credit you need.

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Receive an official transcript and letter-grade with every graduate-level course. All of our university partners are regionally-accredited and courses are designed primarily for teacher salary-advancement and license-renewal.

Convenient & Cost-Effective Online Courses Built for Simplicity

We make earning your academic credits easy and cost-effective by bundling our courses into packages so you can earn the maximum number of credits for a lower cost.  All Model Teaching courses provide you with relevant, implementation-focused training along with dozens of templates & tools to help you put your new skills into action.

All Model Teaching university partners are regionally-accredited universities who offer our courses in partnership for graduate-level, academic and/or post-bachelorette credit.  Most states and school districts allow teachers to earn this type of credit as part of advancing in the salary scale.  Please check with your district’s policies regarding continuing education for salary advancement prior to enrolling.

The most cost-effective way to earn credits is by enrolling in one of our course bundle packs.

Please refer to our course menu for a listing of graduate-level courses. Within each course page, you will have access to a syllabus that you may download.

Yes, all university-partnered graduate-level courses will include access to an official transcript from the university.

Yes! You may apply up to 9 credits towards an M.Ed. program through our university partner, Augustana University. Read more here >

To read a live list of running reviews from teachers currently taking our courses, please visit: https://www.modelteaching.com/latest-course-reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

Nevada teacher license renewal, clock hours, and professional development

Nevada teachers need 90 clock hours of continuing education, 6 semester credits, or a combination of both to renew a Standard or Professional license. For licenses issued before September 16, 2024, the requirement is 15 hours per year of the license period. One semester credit equals 15 clock hours. Hours can be earned at any time during the licensure period through an NV DOE-approved provider like Model Teaching.
Yes, Model Teaching is a Nevada Department of Education approved continuing education provider. All Model Teaching PD courses are pre-approved by the NV DOE for clock hour credit toward license renewal. You can verify this on the official NV DOE Approved Continuing Education Providers list. Hundreds of Nevada teachers use Model Teaching courses each year to complete their renewal requirements.
Nevada teacher license renewal is handled through OPAL (Online Portal for Applications and Licensure). You can renew up to 9 months before your license expires. Upload your proof of completed professional development hours or transcripts to your OPAL account, pay the $175 renewal fee, and submit. Paper applications are no longer accepted. If you need more time, a one-time 6-month extension is available for $30.
The most cost-effective option for earning Nevada renewal clock hours is a course bundle pack from an approved provider like Model Teaching. The Build Your Own Bundle Pack lets you pick any courses from the full PD course menu to meet your required hours at a lower per-hour cost than individual courses. You only need Model Teaching's regular PD courses for NV license renewal—not graduate-level courses.
A Nevada Standard teaching license is valid for 5 years. Professional license terms vary by degree: 6 years for a master's, 8 years for an education specialist, and up to 10 years for a doctorate. Retiree licenses are valid for 10 years. Educators with a Retiree License or verified retired status with 15 or more years of Nevada teaching experience may be exempt from renewal hour requirements.
Nevada accepts clock hours from NV DOE-approved providers, accredited college or university coursework related to your license area, state and national conference hours, NDE in-service training, and approved professional organization courses. Pre-approved supervised travel of one month or longer that relates to your licensure area also qualifies. National Board Certification completion counts for 6 credits. Employer-provided continuing education earned during the contract day is also allowed.
Educators with an initial Nevada license must complete 3 credits (45 hours) in Multicultural Education from the state-approved course matrix before renewal. This is a one-time requirement for initial licensure, not something you repeat every renewal cycle. The coursework must come from the approved matrix with no substitutions accepted. If you still have not completed it, you will need to finish before your license can be renewed.
Yes. Model Teaching offers self-paced online courses that Nevada teachers can access immediately after enrollment, any time and from anywhere. Courses are built around short quizzes and reflections rather than long reading assignments, and include pre-completed samples and example submissions to help you finish quickly. You earn your full PD clock hours for each course even if you complete it faster than the estimated time. Course access lasts for one full year.
If your Nevada Standard or Professional license expires, you must reapply for licensure through OPAL and submit proof of 6 renewal credits or 90 professional development hours. You will also need to complete a new fingerprint card or electronic fingerprint scan through an approved Livescan vendor, and pay the licensure application fee. A criminal background check is required for all reapplicants.
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