Nevada Teacher PD Requirements (2026)

90 hours every 5 years for teachers

Source

Source: https://doe.nv.gov/educator-licensure/licensure-renewals/
Last verified: May 25, 2026

Primary source: Nevada Department of Education Educator Licensure. The Sept 16, 2024 NDE rule change is recent and worth flagging — pre-2024 licenses operate on a per-year (15 hrs/yr) requirement, post-2024 licenses on a cumulative cycle requirement. Number shown reflects post-2024 standard license. Documentation via OPAL portal.

Teachers

Annual hours: —
Cycle hours: 90
Cycle years: 5

Nevada Standard Teaching License is valid for 5 years; Professional License is valid for 6-10 years (with master's/advanced degree or NBPTS certification). Per NDE rule effective Sept 16, 2024: 90 clock hours of continuing education, 6 semester credits, or any combination = 90 clock hours, earnable at any time during the licensure period. Licenses issued BEFORE Sept 16, 2024 are still subject to the older 15-hours-per-year-of-license requirement. NBPTS certification completion counts for 6 credits. Hours documented and uploaded to the educator's OPAL account. PD hours must be earned from NDE-approved providers, accredited universities, state/national conferences, NDE in-service, or approved professional organizations.

Counselors

Annual hours: —
Cycle hours: 90
Cycle years: 5

School counselors hold an NDE Standard or Professional License, same 90-hour / 5-year framework with same combination rules.

Administrators

Annual hours: —
Cycle hours: 90
Cycle years: 5

Administrators hold an NDE license with administrative endorsement, same 90-hour / 5-year framework.

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Information current as of May 25, 2026. Verify with your state Department of Education for official licensure decisions.