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Certification Renewal Process for Nevada School Counselors
Nevada Department of Education offers three (3) renewal pathways for licenses: standard or professional, special renewal for retirees, and renewing an expired license. Renewal can be done up to nine (9) months before the expiration date through the OPAL licensure system. Retirees with a Retiree License or fifteen (15) combined years of teaching experience in Nevada are exempt from continuing education credits. If your license has expired, you must reapply through OPAL and meet specific requirements. Requirements include registering for an online profile, completing fifteen (15) hours of professional development or equivalent training, and paying the licensure fee. A criminal background check is required for all applicants.
Requirements and Application Processes
Standard or Professional License Renewal:
- Register for an online profile through OPAL.
- Complete fifteen (15) hours each calendar year of professional development or equivalent in-service training.
- Renew through the OPAL licensure system.
Special Renewal Circumstances for Retirees:
- Provide proof of retirement status and fifteen (15) combined years of teaching experience in Nevada.
- Submit the required documentation to the Office of Educator Licensure.
Renewing an Expired License:
- Reapply for licensure through OPAL.
- Submit required documentation such as completion of renewal credits or professional development hours, test scores, and/or transcripts.
- Pay the licensure fee through the OPAL system.
For further inquiries or assistance, individuals can contact the Nevada Department of Education at (702)-486-6458 or complete an educator license inquiry form.