Interested teachers are encouraged to seek the most updated information about the Nevada teaching endorsements by checking the following site: http://www.doe.nv.gov/teachers/license4teachers.html

ENDORSEMENT TO TEACH ENGLISH
AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
(Grade level appropriate to base license)

To receive an endorsement to teach English as a second language, a person must have:
A. a valid elementary, secondary or special teaching license; and
B. have completed 12 semester hours of credit in the courses of study listed below:

1. Methods and materials for teaching English as a second language;
2. Theories for the acquisition of a second language;
3. Testing and evaluation of pupils studying English as a second language; or
4. Developing a curriculum for pupils studying English as a second language.

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PROFESSIONAL ENDORSEMENT TO TEACH
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE-TESL

To receive an endorsement as a professional teacher of English as a second language, a person must have completed the all requirements for an endorsement to teach English as a second language and:
A. Hold a master’s degree; and
B. Have 3 years of verified experience as a teacher; and
C. have the Endorsement in TESL.

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UNR TESOL Courses that meet the ESL endorsement requirements for the state of Nevada

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