NAC391.196. Endorsement to teach computer programming or computer science.

To receive an endorsement to teach computer programming or computer science in kindergarten through grade 12, a person must have a valid elementary, secondary or special license, a valid license to teach special education, or a valid license to teach middle school or junior high school education, and must complete:

     1. A program, which has been approved by the Board, for teaching computer programming or computer science; or

     2. Twelve semester hours in courses of study which include the following:

     (a) Methods for teaching the use of a computer or educational issues involved in the teaching of computers, or both;

     (b) Methods for teaching computer programming; and

     (c) Instruction in at least two computer languages.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 10-17-86; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 9-11-89; R021-01, 10-22-2001, eff. 7-1-2007; R005-05, 10-31-2005; R005-05, 10-31-2005, eff. 7-1-2007; R028-11, 10-26-2011)