NAC391.237. Endorsements to teach English as second language; endorsement as professional teacher of English as second language.

     1. To receive an endorsement to teach English as a second language, a person must have:

     (a) 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

     (b) Completed at least 3 semester hours of credit in each of the following areas of study:

          (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; and

          (4) Developing a curriculum for pupils studying English as a second language.

     2. To receive an endorsement as a professional teacher of English as a second language, a person must have completed the requirements for an endorsement to teach English as a second language and:

     (a) Hold a master’s degree; and

     (b) Have 3 years of experience as a teacher.

     3. Requirements for the successful completion of a course of study in which a person is enrolled are in addition to the requirements to receive an endorsement.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 12-15-86; A by Comm’n on Prof. Standards in Education, 11-4-91; R103-98, 12-18-98; R021-01, 10-22-2001, eff. 7-1-2002; R056-03, 10-21-2003; R005-05, 10-31-2005; R070-06, 9-18-2006; R028-11, 10-26-2011; R012-13, 10-23-2013)