Parental Involvement and Family Engagement Approved Courses

Pursuant to NRS 391.019 and NAC 391.030 effective July 2015, initial licensees require at least 3 semester hours regarding parental involvement and family engagement that: is consistent with the elements and goals for effective involvement and engagement set forth in NRS 392.457; and includes an emphasis on building relationships, outreach to families, and developing an appreciation and understanding of families from diverse backgrounds.

Only these courses will be accepted for removal of the Parental Involvement and Family Engagement license provision as indicated on the PIFE Course Matrix.

Frequently Asked Questions  

Q: Does the NDE accept any other coursework in lieu of the courses mentioned on the matrix?
A: No, the courses approved on the matrix have been vetted by NDE staff to comply with Nevada statutory requirements. Any other course taken from any other college/university will not be accepted for the removal of this provision.

Q: How long do I have to remove this provision once it is placed on my license?
A: The NDE gives you three (3) years to remove the provision from your license.

Q: What happens if I do not remove this provision from my license?
A: The NDE will invalidate your license and you will not be able to re-apply or renew your license until after you have provided the NDE with original transcripts and submitted a provision removal request to the NDE through your OPAL account.

Q: How to I submit my transcripts and how do I submit the provision removal request through OPAL?
A: This is covered in the provisions removal webpage section, select the back button and then select on the “Provision Removals” link under the “Testing/Coursework Requirements” section of the home page.