EDUCATION IN NEVADA
Nevada Information - developed for kids school reports

Dept of Education Education

* Education, Nevada Department of
o A-Z NDE Program & Project Index
o become licensed as a teacher in Nevada
o Board of Education
o Charter Schools
o find information on Child Nutrition and School Wellness
o visit county websites
o Gear Up - offers opportunities for students, parents, educators and schools.
o begin to homeschool my childOn-Line
o National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
o find information on the Nevada Proficiency Examination Program (NPEP) tests
o Private Schools
o Reading First Schools
o visit school district websites
o U.S. Senate Youth Scholarship Program

Education

* find Nevada colleges and universities
* find information on the Nevada Literacy Coalition
* find information on the Commission of Post Secondary Education
* find University & Community College Systems in Nevada
* find information on the Western Commission Interstate Higher Education (WICHE)
* find Western Governor's Online University?

Fund Education

* find information on scholarships, savings plans and loans
* Millennium Scholarship
* Nevada Prepaid Tuition
* Upromise College Fund
* Vanguard 529 College Savings Plan

Internships

* Department of Personnel - The State of Nevada created a Public Service Intern Program in 1997. Students gain valuable real-world work experience. Eligible students may apply for internships that are consistent with the student's academic major, area of interest, degree or career objectives, or service interest. For more information and general inquiries, please contact (775) 684-0139 or email bharvey@dop.nv.gov. Please note these are not paid positions. Internships are available for fall, spring, or summer semesters. You can also contact the following agencies directly to see if applications for Interns are currently being accepted.
o Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Counselors
o Department of Education
o Employment, Training & Rehabilitation
o Mental Health and Development Services
o Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
o Nevada Gaming Control Board
o Nevada State Board of Pharmacy
o Social Workers
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