Community Voice
The mission of the NSHA Coalition is to identify, disseminate, and support implementation of strategies to remedy personnel shortages of service providers of children and youth with disabilities, and persistent vacancies in those areas at the state and local levels for the benefit of all children and youth throughout Nevada.
The Coalition provides local and state stakeholders who are addressing personnel shortages in special education and related services the opportunity to seek and access assistance in identifying problems, finding solutions, maximizing resources, and addressing issues affected by shortages.
The following are just a few:
Nevada Office for a Safe and Respectful Learning Environment (OSRLE)
Nevada Department of Education Educator Effectiveness and Family Engagement Division
Nevada Department of Education Office of Educator Development and Support
Professional mentoring and support for individuals throughout Nevada.
Mental Health Resources
To promote professional excellence, ethical practice, and collaborative connections in the practice of systemic psychotherapy and counseling. NCSC demonstrates respect for human diversity and dignity through education, mentorship, and advocacy.
This guide is designed to support everyone working to expand access to School Behavioral Health Services that are paid through Medicaid, including state and Local Education Agency staff, state Medicaid agencies, school health providers, public health professionals, and advocates. All of these stakeholders share a common goal: improve student health and educational outcomes.
The BeWELL (Behavioral Health Workforce Expansion Learning Lab) introduces youth to meaningful careers in behavioral health while strengthening Nevada’s future workforce pipeline. Through interactive activities, hands-on learning, and exposure to real-world professionals, students explore careers such as counseling, social work, psychology, public health, and peer support.
Office for a Safe and Respectful Learning Environment The Office for a Safe and Respectful Learning Environment creates equitable systems that supports students, educators, and families in fostering a safe and respectful learning environment. Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) A multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) is a proactive and preventative framework that integrates data and instruction to maximize student achievement and support students' social, emotional, and behavioral needs from a strengths-based perspective.
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) are designed to ensure access to coordinated comprehensive behavioral health care. CCBHCs are required to serve anyone who requests care for mental health or substance use, regardless of their ability to pay, place of residence, or age. This includes developmentally appropriate care for children and youth.
QUICK FACT SHEET Understanding the distinction between the provision of mental health services and the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) process for students with disabilities.