The mission of the Nevada Speech Language Hearing Association (NSHA) is to promote the practice of quality speech, language and hearing services for children and adults throughout the State of Nevada and to provide leadership in the issues that have an impact on our profession.

The mission of the Board is to protect the public health, safety and welfare by ensuring that only competent speech-language pathology, audiology and hearing aid dispensing practitioners are licensed in the state and that those practitioners maintain an appropriate standard of professional conduct.

Our mission is to protect the public by setting standards of practice, qualifications, training and experience to those who represent themselves to the public as social workers and by promoting high standards of professional performance of those engaged in the practice of social work.

Nevada State Board of Social Workers

Nevada State Board of Nursing

State of Nevada Board of Occupational Therapy

State of Nevada Physical Therapy Board

The NASW-Nevada Chapter (NASW-NV) keeps their members on top of up-to-the-minute news and information regarding their professional development, whether it's changes in government regulations, breakthrough treatments, and innovative resources. With discounted professional protection through NASW Assurance Services insurance programs and public outreach to advance social work practice and improving the well-being of people and communities, the NASW Nevada Chapter is working every day to help their members and the populations they serve.

The Nevada State Education Association (NSEA) has been the voice of Nevada educators for over 120 years. NSEA and its community partners believe in opportunity for every student and in the power of public education to transform lives and create a more just and inclusive society.

NvSCA is dedicated to developing Nevada's school counselors and the school counseling profession. NvSCA provides members with numerous benefits including professional development opportunities, support, advocacy, and much more.

The 82nd (2023) Session of the Nevada Legislature began on February 6, 2023

The Nevada Association of School Psychologists embodies a unified community that advances opportunities for School Psychologists across the state.

All students in Nevada have equal access to quality learning, behavior and mental health supports in order to feel physically and psychologically safe and allow them to gain the skills needed to thrive in school, home, and life.

School Social Workers are licensed providers serving diverse groups of students, families, schools, and communities. School Social Workers promote a safe and equitable school climate and culture supporting positive academic and behavioral outcomes. School Social Workers collaborate with school and community resources empowering students and their families to reach their full potential.

We seek to advance and advocate for the profession and practice of occupational therapy.

We also strive to further educational opportunities, increase professional engagement of occupational therapy practitioners, promote evidence-based practice, and align ourselves with the practice standards established by AOTA.

The Nevada State Association of School Nurses supports, strengthens, and unites school nurses to increase collaboration in improving the health, safety, well-being, and academic success of school-age children across the state.

APTA Nevada is a chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). The APTA is a national professional organization representing more than 80,000 members. Its goal is to foster advancements in Physical Therapy practice, research, and education. Information about the APTA is at www.apta.org . As a non-profit, professional organization with close to 800 Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapy Students, and Physical Therapy Assistant Students in Nevada, members represent APTA Nevada members represent the many varied areas of our practice, including hospital inpatient settings, rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient/free-standing clinics and home health agencies.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Your place to stay informed and engaged on ASHA’s work to effect positive public policy change for you. Find practice information for your state on licensure, regulations, and contacts. ASHA advocates with state associations to maintain or improve practice requirements.

American Physical Therapy Association

Together we are stronger. APTA's advocacy efforts combine expert analysis, a consistent lobbying presence, and the participation of our members.

American Occupational Therapy Association

We protect your needs and create new opportunities by advocating on your behalf with the public, at state legislatures, and all the way to Capitol Hill.

National Association of School Psychologists

NASP works on legislative efforts in collaboration with partner organizations, coalitions, state associations, and individual advocates to support school psychologists and their communities.

National Association of Social Workers

NASW advocates for the association to members of Congress and regulatory agencies that so often hold the authority to influence policy.

American School Counselor Association

ASCA provides educational information to regulating agencies, legislators and others who influence and set policies affecting the school counselor role and school counselors' ability to provide services to all students for the best possible outcomes.

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) advocates on behalf of children with exceptionalities 365 days a year.

In doing so, CEC examines policy issues, develops appropriate responses to those issues, and influences local, state, provincial, and federal legislation. CEC also monitors and makes recommendations for program regulations and funding.

The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) urges Congress to pass the Nurses for Under-Resourced Schools Everywhere Act (NURSE) Act, which would recognize the critical role of school nurses in providing students access to quality health care so that they are healthy, safe, and ready to learn.

American Academy of Audiology

Educating and shaping policies regarding hearing and balance health-care issues, while raising the profile of audiologists with public policy-makers.

The School Social Work Association of America empowers school social workers and promotes the profession to enhance the social and emotional growth and academic outcomes of all students nationally and globally.