ESP Financial Compensation (general-funded positions only): This option is available for ESPs in general-funded positions who complete designated online classes on specific scheduled dates. Pay is provided at the employee’s hourly pay rate as the work occurs. ESPs will be compensated for the expected duration of the course even if the actual duration runs longer than expected.
ESP Certificate (grant-funded and special education-funded positions): ESPs in grant-funded and special education-funded positions are required to select "ESP Certificate". Special Education funds and Grant funds, federal or state, cannot be used to provide compensation for attending elective courses unless the course has been approved by the U.S. Department of Education and the Nevada Department of Education and/or the employee is required to attend the course.