Massachusetts School Psychologist CE Requirements and Courses

Continuing Education Requirements:
For holders of the Professional License (issues after December 1, 1999):
Individual professional development plans must include at least 150 professional development points (PDP). At least 120 of the PDPs must be in the content area of the credential or the educator’s primary credential, with at least 90 of these PDPs in the content area of the educator’s primary credential. Educators working in Massachusetts public schools must get initial approval of their professional development plans from a supervisor that is consistent with school and district educational improvement goals. A minimum of 10 PDPs must be earned in a topic to count the PDPs toward renewal. NASP-approved CPD hours are accepted towards renewal. Find out more on acceptable forms of PDP.

National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
CE4Less is not an approved provider for NASP. However, NASP does accept up to 25 credit hours from “Self-Study” that don’t need NASP approval.

Sequenced Programs are self-studies developed and published to provide training in specific knowledge or skill areas. A test is typically given at the end of the course and usually a certificate of completion is issued. This can include courses taken on the Internet.

25 CPD credits may be earned from CE4Less.com, since our courses are considered sequenced programs. You should be able to answer “yes” to the following four questions about the course you take:

1. Did the activity enhance or upgrade my professional skills or add to my knowledge base?
2. Was the activity relevant to the professional practice of school psychology?
3. Did the activity fit into my personal plan for continuing professional development?
4. Did the activity go beyond the ordinary aspects of my employment?

You can view this information under “Category H: Self-Study” at the NASP website: http://www.nasponline.org/certification/renew_cpdcategories.aspx