Vermont School Psychologist CE Requirements and Courses

Continuing Education Requirements:
Level 1: Level I endorsement holders who have practiced in an endorsement area for 3 years must seek a recommendation from their local or regional standards board, or from the Office if the educator is employed by an entity not served by a local or regional board, for a Level II endorsement. An educator who does not receive a recommendation to move his/her Level I endorsement to a Level II license upon initial application, shall renew the Level I endorsement for three 3 and re-apply to move the endorsement to a Level II license prior to the expiration of the renewal. The Level I endorsement of an educator who does not receive a recommendation to move the endorsement to a Level II license after the second application shall become lapsed and may not be reinstated. Renewal of the Level 1 endorsement requires  3 credits (or 45 hours of CPD). At least 1 credit or 15 hours must address the specific knowledge and performance standards of the endorsement(s) being renewed and must occur within the 3 years preceding renewal of the Level I Educator License in each endorsement area.

Level 2: Level II license holders shall seek a recommendation for renewal of their Level II license and endorsement(s) from their local or regional standards board or from the Office if the educator is employed by an entity not served by a local or regional board.  The local or regional standards board or the Office shall recommend renewal of a Level II endorsement if the applicant presents the following:

1. Professional learning through completion of a minimum of six (6) credits or 90 hours in the endorsement area. Professional Learning may apply to more than one endorsement if applicable, however, at least two (2) credits or 30 hours must address the specific knowledge and performance standards of the endorsement(s) being renewed and must occur within the five (5) years preceding renewal of the Level II Educator License in each endorsement area. Professional learning will be verified in accordance with Standards Board policy by the local or regional standards Board or the Office who will determine the applicability of the professional learning activities.
2. Evidence of any required additional licenses or credentials specific to a particular endorsement.
3. If practicing in an endorsement area, documentation of a self-assessment in relation to the Core Teaching Standards and Progressions or the Core Leadership Standards. The Office shall provide a verification form for L/RSBs for this purpose 

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