Maine School Psychologist Continuing Education Requirements
Maine school psychologists holding the School Psychologist Certificate (093) may renew their professional certificate through several pathways, including completion of continuing professional development consistent with current NCSP renewal standards.
Maine School Psychologist Renewal Requirements at a Glance
Three Ways to Meet Maine's Renewal Requirement
For renewal of a 3-year professional School Psychologist Certificate, Maine identifies three ways to satisfy the professional renewal requirement.
Maintain the NCSP
Hold a valid and current Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential issued through the National School Psychology Certification System.
Hold a Maine Psychology License
Hold a valid and current license issued by the Maine Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
Complete 75 CPD Hours
Provide evidence of 75 hours of continuing professional development completed during the previous three years and consistent with current NCSP renewal standards.
The 75-Hour Continuing Professional Development Route
School psychologists who use Maine's continuing professional development pathway must document 75 hours of CPD during the preceding three years.
Maine specifically states that these activities must be consistent with the current NCSP renewal standards. Because NCSP standards can be revised over time, school psychologists should review the current NASP/NCSP CPD requirements when planning a renewal cycle.
Courses From Child & School Psychology CE
Child & School Psychology CE is a NASP Approved Provider (Provider #1152). Courses designated for NASP-approved CPD may be used toward applicable NCSP continuing professional development requirements when the course and activity meet the applicable renewal rules.
NCSP-Aligned Continuing Professional Development
Because Maine incorporates current NCSP renewal standards into its 75-hour renewal pathway, school psychologists using this option should plan professional development with the current NCSP CPD rules in mind.
Current NCSP renewal requirements include a total of 75 hours of continuing professional development during the renewal cycle, along with designated professional development requirements established by the National School Psychology Certification Board.
Ethics and Legal Professional Development
Current NCSP standards include professional development addressing ethics and/or legal regulation of school psychology. School psychologists using Maine's CPD pathway should make sure their renewal activities satisfy the current NCSP requirement in effect for their renewal cycle.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Practice
Current NCSP standards also include continuing professional development related to equitable practice, diversity, and serving diverse student populations. Verify the specific requirement that applies to your NCSP renewal cycle.
Do NASP-Approved Courses Count in Maine?
Yes, NASP-approved professional development can be especially relevant for Maine school psychologists using the 75-hour CPD pathway. Maine requires those hours to be consistent with current NCSP renewal standards, and NASP-approved continuing professional development is one of the recognized forms of professional learning within the NCSP system.
Professional Development Topics for Maine School Psychologists
Continuing professional development should relate to the professional knowledge and skills used in school psychology practice. Relevant topics may include:
- School psychology ethics and professional standards
- Special education law and Section 504
- Psychoeducational assessment
- Academic and behavioral intervention
- Data-based decision making
- Consultation and collaboration
- Mental and behavioral health services
- Equitable practices for diverse student populations
- School-wide prevention and intervention systems
- Family-school collaboration
- Trauma-informed practice
- Behavior support
- Research and evidence-based practice
- Legal and ethical decision making
Online Continuing Education for Maine School Psychologists
Child & School Psychology CE provides self-paced online professional development developed for school psychologists and related professionals. Courses address topics including ethics, legal issues, assessment, behavior, intervention, student mental health, and evidence-based school psychology practice.
We are a NASP Approved Provider, Provider #1152. Check each individual course description for the specific approval, CPD type, number of hours, and professional development category.
View Online CE CoursesAlso Maintaining Your NCSP?
Maine's continuing professional development pathway specifically refers to current NCSP renewal standards. If you also maintain the NCSP credential, review our complete NCSP continuing professional development requirements page for additional information about CPD categories, documentation, and renewal requirements.
View NCSP CPD RequirementsOfficial Maine Resources
Continuing education and credentialing requirements can change. School psychologists should verify current requirements with the Maine Department of Education before submitting a renewal application.
- Maine Department of Education – Certification Renewals
- Maine School Psychologist Certificate (093) Requirements
- Maine Department of Education – Certification Forms & Resources
Requirements reviewed September 2026. This page is provided for informational purposes and is not a substitute for current guidance from the Maine Department of Education or the National School Psychology Certification Board.