Continuing Education Requirements

Minnesota School Psychologist Continuing Education Requirements

Minnesota school psychologists holding Tier 3 or Tier 4 professional licenses renew through the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB). Renewal requirements vary by license tier, and school psychologists who maintain a current NCSP credential may use the NCSP in place of the required renewal clock hours.

75 Tier 3 Clock Hours

125 Tier 4 Clock Hours

NCSP May Substitute for Clock Hours

Important for Minnesota school psychologists: Minnesota specifically allows a current Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential to be used in lieu of the clock hours otherwise required for renewal of a Tier 3 or Tier 4 school psychologist license.

Minnesota School Psychologist Renewal Requirements at a Glance

Licensing Authority

Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB)

Tier 3 Renewal

75 approved clock hours

Tier 4 Renewal

125 approved clock hours

NCSP Option

A current NCSP credential may be used in lieu of the required renewal clock hours for a Minnesota school psychologist license.

Approval

Clock hours are generally verified by the local continuing education/relicensure committee.

Professional Development

Activities must address one or more applicable Minnesota professional licensure standards.

Tier 3 and Tier 4 Clock-Hour Requirements

Minnesota uses different renewal clock-hour requirements depending on the professional license tier.

Tier 3 License

Renewal of a Tier 3 professional license generally requires verification of 75 approved clock hours.

125

Tier 4 License

Renewal of a Tier 4 professional license generally requires verification of 125 approved clock hours.

NCSP Exception for Minnesota School Psychologists

Minnesota provides a school-psychologist-specific exception to the normal Tier 3 and Tier 4 clock-hour requirements.

A school psychologist who holds a current Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential may use that credential in lieu of the clock hours required for professional license renewal.

NASP-APPROVED PROVIDER

Maintaining Your NCSP

Child & School Psychology CE is a NASP Approved Provider (Provider #1152). Qualifying courses may be used toward applicable NCSP continuing professional development requirements.

Additional Minnesota Professional Development Requirements

Minnesota's professional license renewal rules include several professional development areas for applicable Tier 3 and Tier 4 license holders. Requirements may depend on employment status, assignment, license type, and the renewal period.

CULTURAL COMPETENCY

Cultural Competency

Minnesota renewal rules include evidence of professional reflection and growth in best practices, including cultural competency training.

ENGLISH LEARNERS

Meeting the Needs of English Learners

Applicable license holders may need district-approved training addressing the needs of English learners, including job-embedded opportunities for learning and practice.

MENTAL HEALTH

Mental Illness Training

Minnesota professional renewal rules identify mental illness training as one of the professional development areas applicable to certain Tier 3 and Tier 4 licenses.

SUICIDE PREVENTION

Suicide Prevention

Applicable Tier 3 and Tier 4 license renewals include at least one hour of suicide prevention training.

Note: Minnesota's general professional educator renewal rules contain requirements that may be written specifically for teachers or certain license types. School psychologists should confirm which additional requirements apply to their individual license and employment status with PELSB or their local relicensure committee.

What Types of Professional Development Can Count?

Minnesota recognizes a broad range of professional development activities. Clock hours must generally be earned in at least two approved activity categories.

Relevant college or university coursework
Educational workshops
Professional conferences
Institutes and seminars
Lectures related to the license held
Staff development and in-service activities
Professional courses

Formal peer coaching or mentorship
Professional service activities
Leadership experiences
Professional organization activities
Experiences in diverse educational settings
Approved curriculum development
Certain preapproved travel or work experiences

Can Online Continuing Education Count?

Minnesota rules recognize educational workshops, seminars, lectures, courses, and other professional development activities when they meet applicable renewal standards and are approved by the appropriate local continuing education/relicensure committee.

School psychologists should maintain documentation of completed activities and confirm acceptance with their local relicensure committee when using courses toward Minnesota Tier 3 or Tier 4 renewal.

Do NASP-Approved Courses Count in Minnesota?

NASP-approved courses are particularly relevant for Minnesota school psychologists who maintain the NCSP credential. Minnesota expressly permits a current NCSP to substitute for the professional renewal clock-hour requirement.

For psychologists renewing through the traditional Minnesota clock-hour route rather than the NCSP exception, individual professional development activities remain subject to the applicable Minnesota renewal rules and local continuing education/relicensure committee approval.

Online Continuing Education for Minnesota School Psychologists

Child & School Psychology CE provides self-paced online professional development designed for school psychologists and related professionals. Courses cover topics such as ethics, legal issues, behavior, assessment, student mental health, intervention, data-based decision making, and equitable school psychology practice.

We are a NASP Approved Provider, Provider #1152. Review each course description for its number of hours, CPD type, approval information, and learning objectives.

View Online CE Courses

Maintaining Your NCSP?

Because Minnesota allows a current NCSP credential to substitute for Tier 3 or Tier 4 renewal clock hours for school psychologists, maintaining your NCSP may simplify the state renewal process.

View NCSP CPD Requirements

Official Minnesota Resources

Licensing requirements can change. School psychologists should verify current requirements with the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board and their local continuing education/relicensure committee before applying for renewal.

Requirements reviewed September 2026. This page is provided for informational purposes and is not a substitute for current guidance from PELSB, a local continuing education/relicensure committee, or NASP.