Oklahoma School Psychologist Continuing Education Requirements
Review current Oklahoma school psychologist certification renewal requirements, professional development rules, district approval, NASP-approved continuing education, and online professional development.
Oklahoma School Psychologist Renewal at a Glance
Year Standard Certificate
Oklahoma Standard educator certificates are generally valid for five years.
PD Points for Nonemployed Educators
A nonemployed educator may renew through 75 professional development points from qualifying district-approved activities.
District Approval Matters
Oklahoma gives local school districts an important role in approving, documenting, and awarding professional development credit.
Oklahoma's renewal system differs depending on the educator's employment and renewal circumstances. School districts administer professional development for employed educators, while state rules provide a 75-point professional development pathway for certain nonemployed certificate holders.
Oklahoma School Psychologist Renewal Overview
How Are Oklahoma School Psychologists Credentialed?
Oklahoma school psychologists are credentialed through the Oklahoma State Department of Education. School Psychologist is one of Oklahoma's specialist certification areas.
Unlike an endorsement that may be added solely through testing, Oklahoma requires specialist areas such as School Psychologist to be supported by an appropriate university preparation program and recommendation.
Oklahoma Standard Certificates are generally issued for five years. Renewal is handled through the Oklahoma Educator Credentialing System.
Oklahoma Credential
Professional Development Through an Oklahoma School District
Oklahoma gives local school districts substantial responsibility for administering professional development. District professional development committees establish procedures for awarding and documenting professional development points.
Oklahoma's 75-Point Renewal Pathway
Oklahoma provides a specific professional development pathway for an individual who holds a valid Standard Teaching Certificate but is not employed as a teacher or administrator.
Under Oklahoma Administrative Code, the individual may satisfy renewal requirements by completing 75 professional development points through professional development programs, conferences, and seminars approved by a public school district.
A combination of professional development points, higher education credits, and teaching experience may also be used. The appropriate combination is determined by the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
Nonemployed Renewal
Can NASP-Approved Courses Count for Oklahoma Renewal?
Courses offered by a NASP Approved Provider are specifically designed as professional development for school psychologists and may align with an Oklahoma school psychologist's professional learning needs.
Oklahoma's educator renewal rules, however, do not state that NASP Approved Provider status automatically guarantees Oklahoma renewal points.
For educators working in an Oklahoma school district, the local professional development process is important. A district may require approval of an outside course before awarding professional development points.
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Professional Development for Oklahoma School Psychologists
Oklahoma school psychologists may participate in professional development that supports effective professional practice and addresses the needs of students and schools.
Additional Professional Development May Apply
Oklahoma law establishes certain recurring professional development requirements for school employees in addition to general educator certificate renewal procedures.
For example, certified employees have training requirements addressing the mental health needs of students, and school personnel have recurring suicide awareness training requirements.
School districts may also establish additional professional development priorities and requirements based on state law, local policy, and employee responsibilities.
Keep Documentation of Professional Development
Oklahoma educators should maintain documentation of completed professional development and follow their local district's procedures for receiving professional development credit.
Can Oklahoma School Psychologists Take Online CE Courses?
Oklahoma professional development is available in multiple formats, including asynchronous online learning. OSDE itself provides online professional development through its virtual learning platform.
Child & School Psychology CE offers structured, asynchronous professional development specifically designed for school psychologists and related professionals.
Because local district approval plays an important role in Oklahoma, school psychologists should confirm that an outside online activity will receive professional development points before relying on it for certificate renewal.
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Browse CE CoursesOklahoma Psychologist Licensure Has Separate CE Requirements
An Oklahoma School Psychologist educator certificate is separate from a license to practice psychology issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
Oklahoma licensed psychologists are generally required to complete 20 continuing professional education credits each year. One clock hour equals one CPE credit.
Health Service Psychologist certificate holders must earn at least 3 of those 20 credits in ethics, applicable laws and legal issues, or professional practice standards.
NCSP Renewal Requirements Are Separate
Nationally Certified School Psychologists have separate NASP continuing professional development requirements in addition to Oklahoma educator certificate renewal requirements.
Official Oklahoma Certification Information
School psychologist certification is administered by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. Because Oklahoma uses local district procedures for significant portions of professional development approval and documentation, school psychologists should verify applicable requirements with OSDE and their employing district before submitting a renewal application.
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