South Carolina School Psychologist Continuing Education Requirements
Review current South Carolina school psychologist renewal requirements, renewal credits, approved continuing education options, and documentation requirements.
South Carolina School Psychologist Renewal at a Glance
Renewal Credits
A South Carolina Professional educator certificate generally requires 120 renewal credits during each renewal cycle.
School Years
A Professional certificate is typically valid for five school years.
Contact Hours
One continuing education credit or one contact hour is generally equivalent to one renewal credit.
South Carolina includes activities approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) or the American Psychological Association (APA) among the continuing education options that may qualify for certificate renewal.
Child & School Psychology CE is a NASP Approved Provider.
South Carolina School Psychologist Renewal Overview
How South Carolina Renewal Credits Work
South Carolina educators holding a renewable Professional certificate must earn 120 renewal credits during the certificate's five-year validity period.
SCDE provides several pathways for earning renewal credit. Options available to all educators include college coursework, certificate renewal courses approved by SCDE, and continuing education units recognized by SCDE.
Educators employed by a South Carolina public school district or participating renewal entity may have additional professional development options available through their employer.
Credit Conversion
Can NASP-Approved Courses Be Used for South Carolina Renewal?
Yes. South Carolina's current renewal guidance identifies professional development activities approved by NASP or APA as approved continuing education options for educator certificate renewal.
Child & School Psychology CE is a NASP Approved Provider, and qualifying courses provide documentation of completion and professional development hours.
Your Employment Setting Matters
South Carolina's renewal process differs depending on where the educator is employed.
SC Public School District
Submit completion certificates, transcripts, and other renewal documentation to the district's renewal coordinator or Human Resources office.
Approved Renewal Entity
Documentation is generally submitted to the employer's designated renewal coordinator for evaluation and processing.
Otherwise Employed
Educators working outside a participating district or renewal entity may have different submission requirements and should follow SCDE's current renewal procedures.
South Carolina public school districts and approved renewal entities may have their own procedures for approving and documenting professional development. Educators should follow their employer's renewal procedures and retain documentation of completed activities.
Online CE Courses for South Carolina School Psychologists
Child & School Psychology CE provides asynchronous professional development designed for school psychologists and other school-based professionals.
Course topics include assessment, behavior, mental health, ethics, legal issues, data-based decision making, and evidence-based school psychology practice.
Earn Professional Development Online
Complete self-paced courses and receive a certificate documenting your completed professional development hours.
Browse CE CoursesNCSP Renewal Requirements Are Separate
Nationally Certified School Psychologists have separate NASP continuing professional development requirements in addition to South Carolina educator certification requirements.
Official South Carolina Licensing Information
School psychologist educator certification and renewal requirements are administered by the South Carolina Department of Education. Because requirements and approved renewal options may change, educators should confirm current requirements when preparing for renewal.
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