Earning and Requesting MSDE Credit

Current certificated staff may earn MSDE credit for CPD (Continuing Professional Development) coursework and experiences that occur while the staff member is employed by FCPS. 

ANNOUNCEMENT: Beginning 5/18/21, School Counselors may earn credit for achieving national certification; please see document below for details. Credit is not available for certifications or renewals that were obtained prior to 5/18/21.

HOW DO I EARN MSDE CREDIT

HOW DO I REQUEST CREDIT FOR PROFESSIONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES?

If you enroll in a FCPS-sponsored MSDE course or book study, the MSDE CPD credit form will be available on your "Transcripts" page in Unified Talent at the end of the experience. 

Credit Request for PDS Mentor Teachers and Site Coordinators

To request credit please view this screencast and request credits in Unified Talent

Deadlines for Submission:

Fall Intern- January 15

Spring Intern - June 15

Site Coordinators- June 15


Requests can be submitted for the same experience only once per certification cycle.  More than one request made for the same experience within the same certification cycle will not be processed.   Requests are not processed after June 15th.  Any requests submitted after June 15th will be processed in September. All requests are processed after the experience is completed.


Credit Request for Teaching a College or MSDE Course Including Facilitating a Book Study

To request credit please view this screencast and request credits in Unified Talent. 

Requests can not be submitted for the same course or book title more than once.  


(FCASA) School Psychologists: Credits for Certification Renewal