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Certification Renewal Process for New Jersey School Counselors
Renewing counseling certificates is vital to professional development, ensuring counselors maintain current knowledge and skills. While Standard Counseling Certificates do not have an expiration date, professionals are expected to engage in continuous learning by completing twenty (20) hours of continuing education units annually.
For those holding Emergency Certificates for School Counselors, renewal is possible annually, with a maximum of two (2) renewals permitted:
- To renew, candidates must fulfill specific requirements, including completing coursework and assessments mandated for Standard Certification and demonstrating progress toward meeting these criteria.
To initiate the renewal process, individuals should contact their school district’s certification office and submit a renewal application, detailing their advancement towards Standard Certification requirements and providing evidence of completed coursework and assessments. Approval from the certification authority is necessary, and background checks, which may have been conducted during the initial certification issuance, could be repeated based on district policies.
The fee for each emergency or provisional certificate renewal is $70.00 according to Section 6A:9B-5.6.
Maintaining open communication with the Certification Office is crucial to staying informed about renewal procedures and requirements. For further assistance, individuals can contact them at (609)-292-2070, available Monday through Friday from 7:45 AM to 4 PM EST.