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Annual Accountability for Ethical Conduct Report
Certification Manual » Documents and Other Processes » Annual Accountability for Ethical Conduct Report
The following is a copy of the text of the Accountability for Ethical Conduct Report Form that is required to be signed and submitted each year. To access the online form, click here. For the purposes of this Policy, “member” refers to: ACPE Certified…
Annual Dues and Other Fees
Accounting and Financial Procedures Manual » Annual Dues and Other Fees
Annually, upon recommendation from the Finance and Audit Committee, the ACPE Board will approve a fee structure to provide for annual member and center dues, as well as other miscellaneous fees, which will support the work of the Association. As the Association relies…
Ongoing Support and Annual Reporting
Community of Practice Development Guide » Roles and Support Within ACPE » ACPE Professional Well-Being Committee » How Does the Professional Well Being Committee Oversee the CoP Process? » Ongoing Support and Annual Reporting
Ongoing Support of a CoP Each CoP will be assigned a liaison from PWB. The PWB liaison will be in regular communication with the convener to consult and to troubleshoot. Annual Reporting of a CoP Due January 30: Each registered CoP is responsible to complete the…
Guide for Student Records
2020 Accreditation Manual » Policy and Procedure Development for Programs » Guide for Student Records
Overview Students own information about them and must know what information is being collected and how it is being used. A student’s information cannot be shared without their written permission. Every ACPE program must publicize an Annual Notice (see template…
Maintenance and Renewal of Accreditation
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Process » Maintenance and Renewal of Accreditation
Once a program has achieved Accredited Member, they enter the maintenance phase of accreditation and embark on a six (6) year cycle. Each year of the cycle is marked with a review of the program’s dashboard and portfolio. Over the course of the six years, all…
Participation
Community of Practice Development Guide » Communities of Practice in ACPE » Participation
As a member of ACPE, Inc., all individuals are expected to engage in the process of learning from and sharing knowledge with fellow members. The following items demonstrate participation: All ACPE Educators and Associate Educators are required to actively…
Documents and Other Processes
Certification Manual » Documents and Other Processes
Academic Qualifications and Equivalency Standards Annual Accountability for Ethical Conduct Report Code of Professional Ethics for Members of ACPE Maintaining Your ACPE Certified Educator Status Review of Supervisory/Educational Competence Continuation in the…
Appendix A: Financial Standing Policy
Accounting and Financial Procedures Manual » Appendices » Appendix A: Financial Standing Policy
Financial Standing Any individual or center needing proof of their financial standing with the ACPE may request (a) summary of account to show that they have no balance due or (b) evidence of an approved payment plan with accounting in the ACPE national office. This…
Standing Committees
Governance Manual » Article 6: Commissions and Committees » Standing Committees
Leadership Development (LDC) Section 6.02, Duties. Review the composition of all boards, commissions, committees, councils, task forces and other entities of the Association to assess the balance of the entities regarding inclusion of all constituency groups within…
Notifications of Commission Actions
2020 Accreditation Manual » Supporting Documents » Notifications of Commission Actions
Notifications of Accreditation Commission Actions ACPE sends Commission decisions to award or renew provisional status or accreditation (Accredited Member) no later than 30 days from the date of action to the program and U.S. Secretary of Education (“the…
Structure for Fees and Units
Certification Manual » Part I: Introduction » C. Certification Process Overview » Structure for Fees and Units
Change in Student Units and Student Unit Fees for Certified Educator Candidates As of January 1, 2019, CEC programs transitioned away from individual units of CPE to a structure that requires yearly enrollment. This means that a CEC that is in the Certification…
Accounting and Financial Procedures Manual
Accounting and Financial Procedures Manual
A Manual of the ACPE Finance and Audit Committee Approved by the Board of Directors; Effective May 2018 Table of Contents Introduction Purpose of Manual Finance and Accounting Responsibilities Budget Annual Dues and Other Fees Reserves Financial Statement…
Article 4: Meeting of Members
ACPE By-Laws » Article 4: Meeting of Members
Section 4.01, Annual Meeting. An annual meeting of the members shall be held on the Members Annual Meeting Date established by the Board of Directors. Notice of the meeting place, date, format, and hour shall be delivered to each member entitled to vote on matters no…
Maintaining the ACPE Community of Practice
Community of Practice Development Guide » Maintaining the ACPE Community of Practice
Keeping your Community of Practice Alive and Well An ACPE CoP will have responsibilities in the maintenance of the community, including stimulating and monitoring active engagements; promoting of visiting experts, or sharing of other relevant information; event…
How Does the Professional Well Being Committee Oversee the CoP Process?
Community of Practice Development Guide » Roles and Support Within ACPE » ACPE Professional Well-Being Committee » How Does the Professional Well Being Committee Oversee the CoP Process?
Registration as an ACPE Community of Practice Funding Requests for Communities of Practice Ongoing Support and Annual Reporting
Article 4: Meetings of Members
Governance Manual » Article 4: Meetings of Members
Section 4.03, Place of Meeting. The Annual Member meeting will be held at the time and place of the Annual Conference. Section 4.04, Quorum. This section specifies that five percent (5%) of the members with voting rights [Section 3.03], will constitute a quorum; i.e.,…
Finance and Accounting Responsibilities
Accounting and Financial Procedures Manual » Finance and Accounting Responsibilities
The Chief Executive Officer shall be responsible for the day-to-day oversight and management of ACPE. ACPE is governed by its Board of Directors, which is responsible for financial oversight of ACPE by: Establishing financial policies. Reviewing results of annual…
IV. Particular Reporting Implications for ACPE Members
Professional Ethics Manual » Part II--Processing Complaints of Ethics Code » IV. Particular Reporting Implications for ACPE Members
A. ACPE members agree to adhere to a standard of conduct consistent with the code of ethics established in ACPE standards. Members are required to sign the Accountability For Ethical Conduct Policy Report Form yearly and return it with their annual ACPE dues. Members…
ACPE Professional Well-Being Committee
Community of Practice Development Guide » Roles and Support Within ACPE » ACPE Professional Well-Being Committee
What is the charge of the Professional Well Being Committee of ACPE? How Does the Professional Well Being Committee Oversee the CoP Process? Registration as an ACPE Community of Practice Funding Requests for Communities of Practice Ongoing Support and Annual…
Continuation in the Certification Process
Certification Manual » Documents and Other Processes » Continuation in the Certification Process
The Certification process is designed to allow Certified Educator Candidates to progress at their own pace. As a competency-based process, it is expected that a CEC will make consistent, regular progress in their Certification process. In addition, a CEC is required to…
Reserves
Accounting and Financial Procedures Manual » Reserves
Reserves are unrestricted net assets, excluding tangible property. ACPE shall maintain a reserve equal to an average six months of ACPE’s annual unrestricted operating expenses. Reserve levels shall not drop below an average six months of ACPE’s annual…
Appendix C: Conference Accounting Policies
Accounting and Financial Procedures Manual » Appendices » Appendix C: Conference Accounting Policies
ACPE Sponsored Conferences/Events In an effort to keep all national conference and other event costs at a reasonable and tolerable level for the organization and its members, and in an effort to bring more efficiency, consistency and accountability to the establishing…
Provisional Accreditation to a Fully Accredited Member
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Process » Pathways for Accreditation » Provisional Accreditation to a Fully Accredited Member
Once granted Provisional Accreditation, a program has up to two years to become a fully accredited program. If the program desires, they may begin the process of moving towards full accreditation as soon as they have completed 2 (two) units of CPE. Steps Initiate…
Accreditation Portfolio
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Process » Accreditation Portfolio
The ACPE Accreditation Portfolio presents essential components of the ecology of an accredited program for spiritual care education. When completed and maintained, the Portfolio serves as an up-to-date account of a program, as well as its vision and plan for the…
Article 5: Board of Directors
Governance Manual » Article 5: Board of Directors
Section 5.01, Number and Qualifications. From time to time, the Board may appoint a person or persons to represent the Association in other organizations or associations where it is deemed beneficial for ACPE. The current appointments [2017] include: Journal of…
Applying for Provisional Accreditation
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Process » Pathways for Accreditation » Applying for Provisional Accreditation
The Accreditation process begins with a determination of eligibility. This process is applicable to brand new programs. Please note that the total time frame from the submission of materials to the issuing of the letter of Pre-Provisional Approval is a minimum of 120…
Sharing Knowledge with ACPE
Community of Practice Development Guide » Communities of Practice in ACPE » Sharing Knowledge with ACPE
A key benefit to the CoP model involves the sharing of new knowledge with the larger organization. ACPE CoPs are encouraged to think creatively about ways they might share their emerging knowledge with the broader community. Some examples include: online resource…
Updates to the Manuals
Updates to the Manuals
Any changes to the Manuals will be listed here along with the effective date of the change. 2024 January 22,2024 Professional Ethics Manual Updates Section III Time Limits for Filing Complaints Section XII The Investigative Phase, B2 has been updated 2023 August…
Standard 3 – Educational Resources
2020 Accreditation Manual » ACPE Standards and Portfolio Expectations » Standard 3 – Educational Resources
A program provides the framework and resources necessary to support and facilitate student learning. Rationale An ACPE accredited program creatively and effectively utilizes the context in which learning takes place, drawing upon available technological support,…
Expenditure Approvals
Accounting and Financial Procedures Manual » Expenditure Approvals
Non-budgeted expenses include costs that are not in the annual budget approved by the Board of Directors. This does not apply to budgeted items with a negative variance. The approval levels are as follows: Up to $5,000: Executive Director $5,001-10,000: Treasurer…
Evaluating the Health of an ACPE Community of Practice
Community of Practice Development Guide » Communities of Practice in ACPE » Evaluating the Health of an ACPE Community of Practice
The health and relevance of the community of practice will be evaluated on an annual basis. CoP conveners will be invited to engage the membership of their CoP to identify issues such as: Gaining new knowledge Enhancing skill Enhancing connectivity – level of…
Article 5: Board of Directors
ACPE By-Laws » Article 5: Board of Directors
Section 5.01, Number and Qualifications. The business and affairs of the Association shall be managed by a Board of Directors, all of whom are Association members in good standing. The number of Directors which shall constitute the whole Board of Directors shall be no…
Financial Statement Presentation and Distribution
Accounting and Financial Procedures Manual » Financial Statement Presentation and Distribution
ACPE prepares calendar year consolidated financial statements with its subsidiary, FCPE. Interim financial statements are not consolidated and are prepared monthly by the 20th of each month. A balance sheet and P&L with budget comparison are the basic monthly reports…
Budget
Accounting and Financial Procedures Manual » Budget
ACPE management shall annually prepare the budget with the Finance and Audit Committee to be submitted for approval by the Board of Directors. All budgets shall be prepared on a zero-based budgeting system with sufficient detail to identify revenue and expenditures by…
Information Provided to the Department of Education
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Commission » Information Provided to the Department of Education
ACPE will submit to the Department of Education: Notifications of all accreditation decisions (see Notifications of Commission Actions) A list, updated annually, of its accredited and provisionally accredited programs A summary of our annual major…
Leadership Roles within an ACPE Community of Practice
Community of Practice Development Guide » Communities of Practice in ACPE » Leadership Roles within an ACPE Community of Practice
The following are suggested leadership roles. CoPs may have more or fewer leadership positions depending on the needs of the community. Convener: The Convener is the only role that is required by ACPE. The Convener is the contact point for all communications from…
The Architecture of a Community of Practice
Community of Practice Development Guide » Introduction » The Architecture of a Community of Practice
The success of a CoP will primarily be determined by its’ content or domain of knowledge; and, on the delivery of such content or knowledge to others. There are many ways in which to develop and present content that makes accessing that content more appealing and…
Article 3: Members
ACPE By-Laws » Article 3: Members
Section 3.01, Members. The Association may have different types and classes of members as appropriate for continuation and engagement in the purpose of the Association. The definition and designation of such types and classes of membership, and qualification and rights…
International Guest Educator
Certification Manual » Documents and Other Processes » International Guest Educator
ACPE provides for international guest supervisors (IGS) to supervise students in ACPE Accredited Member centers in the U.S. for a defined period of time. !The guest educator is responsible for working out Visa requirements with the hiring…
Article 7: Officers and Executive Director
ACPE By-Laws » Article 7: Officers and Executive Director
Section 7.01, Number and Qualifications. The officers of the Association shall be a Chair, Vice-chair/Chair-elect, and a Secretary/Treasurer. All officers shall be Association members in good standing. Section 7.02, Term. The Chair shall hold office for two (2) years.…
Introduction
Accounting and Financial Procedures Manual » Introduction
Founded in 1967, ACPE, Inc. is the premier, DOE-recognized organization that provides the highest quality clinical pastoral education (CPE) programs for spiritual care professionals of any faith and in any setting. ACPE does this through a rigorous accreditation and…
Definition of Terms
Definition of Terms
Click here for the Definition of Terms associated with Accreditation. ACPE Directory – The official ACPE listing of accredited ACPE centers and their designated programs and supervisors; satellite programs that have received a site visit, member seminaries;…
6 Year Site Visit Plan
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Process » Maintenance and Renewal of Accreditation » 6 Year Site Visit Plan
Overview In Year 6 of the Accreditation Cycle, an accredited program will undergo a full portfolio review and a site visit. A program may request, under limited circumstances, a postponement of the review. Criteria for a postponement may be found here. During the…
Accreditation Commission Forms
2020 Accreditation Manual » Accreditation Commission Forms
Biographical Form: To be completed for each ACPE Certified Educator who participates in the CPE program and uploaded to the Accreditation Portfolio Changes in Programs and Personnel Form Online Directory Update Form Request for Accreditation Review Six Year Site…
Substantive Updates to the Accreditation Manual
2020 Accreditation Manual » Substantive Updates to the Accreditation Manual
March 12, 2024 Per USDE regulations, the following pages have been updated: Adverse Actions and Identified Areas of Non-Compliance – Suspensions are no longer considered adverse actions and have been moved to the list of potential actions to be taken by the…
Review of Supervisory/Educational Competence
Certification Manual » Documents and Other Processes » Review of Supervisory/Educational Competence
The collegial nature of the clinical pastoral education profession requires that practitioners mutually monitor each other’s professional competence and take action when concern about incompetence, impairment, or misconduct arise (See Code of Professional Ethics for…
Program Closure
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Process » Program Closure
An ACPE program may voluntarily withdraw its accreditation when circumstances dictate. The Accreditation Commission may also withdraw a program’s accreditation as a result of failure to comply with ACPE Accreditation Standards. If a program allows its…
ACPE Related Terms
2020 Accreditation Manual » Definition of Terms for the Accreditation Process » ACPE Related Terms
Educational Terms may be found by clicking here. ACPE Program (Accredited Program): An administrative structure or entity authorized by the ACPE Accreditation Commission to conduct programs of CPE Level I/Level II and Certified Educator CPE. An ACPE accredited program…
Corporate Credit Cards
Accounting and Financial Procedures Manual » Corporate Credit Cards
Corporate credit cards may be issued to ACPE staff, ACPE Board Chair and Chair-Elect as determined necessary by the Executive Director. The cardholder is responsible for the safekeeping of the card and will be held accountable: To ensure that the card is used only…
XII. The Investigative Phase
Professional Ethics Manual » Part II--Processing Complaints of Ethics Code » XII. The Investigative Phase
A. The Investigator The investigator will conduct the investigation according to the processes set forth below. The investigation may be conducted under the guidance of a legal or ethics consultant appointed for this purpose. B. The Investigative Process 1. The…
Part IV: Post Certification
Certification Manual » Part IV: Post Certification
Becoming a Member of the National Faculty Peer Review *Click to download the Continuing Education Report Form that is to be uploaded to your Educator Portfolio in SharePoint each year.
XIV. Notification of Findings and Action for Hearing & Appeals Process
Professional Ethics Manual » Part II--Processing Complaints of Ethics Code » XIV. Notification of Findings and Action for Hearing & Appeals Process
A. The Process Chair will notify the member and complainant of the action taken by the Commission(s). The notification to both parties of the complaint will be sent by secure email or by other means at the request of a party as described in X.D. and shall include…
Periodic Reviews
2020 Accreditation Manual » Supporting Documents » Commission Actions » Periodic Reviews
The commission shall take action on programs that have completed a periodic review at its next regularly scheduled meeting. Provisional Accreditation – for up to two years. Grant Grant with deficiencies: Programs must address and resolve the deficiencies…
Contracts and Purchase Orders
Accounting and Financial Procedures Manual » Contracts and Purchase Orders
It is the policy of ACPE to require a written agreement (i.e., a contract or purchase order) for the purchase of all goods or services costing $2,501 or more, for product revenue agreements, or for any transaction that cannot be completed within one year. The purchase…
Expense Reimbursement – Volunteers and ACPE Staff
Accounting and Financial Procedures Manual » Expense Reimbursement – Volunteers and ACPE Staff
This policy describes a process that is designed to ensure that personal monies spent on ACPE affairs are reimbursed in a fair and consistent manner, in accordance with ACPE policy. Eligibility: Reimbursement of business expenses is strictly limited to the…
PEC Appendices
Professional Ethics Manual » PEC Appendices
APPENDIX 1 ACPE Inter Commission/Entity Referral APPENDIX 2 Common Standards for Professional Chaplaincy Policy to Ensure Fitness and Wellness of Educators Whistleblower Policy Education Program Complaint Response Form Ethics Complaint Response Form Click here…
I. Where to Begin
Professional Ethics Manual » Part II--Processing Complaints of Ethics Code » I. Where to Begin
Launching and responding to a complaint is intensive and demanding, not to be undertaken casually. One should study the instructions closely and prepare carefully and thoughtfully for participation. Making an Ethics Allegation: A. Grievances giving rise to a…
Part Two: The ACPE Certification Process
Certification Manual » Part II: Admissions Process » Part Two: The ACPE Certification Process
Once chosen by the local center, and prior to the ACPE interview, the applicant must view the following videos: Understanding Competencies Competencies for Admission The applicant will write a brief reflection on each of the videos, demonstrating their…
Part II: Admissions Process
Certification Manual » Part II: Admissions Process
Overview Part One: The Local ACPE Accredited Center Part Two: The ACPE Certification Process
The Accreditation Process
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Process
The Accreditation Portfolio Program Feasibility/Self-Study Requirements Pathways for Accreditation Applying for Provisional Accreditation Provisional Accreditation to a fully Accredited Member Accredited Member to a System Program Types of…
Brief Definitions of Terms Used in the Revised Outcomes
2020 Accreditation Manual » Supporting Documents » REVISED: ACPE Outcomes and Indicators » Brief Definitions of Terms Used in the Revised Outcomes
Communication Styles and Skills – Different ways of communicating. This includes verbal and nonverbal forms of communication. Examples include listening/attending, empathic reflection, confrontation, conflict resolution, Motivational Interviewing, and many…
Overview
Certification Manual » Part II: Admissions Process » Overview
The ACPE Certification Process has two parts to the admission process: Part One: Application and acceptance to a local ACPE Accredited Center Part Two: Application and acceptance to become a Certified Educator Candidate with ACPE Applicants begin the process by…
ACPE Organizational Structure
2020 Accreditation Manual » ACPE Organizational Structure
Article 6 of the ACPE Bylaws establish that the Accreditation Commission is established as a standing commission of the Board of Directors. The duties and authority of the Accreditation Commission is established and governed by the Board of Directors. Commission…
Component Sites
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Process » Types of Accreditation » Component Sites
A component site is a place, usually a facility owned by the sponsoring institution or agency, where a System Sponsored Program offers one or more CPE programs. Policy A component site is independently accredited, but is linked to its system through corporate…
Accredited Member to a System Program
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Process » Pathways for Accreditation » Accredited Member to a System Program
For an accredited program wishing to become an Accredited System program, a revision of materials and a full accreditation review site visit (including a National Site Team Chair, ACPE Certified Educator, and a practitioner) must take place. The site visit will shift…
Certification Manual
Certification Manual
!Please Note: This manual reflects the current Certification Process. Students who are in the former Certification Process should use the 2016 Certification Manual. Part I: Introduction Part II: The Admissions Process Part III: The Certification Process Part…
Introduction to the Accreditation Process
2020 Accreditation Manual » Introduction to the Accreditation Process
An ACPE accredited educational program serves to advance the mission of ACPE. CPE programs provide experiential learning, the goal of which is to develop and foster the art and practice of spiritual care. CPE students learn from the people they serve, their peers, and…
Community of Practice Development Guide
Community of Practice Development Guide
Acknowledgements Prologue Introduction Communities of Practice in ACPE Roles and Support within ACPE Designing the ACPE Community of Practice Maintaining the ACPE Community of Practice Closing an ACPE Community of Practice
B. ACPE Certification and the Certification Commission
Certification Manual » Part I: Introduction » B. ACPE Certification and the Certification Commission
ACPE Certification Certification by ACPE is an earned privilege and responsibility. It is achieved by meeting the requirements for certification in the ACPE standards. ACPE Certified Educators are clinical pastoral educators who are academically prepared and who are…
Types of Accreditation
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Process » Types of Accreditation
The Accreditation Commission offers three categories for its accredited members. While the requirements and standards remain the same for each, there are unique components for each type of accreditation that are important for centers to note. Within each category, the…
Standard 7 – Ethical Integrity and Cultural Responsiveness
2020 Accreditation Manual » ACPE Standards and Portfolio Expectations » Standard 7 – Ethical Integrity and Cultural Responsiveness
A program upholds ACPE Values and evidences ethical conduct and responsibility. Rationale An ACPE Accredited Program and those who work and learn therein are expected to act with integrity and to ensure that a program’s activities are in compliance with both…
Data Collection
2020 Accreditation Manual » Policy and Procedure Development for Programs » Data Collection
As a learning organization, ACPE requires that programs gather data in a variety of forms. This data serves as “evidence” of a program’s compliance with standards and of its programmatic and educational effectiveness. As a program embarks upon…
Pathways for Accreditation
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Process » Pathways for Accreditation
Applying for Provisional Accreditation Provisional Accreditation to Accredited Member Accredited Member to a System Program
Audit
Accounting and Financial Procedures Manual » Audit
The consolidated financial statements will be audited by an independent accounting firm selected by the Finance and Audit Committee. Audited financial statements and the auditor’s opinion thereon will be presented by the independent accounting firm to the Finance…
Standard 4 – Management of CPE Programs
2020 Accreditation Manual » ACPE Standards and Portfolio Expectations » Standard 4 – Management of CPE Programs
A program demonstrates consistent and fair management of its programs for all students. Rationale An ACPE accredited program’s policies and procedures assist all parties in understanding individual and shared responsibilities, expectations, mutual…
Restoration to Active Status
Certification Manual » Documents and Other Processes » Restoration to Active Status
Policy Revised 1/2022 An ACPE Certified Educator is considered inactive after three years of no supervision of students or a sufficient level of participation in CPE-Related Educational Activities. See Maintaining Your ACPE Certified Educator Credential and…
Article 3: Members
Governance Manual » Article 3: Members
Section 3.01, Members. Types and classes of ACPE membership shall be reviewed regularly by the Board. Membership categories include the following: ACPE Certified Educator (Active and Retired) ACPE Accredited Center Spiritual Care Professional (Active and…
Part One: The Local ACPE Accredited Program
Certification Manual » Part II: Admissions Process » Part One: The Local ACPE Accredited Program
Admission to the local ACPE Accredited Program includes the following criteria: A completed Application for Certified Educator Programs College graduation Graduate theological degree or its equivalent Ordination or commissioning to function as a spiritual care…
XIX. Records Retention
Professional Ethics Manual » Part II--Processing Complaints of Ethics Code » XIX. Records Retention
Official files on a case are maintained by the PEC chair until the case is concluded. The official file is then sent to the ACPE national office where it remains until notice of the respondent’s death. Files are electronic with access limited as described below.…
Cash Disbursements
Accounting and Financial Procedures Manual » Cash Disbursements
ACPE generates vendor disbursements weekly by check, ACH, or corporate credit card. Vendor disbursements by check or by ACH shall be prepared by persons independent of those who initiate or approve the expenditures, as well as those who are authorized to sign checks.…
Complaints Alleging Violations of ACPE Education Standards in Educational Programs
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Commission » Complaints Alleging Violations of ACPE Education Standards in Educational Programs
POLICY FOR COMPLAINTS ALLEGING VIOLATIONS OF ACPE EDUCATION STANDARDS in EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS As required by the U.S. Department of Education, ACPE has policies for addressing complaints against the Accreditation Commission and complaints against education programs.…
Theory Integration Project and Presentation Overview
Certification Manual » Part III: The Certification Process » Phase I » Theory Integration Project and Presentation Overview
A CEC is considered ready to enter the Theory Integration Project and Presentation process when they have: completed the Core Curriculum for Phase I had opportunities for observation and active co-supervision of students an understanding of various…
CPE-Related Educational Activities
Certification Manual » Documents and Other Processes » Maintaining Your ACPE Certified Educator Credential » CPE-Related Educational Activities
For ACPE Certified Educators who are not directly supervising a unit of CPE within the required three-year period and who wish to remain active in ACPE (i.e. not retired), the following is an explanation of the requirements that must be met. Please note that contract…
Requirements for Admission
2020 Accreditation Manual » Policy and Procedure Development for Programs » Requirements for Admission
An accredited ACPE program may recruit students to apply to its program. ACPE accredited programs are encouraged to develop relationships with local theological schools, seminaries, endorsing bodies, spiritual/values-based orienting system representatives and their…
Bias and Conflict of Interest
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Commission » Bias and Conflict of Interest
“Bias” refers to a pre-existing impression or opinion, either positive or negative, about a program, the institution in which it is located, or its staff, which might affect one’s ability to assess accreditation matters objectively. “Conflict of interest” is…
Program Feasibility/Self-Study Requirements
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Process » Program Feasibility/Self-Study Requirements
Policy ACPE requires a feasibility study for applying for provisional accreditation. If seeking Provisional Accreditation from a component site, update materials according to the feasibility study criteria. ACPE requires a self-study for: a program moving from…
Additional Resources for Centers and Educators
2020 Accreditation Manual » Additional Resources for Centers and Educators
Engaging a Short-term Contract Educator Contract ACPE Certified Educator Sample Employment Contract More information: The sample contract is a template for programs to adapt as necessary for their business model, location, etc. The $500 dues reimbursement is…
Phase II
Certification Manual » Part III: The Certification Process » Phase II
Phase II of the New Certification Process is defined by the continued development of the CEC’s portfolio, integrative work, and the demonstration of increasing competence and independence. Throughout this phase, the CEC will, in addition to their work and…
Phase I
Certification Manual » Part III: The Certification Process » Phase I
Phase I of the New Certification Process is defined by the development of the aspirant’s portfolio, the acquisition of knowledge, and demonstration of competence. Throughout this phase, Certified Educator Candidates will, in addition to their work and learning…
Maintaining Your ACPE Certified Educator Credential
Certification Manual » Documents and Other Processes » Maintaining Your ACPE Certified Educator Credential
All ACPE Educators are obligated to the following: Adhering to the ACPE Code of Professional Ethics as attested to by one’s professional peers and constituents through on-going program review. Completing and documenting 50 hours minimum of continuing education…
Policy and Procedure Development for Programs
2020 Accreditation Manual » Policy and Procedure Development for Programs
The following information is intended to provide guidance to programs for developing their policies and procedures. Requirements for Admission Guide for Student Records Clinical Placements and Agreements Educational Placements and Agreements Changes in…
Traveler’s Responsibilities – Volunteers, Speakers and ACPE Staff
Accounting and Financial Procedures Manual » Traveler’s Responsibilities – Volunteers, Speakers and ACPE Staff
The ACPE recognizes that volunteers give generously of their time and energy, taking time away from their personal commitments, as well as their practices/groups, in order to participate in ACPE business. It is important to ACPE that the travel policy be fair,…
Code of Professional Ethics for Members of ACPE
Certification Manual » Documents and Other Processes » Code of Professional Ethics for Members of ACPE
Maintenance of high standards of ethical conduct is a responsibility shared by all ACPE members. In relationship to those served, ACPE members: affirm and respect the human dignity and individual worth of each person. do not discriminate against anyone because…
Code of Professional Ethics for Members of ACPE
2020 Accreditation Manual » Supporting Documents » Code of Professional Ethics for Members of ACPE
Maintenance of high standards of ethical conduct is a responsibility shared by all ACPE members. In relationship to those served, ACPE members: affirm and respect the human dignity and individual worth of each person. do not discriminate against anyone because…
Complaints Against the ACPE Accreditation Commission
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Commission » Complaints Against the ACPE Accreditation Commission
As required by the U.S. Department of Education, ACPE has policies for addressing complaints against the Accreditation Commission and complaints against education programs. This document details how a complaint may be filed if it is believed that the Commission or its…
Appeal of Certification Commission Decisions
Certification Manual » Documents and Other Processes » Review of Supervisory/Educational Competence » Appeal of Certification Commission Decisions
Note: all time frames are calendar days. Policy Publication of decisions – Decisions to deny certification or revoke educator status are not effective or published until time for appeal has lapsed or until the appeal process is concluded, which ever…
Standard 413 Continuation of Certified Educator Status
Standards Manual » 400 Standards--Certification » Standard 413 Continuation of Certified Educator Status
Preservation of one’s status as ACPE Certified Educator 413.1 adhering to the ACPE Code of Professional Ethics as attested to by one’s professional peers and constituents through on-going program review. 413.2 completing and documenting 50 hours minimum of…
Permission for the Use of a Student’s Clinical Materials
Certification Manual » Documents and Other Processes » Permission for the Use of a Student’s Clinical Materials
Students must give written permission for the use of their clinical materials as well as recorded and/or live observation media pertinent to an ACPE Certified Educator Candidate’s (CEC) educator’s process toward certification as an ACPE Certified Educator or…
Certified Educator CPE
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Process » Certified Educator CPE
Policy and Process The accredited program must submit the Request for Accreditation Review and upload all required materials to the center’s portfolio a minimum of 45 days before the first unit of Certified Educator CPE will commence. Provisionally accredited…
2020 Accreditation Manual
2020 Accreditation Manual
*The new accreditation process took effect January 1, 2020. The standards, policies, and procedures located in this manual replace all previously published materials. Introduction to the Accreditation Process Substantive Updates to the Accreditation Manual Using…