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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…
Peer Review
Certification Manual » Part IV: Post Certification » Peer Review
Information for Peer Review for ACPE Certified Educators may be found in SharePoint.
Called Review
2020 Accreditation Manual » Supporting Documents » Commission Actions » Called Review
Called Review Initiated by the Commission The Accreditation Commission shall require a site visit when, in its judgment, there is cause to believe a program with Provisional Accreditation or an Accredited Member program: Is substantially out of compliance with ACPE…
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…
XVI. Sanction Review
Professional Ethics Manual » Part II--Processing Complaints of Ethics Code » XVI. Sanction Review
A sanction will be reviewed at the end of its specified time. If the Commission or its designee determines a reasonable need to continue monitoring the member, it may recommend further sanctions or probation for an additional specified time to the appropriate people…
Requests for Review Postponement
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Process » Requests for Review Postponement
Programs with provisional accreditation or accredited centers may request a one-time, one year postponement of a scheduled accreditation review when one of the following acceptable circumstances has occurred: A program is without an ACPE Certified Educator during the…
Standards 403-406 Certification as Certified Educator Candidate
Standards Manual » 400 Standards--Certification » Standards 403-406 Certification as Certified Educator Candidate
Standard 403 Formal requirements include: 403.1 ACPE membership. 403.2 college graduation. 403.3 graduate theological degree or its equivalent. 403.4 ordination or commission to function in ministry by an appropriate religious authority as determined by…
X. The Initial Review Panel
Professional Ethics Manual » Part II--Processing Complaints of Ethics Code » X. The Initial Review Panel
A. An Initial Review Panel (IRP1) convenes by telephone or Internet. The ED managing the case and the Ethics Commission Chair leading the process (EPC), with the ethics consultant [if one], determine if there is jurisdiction for the complaint: 1. Is the respondent a…
Review of Procedures and Accreditation Criteria
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Commission » Review of Procedures and Accreditation Criteria
The Commission reviews and evaluates its procedures and accreditation criteria every five years, or sooner if legal, regulatory, or other circumstances require. If during the review it is determined that changes are needed to the standards, ACPE will initiate…
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
What is the charge of the Professional Well Being Committee of ACPE?
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?
The ACPE Board of Directors has charged the PWB Committee to develop new programs to engage members and alumni in the work of spiritual health and personal growth, collaborating with staff and volunteers. This includes both the care of educators and those educated by…
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;…
Standards 407-410 Certification as Associate Certified Educator
Standards Manual » 400 Standards--Certification » Standards 407-410 Certification as Associate Certified Educator
Standard 407 Formal requirements: 407.1 certification as Certified Educator Candidate. 407.2 ACPE membership as a Certified Educator Candidate. 407.3 completion of at least two units of supervised supervision of CPE as a Certfied Educator Candidate. 407.4 approval…
XVII. Emergency Suspension of Credentials
Professional Ethics Manual » Part II--Processing Complaints of Ethics Code » XVII. Emergency Suspension of Credentials
When there is compelling evidence that a CPE student(s), CPE program, educator’s colleagues or self is in immediate danger because of the functioning of any person authorized to as an ACPE Educator, the Executive Director shall enjoin the person from supervisory…
400 Standards--Certification
Standards Manual » 400 Standards--Certification
!These standards are only applicable to those in the OLD Certification Process. For those in the NEW Certification Process, please refer to the ACPE Certified Educator Competencies, to the NEW Certification Process Manual, and the ACPE Website for more…
Standard 411-412 Certification as ACPE Certified Educator
Standards Manual » 400 Standards--Certification » Standard 411-412 Certification as ACPE Certified Educator
Standard 411 Formal requirements: 411.1 certification as Associate Certified Educator. 411.2 ACPE membership. 411.3 having conducted at least two independent units of CPE following certification as Associate Certified Educator. Standard 412 Professional competence:…
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…
Theory Integration Project Rubric
Certification Manual » Part III: The Certification Process » Phase I » Theory Integration Project and Presentation Overview » Theory Integration Project Rubric
Rubrics are descriptive and not evaluative. While rubrics can be used to evaluate, the main idea is that one should match the performance to the description rather than evaluate it. The main purpose of a rubric is to assess performance. This can be done through direct…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Purpose of the Manual
Accounting and Financial Procedures Manual » Purpose of the Manual
The policies and procedures discussed herein address various accounting and financial policies. These policies are designed to enhance financial accountability and transparency, eliminate misunderstandings, and protect the assets and viability of the ACPE. It is the…
Registration as an ACPE Community of Practice
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
The PWB Committee will review each registration application, to ensure it meets all criteria as spelled out in this guide _(See: Communities of Practice in ACPE Applications for registration as a CoP will be received at the ACPE office upon submission via the ACPE…
Funding Requests for Communities of Practice
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? » Funding Requests for Communities of Practice
Each year, the ACPE’s operating budget will include of funding to support the efforts of our registered CoPs. All registered Communities of Practice are invited to submit a request for funding, following the process and timeline detailed here. The funding request…
Academic Qualifications and Equivalency Standards
Certification Manual » Documents and Other Processes » Academic Qualifications and Equivalency Standards
A. Master’s degree from a CHEA member organization, accredited college or university in religious or spiritual studies of 72 semester-hours minimum or 72 graduate theological semester credits or 108 quarter credits that include the following: Twenty four graduate…
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…
Certification Preface
Certification Manual » Certification Preface
ACPE has a long history of certifying individuals to supervise clinical pastoral education (CPE) professionally. In the certification process small groups of experienced practitioner peers assess applicants’ competence in the art and identity required to supervise…
Persons Involved in the Theory Integration Project and Presentation Process
Certification Manual » Part III: The Certification Process » Phase I » Theory Integration Project and Presentation Overview » Persons Involved in the Theory Integration Project and Presentation Process
1. The Certified Educator Candidate (CEC) 2. The Training ACPE Certified Educator The training educator supports the work of the CEC in consultation with the Mentor and provides opportunities for the CEC to implement his/her theories. 3. Theory Integration…
D. Portfolio Materials and Evaluation
Certification Manual » Part I: Introduction » D. Portfolio Materials and Evaluation
Materials to be Included in the Portfolio All admission materials A detailed educational plan (including projected timeline) for Phases I and II. Webinar responses Up to 3 pieces of evidence for each competency (quality is more important than quantity) should be…
Board Appointed Committees
Governance Manual » Article 6: Commissions and Committees » Board Appointed Committees
The Board may appoint committees to attend to specific work of the Association. All members of these committees are appointed by the Board. Each committee is comprised of a Chair, Chair-elect, and nine members (three (3) classes of three (3) members each) unless…
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 415 Appeal of Certification Decisions
Standards Manual » 400 Standards--Certification » Standard 415 Appeal of Certification Decisions
Applicants seeking certification have a right to request a review of a negative decision and a right to an orderly presentation of views when a decision is appealed. Members of sub-committees rendering a negative certification decision are prohibited from discussing…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Standing Commissions
Governance Manual » Article 6: Commissions and Committees » Standing Commissions
Accreditation Section 6.02, Duties. The Accreditation Commission shall implement the procedures on accreditation of CPE centers, clusters, systems, and CPE programs as required and defined by ACPE Standards and make all accreditation decisions for the Association as…
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…
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…
Standard 401 Certified Educator Practice
Standards Manual » 400 Standards--Certification » Standard 401 Certified Educator Practice
Certified educator education involves the practice of supervision within limits set by the center’s Certified Educator program and the requirements of certification in ACPE. Certified Educator practicum requirements apply to students enrolled in Certified EducatorCPE…
Standard 2 – Curriculum
2020 Accreditation Manual » ACPE Standards and Portfolio Expectations » Standard 2 – Curriculum
A program has an articulated curriculum for its educational programs and demonstrates a continuous process for improvement of its curriculum. Rationale An ACPE program’s curriculum describes the knowledge, skills, attitudes, values, and accomplishments expected…
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…
Roles and Support Within ACPE
Community of Practice Development Guide » Roles and Support Within ACPE
ACPE Professional Well-Being Committee ACPE Office Team
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…
Professional Ethics Commission (the “Commission” or PEC)
Professional Ethics Manual » Part I- Introduction » Professional Ethics Commission (the “Commission” or PEC)
Purposes (1) educate about issues of professional ethics and (2) establish orderly and fair processes for adjudicating complaints of ethical violations (ACPE Code of Professional Ethics) made against ACPE members or ACPE Centers or Satellite Programs or national…
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…
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…
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…
Article 12: Indemnification
ACPE By-Laws » Article 12: Indemnification
Section. 12.01, Authority to Indemnify. The Association may indemnify or obligate itself to indemnify an Officer or Director, or former Officer or Director, or a member or former member of any standing commission or committee, or other committee, work group, task…
Core Curriculum
Certification Manual » Part III: The Certification Process » Phase II » Core Curriculum
The Core Curriculum is spread out during Phase I and Phase II, and is designed to provide a consistent baseline of knowledge and information for our aspirants. The curriculum is comprised of video presentations and the aspirant is required to write a response to the…
Closing of an ACPE Community of Practice
Community of Practice Development Guide » Closing of an ACPE Community of Practice
Once an ACPE CoP has been registered, and established a circle of membership, the community assumes a commitment and responsibility to its members, as well as to ACPE, to meet the intended core purpose and goals. The ending of a formed community cannot be a rash…
Article 6: Commissions and Committees
ACPE By-Laws » Article 6: Commissions and Committees
Section 6.01, Standing Commissions and Committees. The following standing commissions and committees of the Board are hereby established: Accreditation Commission; Certification Commission; Professional Ethics Commission; Finance/Audit Committee; and, Leadership…
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…
Article 6: Commissions and Committees
Governance Manual » Article 6: Commissions and Committees
Section 6.01, Standing Commissions and Committees. The By-laws establish three standing commissions: Accreditation, Certification, and Professional Ethics. The By-laws establish two standing committees: Leadership Development Committee and Finance and Audit. Standing…
Core Curriculum
Certification Manual » Part III: The Certification Process » Phase I » Core Curriculum
The Core Curriculum is spread out during Phase I and Phase II is designed to provide a consistent baseline of knowledge and information for our aspirants. The curriculum is comprised of video presentations and the aspirant is required to write a response to the…
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…
Designing the ACPE Community of Practice
Community of Practice Development Guide » Designing the ACPE Community of Practice
Create and register your Community of Practice In order to be supported through ACPE, each CoP will need to go through the process of applying to be recognized as a registered CoP. Here’s how… Step 1: A community begins as a group of eight or more…
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.…
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…
Prologue
Community of Practice Development Guide » Prologue
Developing and participating in an active family of communities of practice (CoP) has and will continue to revolutionize the way we at ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care and Education, approach our learning, teaching and research; expand our knowledge base; and,…
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…
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…
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…
Appendix B: Certification Fees
Accounting and Financial Procedures Manual » Appendices » Appendix B: Certification Fees
1. The Board of Directors will establish rates, fees, effective dates, and due dates for fees paid by candidates for certification. 2. The Finance Committee will work with management and the certification commission to recommend rates and fees for certification to 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…
The Process, The Project and The Presentation
Certification Manual » Part III: The Certification Process » Phase I » Theory Integration Project and Presentation Overview » The Process, The Project and The Presentation
Upon the CEC’s completion of the core curriculum, they will choose a Theory Integration Mentor from the list of mentors provided by the ACPE office. A key role for the mentor is to determine when the CEC’s project is ready to be reviewed by a committee. The…
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…
Educator Workload
2020 Accreditation Manual » Supporting Documents » Educator Workload
The role of an ACPE Certified Educator within a CPE program and the institution that is hosting the CPE program will be unique to each context. In an effort to help educators and the hosting institution determine an appropriate workload, the Commission has developed…
End of Phase II Assessment of Competencies
Certification Manual » Part III: The Certification Process » Phase II » End of Phase II Assessment of Competencies
At the end of Phase II, there will be both informal and formal reviews of the CEC’s portfolio. The informal review of the CEC’s portfolio will take place with the CEC’s peer group and will provide the CEC and training educator valuable input and feedback. The…
End of Phase I Assessment of Competencies
Certification Manual » Part III: The Certification Process » Phase I » End of Phase I Assessment of Competencies
At the end of Phase I, there will be both informal and formal reviews of the CEC’s portfolio. The informal review of the CEC’s portfolio will take place with the CEC’s peer group and will provide the CEC and training educator valuable input and feedback. The…
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…
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…
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…
Progressive Autonomy in Educating Under Supervision
Certification Manual » Part I: Introduction » C. Certification Process Overview » Progressive Autonomy in Educating Under Supervision
! A Certified Educator Candidate (CEC) may not supervise more than 6 students in total. For a CEC’s workload, this counts half time and full time students in the same way. Updated February 2022 Phase I of the current Certification Process includes the acquisition…
Acknowledgements
Community of Practice Development Guide » Acknowledgements
The ideas and resources presented in this manual are heavily influenced by theory, training and support that the ACPE Professional Well Being Committee and ACPE’s membership received from and in partnership with Etienne and Beverly Wenger-Trayner. We would like to…
Records of Accreditation Decisions
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Commission » Records of Accreditation Decisions
ACPE maintains a record of all accreditation decisions for one review cycle (Six Years) and in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Education. The Commission maintains a permanent record of: all provisional accreditation decisions. all…
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.
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…
The Presentation
Certification Manual » Part III: The Certification Process » Phase I » Theory Integration Project and Presentation Overview » The Presentation
The CEC’s presentation of their project is scheduled when the mentor has determined that the CEC’s project demonstrates a level of competence according to the Theory Integration Rubric. Upon reaching this stage, the mentor will inform the ACPE office of…
Site Team Member Conflict of Interest Declaration
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Commission » Bias and Conflict of Interest » Site Team Member Conflict of Interest Declaration
An electronic version of this declaration must be completed prior to the review of materials for a site visit by all members of the site team. Definitions: “You or Your” refers to the Site Team Member or prospective Site Team Member signing this…
Standard 5 – Infrastructure and Financial Resources
2020 Accreditation Manual » ACPE Standards and Portfolio Expectations » Standard 5 – Infrastructure and Financial Resources
A program demonstrates financial resources, effective leadership, collaborative relationships with stakeholders, and the structures and processes necessary to meet goals during the period of its accreditation and employs a planning process which allows for…
Certification
Certification Manual » Part III: The Certification Process » Certification
Upon the successful conclusion of the Integration Interview, the CEC is granted the title of ACPE Certified Educator. There are three distinct designations of certification: ACPE Certified Educator: An ACPE Certified Educator is entitled to supervise Level I/Level II…
Commission Actions
2020 Accreditation Manual » Supporting Documents » Commission Actions
The Accreditation Commission’s role is to ensure that all accredited centers are in compliance with the ACPE Standards. The Commission will utilize the following to do this: During Periodic Reviews Identified Areas of Non-Compliance When the Commission has…
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…
XVIII. Release of Information During a Process
Professional Ethics Manual » Part II--Processing Complaints of Ethics Code » XVIII. Release of Information During a Process
When asked about allegations against a member, only the following information shall be provided by the Association or those working for it on a particular case: A. The existence of a complaint and whether or not an investigation is in progress. This includes cases…
Program Achievement
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Process » Maintenance and Renewal of Accreditation » Program Achievement
As part of the six-year review, a program (site) will be assessed based on the overall achievement of its students within each of the units of CPE that they offer. The site team will review data reported through the standardized evaluation system. To remain in good…
Part II--Processing Complaints of Ethics Code
Professional Ethics Manual » Part II--Processing Complaints of Ethics Code
I. Where to Begin II. Complaint Basics III. Time Limits for Filing Complaints IV. Particular Reporting Implications for ACPE Members V. Complaints Against Former ACPE Members VI. Member Who Defaults on Process VII. Bias or Conflict of Interest VIII. …
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…
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…
Public Information
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Commission » Public Information
The Commission will make the following information available to the public via its website and the Accreditation Manual: Each type of accreditation and provisional accreditation it grants The procedures programs must follow in applying for accreditation,…
Accreditation Commission Conflict of Interest Declaration
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Commission » Bias and Conflict of Interest » Accreditation Commission Conflict of Interest Declaration
An electronic version of this declaration must be completed yearly by all members of the Accreditation Commission. Definitions: “You or Your” refers to the Accreditation Commissioner signing this form. “Program” refers to an approved Clinical Pastoral…
The Accreditation Commission
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Commission
Complaints Alleging Violations of ACPE Education Standards in Educational Programs Complaints Against the ACPE Accreditation Commission Qualifications and Credentials of Persons Involved in Accreditation Evaluation Bias and Conflict of Interest Review of Procedures…
Integration Interview
Certification Manual » Part III: The Certification Process » Phase II » Integration Interview
The Integration Interview is the culmination of the CEC’s certification journey and is both a demonstration of the integration of theory and practice and a celebration of accomplishment. As explained in the End of Phase II Assessment of Competencies, the…
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…