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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 III: The Certification Process
Certification Manual » Part III: The Certification Process
Phase I Core Curriculum Theory Integration Project and Presentation The Transition from Phase I to Phase II Phase II Core Curriculum Integration Interview
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…
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.
C. Certification Process Overview
Certification Manual » Part I: Introduction » C. Certification Process Overview
The Current Certification Process is designed as a developmental, competency-based approach to learning. In this new, innovative approach, evaluation of CECs is ongoing and is grounded in clearly articulated competencies that are required to successfully engage in our…
Part II: Admissions Process
Certification Manual » Part II: Admissions Process
Overview Part One: The Local ACPE Accredited Center Part Two: The ACPE Certification Process
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
ACPE Office Team
Community of Practice Development Guide » Roles and Support Within ACPE » ACPE Office Team
How Does the ACPE Office Support Communities of Practice of ACPE? ACPE staff are available to support the communities of practice in carrying out their work, through consultation, conferencing technology, event support, budget monitoring, and more. Director of…
ACPE By-Laws
ACPE By-Laws
Table of Contents ARTICLE 1. Definitions and Abbreviations ARTICLE 2. Identification and Purpose ARTICLE 3. Members ARTICLE 4. Meeting of Members ARTICLE 5. Board of Directors ARTICLE 6. Commissions and Committees ARTICLE…
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…
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…
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…
Driving for ACPE Policy
Accounting and Financial Procedures Manual » Driving for ACPE Policy
In awareness of employee safety and eliminating unnecessary risks behind the wheel for employees and for the organization, the ACPE, Inc. has enacted the following Driving for ACPE Policy, effective July 24, 2018. We are committed to the safety of all ACPE employees,…
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…
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…
Communities of Practice in ACPE
Community of Practice Development Guide » Communities of Practice in ACPE
ACPE’s Definition for Community of Practice Fundamental Elements of an ACPE Community of Practice Goals and Operating Principles of an ACPE Community of Practice Leadership Roles within an ACPE Community of Practice Maintenance of an ACPE Community of…
Roles and Support Within ACPE
Community of Practice Development Guide » Roles and Support Within ACPE
ACPE Professional Well-Being Committee ACPE Office Team
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…
ACPE Standards and Portfolio Expectations
2020 Accreditation Manual » ACPE Standards and Portfolio Expectations
Click on the link to view the Standard, the rationale, and portfolio expectations: Standard 1 – Educational Environment A program has an educational plan that engages its students in a process model of education and clinical method of learning, ensuring an…
REVISED: ACPE Outcomes and Indicators
2020 Accreditation Manual » Supporting Documents » REVISED: ACPE Outcomes and Indicators
The revised ACPE Outcomes and Indicators were approved by the Board of Directors on April 18, 2023, and published for the membership on May 2, 2023. All ACPE accredited programs will be required to utilize these Outcomes and Indicators for units of CPE that have a…
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…
V. Complaints Against Former ACPE Members
Professional Ethics Manual » Part II--Processing Complaints of Ethics Code » V. Complaints Against Former ACPE Members
A. A complaint against a member who resigns after the complaint is filed will be processed according to the procedures outlined below. If a sanction is imposed, the former member cannot rejoin ACPE until the terms of the sanction have been fulfilled. B. If a…
IX. The ACPE/APC Ethics Collaboration
Professional Ethics Manual » Part II--Processing Complaints of Ethics Code » IX. The ACPE/APC Ethics Collaboration
A. The Boards of the ACPE and APC have authorized the two organizations to work collaboratively on ethics investigative and adjudicatory processes. Members from both associations are trained as investigators and members of the two Ethics Commissions are trained to…
Mission, Vision and Values of ACPE
Professional Ethics Manual » Part I- Introduction » Mission, Vision and Values of ACPE
Mission To positively affect people’s lives by nurturing connections to the sacred through experiential education and spiritual care. Vision To create measurable and appreciable improvement in spiritual health that transforms people and communities in the US and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Part I- Introduction
Professional Ethics Manual » Part I- Introduction
I. ACPE Mission, Vision, Values II. Professional Ethics Commission
Part I: Introduction
Certification Manual » Part I: Introduction
A. Mission, Vision, and Values of ACPE B. ACPE Certification and the Certification Commission C. New Certification Process Overview New Fee Structure Progressive Autonomy in Educating Under Supervision D. Portfolio Evaluation
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…
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,…
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…
Maintenance of an ACPE Community of Practice
Community of Practice Development Guide » Communities of Practice in ACPE » Maintenance of an ACPE Community of Practice
An ACPE CoP will have responsibilities in the maintenance of community, including stimulating and monitoring participation and active engagements; sharing of relevant information (promoting visiting experts, for example); event coordination if applicable; and routine…
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…
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…
Crosswalk for Revised ACPE Outcomes and Indicators
2020 Accreditation Manual » Supporting Documents » REVISED: ACPE Outcomes and Indicators » Crosswalk for Revised ACPE Outcomes and Indicators
Introduction to the Crosswalk The former Outcomes have been the backbone of ACPE education for decades. The principles and values embedded in these Outcomes serve as the framework for the new Revised Outcomes and Indicators. This crosswalk is to help highlight the…
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 414 Reciprocity for ACPE Certified Educator Status
Standards Manual » 400 Standards--Certification » Standard 414 Reciprocity for ACPE Certified Educator Status
Procedures and guidelines for reciprocity shall be included in the ACPE 2016 Certification Manual section on Reciprocity. The ACPE Director of Programs will provide the names of organizations with which ACPE has reciprocity to applicants seeking…
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…
Fundamental Elements of an ACPE Community of Practice
Community of Practice Development Guide » Communities of Practice in ACPE » Fundamental Elements of an ACPE Community of Practice
A CoP is a unique combination of three fundamental elements: A domain of knowledge, which defines a set of issues; a community of practitioners who care about this domain; and, a shared practice that they are developing to be effective in their domain. In…
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…
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…
XV. Appeal Process
Professional Ethics Manual » Part II--Processing Complaints of Ethics Code » XV. Appeal Process
A. Who may appeal: The respondent can appeal Findings and/or sanctions; the complainant may appeal only the findings. The appealing party is the Appellant. B. Basis: An appeal must be based on one or both of these grounds: (a) the party was refused reasonable…
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…
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…
Goals and Operating Principles of an ACPE Community of Practice
Community of Practice Development Guide » Communities of Practice in ACPE » Goals and Operating Principles of an ACPE Community of Practice
The following operating principles indicate the conduct of CoPs within ACPE and are intended to assist members to clarify their expectation of each other and the community. Members expect to encounter at least one new learning from each meeting. Members contribute…
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.…
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…
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…
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. …
Standard 402 Pre-Certification: Preparation for Candidacy (Readiness Consultation)
Standards Manual » 400 Standards--Certification » Standard 402 Pre-Certification: Preparation for Candidacy (Readiness Consultation)
Formal Requirements include: 402.1 current ACPE clinical membership; 402.2 satisfactory completion of four units of CPE (Level I/Level II) (Standard 400). 402.3 acceptance into an ACPE accredited program of Certified Educator CPE. 402.4 pre-certification…
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…
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…
VI. Member Who Defaults on Process
Professional Ethics Manual » Part II--Processing Complaints of Ethics Code » VI. Member Who Defaults on Process
A. It is the responsibility of members to keep their contact information current with the ACPE office. ACPE and its representatives will exercise due diligence (certified mail, email, and phone) to inform a member when an action requires immediate attention. If after…
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…
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…
Definition of Terms for the Accreditation Process
2020 Accreditation Manual » Definition of Terms for the Accreditation Process
These pages are supplemental to the main Definition of Terms page. !In the case of conflicting information, the definition found on these pages shall supersede other definitions. There are two separate pages for definitions of terms. One page is dedicated to those…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
Standards Manual
Standards Manual
The Standards Manual has been retired as of January 1, 2020. Ethics Click here to view the Code of Professional Ethics for Members of ACPE Click here to view the Professional Ethics Manual Accreditation Click here to view the ACPE Standards and Portfolio…
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…
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…
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…
Becoming a Member of the National Faculty
Certification Manual » Part IV: Post Certification » Becoming a Member of the National Faculty
For those persons who were fully certified prior to December 31, 2018 Eligibility ACPE Certified Educators who were fully certified as of December 31, 2018 are automatically included as members of the National Faculty. Requirements Educators must complete the Core…
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…
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…
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;…
Student Achievement for CEC Programs
2020 Accreditation Manual » Policy and Procedure Development for Programs » Student Achievement for CEC Programs
Student achievement in Certified Educator CPE is documented through the CEC’s portfolio and demonstration of the identified competencies throughout each phase of the process. Formal portfolio evaluations and interviews take place for: The Admissions Phase Theory…
Professional Ethics Commission Preface
Professional Ethics Manual » Professional Ethics Commission Preface
ACPE is committed to maintaining high standards of ethical behavior in its programs and by its members. That commitment is evidenced in the ACPE Code of Professional Ethics. The Association recognizes that complaints alleging infractions of the Code by members will be…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Appendices
Accounting and Financial Procedures Manual » Appendices
Appendix A Financial Standing Policy Appendix B Certification Fees Appendix C Conference Accounting Appendix D Records Retention Schedule
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…
Professional Ethics Manual
Professional Ethics Manual
Professional Ethics Commission Preface Part One—Introduction I. ACPE Mission, Vision, Values II. Professional Ethics Commission Part Two-Processing Complaints of Ethics Code PEC Appendices Policy to Ensure Fitness and Wellness of Educators and…
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…
Student Enrollment During Orientation
2020 Accreditation Manual » Policy and Procedure Development for Programs » Student Enrollment During Orientation
All Level I/Level II students are to enroll in each unit of CPE through the ACPE website prior to the completion of orientation or, in the case of a year-long residency, within the first week of the unit. It is the responsibility of the ACPE Certified Educator to…
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…
XIII. Fact Finding/ Hearing Panel
Professional Ethics Manual » Part II--Processing Complaints of Ethics Code » XIII. Fact Finding/ Hearing Panel
A. The Hearing Panel is the designated fact-finding body. The Process Chair is the convener of the Hearing and submits the official notes for the Minutes. The Process Chair may vote only to break a tie. B. Four designated members of the Commission(s) conducting the…