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Objectives and Outcomes for Level I/Level II CPE
2020 Accreditation Manual » Supporting Documents » Objectives and Outcomes for Level I/Level II CPE
!As of January 1, 2024, all new units of CPE will be using the REVISED ACPE Outcomes and Indicators. This page is here for those residency programs that are finishing their year with the former outcomes. CPE provides theological and professional education using the…
Student Achievement for Level I/Level II Programs
2020 Accreditation Manual » Policy and Procedure Development for Programs » Student Achievement for Level I/Level II Programs
Student Achievement is based on demonstration of the Outcomes and Indicators that are assigned to each level of CPE. Full Credit and Advances to the Next Level of CPE To receive 1 credit and advance to the next level of CPE, the student must successfully complete the…
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…
Defining a Unit of CPE
2020 Accreditation Manual » Supporting Documents » Defining a Unit of CPE
A unit of CPE is comprised of 400 hours. A student that demonstrates achievement of the specified indicators, completes the required 400 hours, and fulfills all local program requirements will be granted credit in the ACPE database. A unit includes a minimum of 100…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Using Video Conferencing in a Unit of CPE
2020 Accreditation Manual » Policy and Procedure Development for Programs » Using Video Conferencing in a Unit of CPE
!***Items highlighted in red are changes added as of 5/1/2023. Any program utilizing video conferencing in a unit of CPE must have written policies and procedures that fully address the items listed below. These must be included in the program’s Student…
II. Complaint Basics
Professional Ethics Manual » Part II--Processing Complaints of Ethics Code » II. Complaint Basics
A. A Complaint is a grievance, presented in writing and signed, involving an alleged violation of the ethical criteria established by the ACPE Code of Professional Ethics . A complaint must identify the item in the code or process alleged violated. Complaints may be…
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. …
Transitions in Programs
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Process » Transitions in Programs
There are times when an accredited program finds itself without an ACPE Certified Educator. A program without an ACPE Certified Educator may not offer units of CPE or advertise for students. In order to maintain its accredited member status while searching for an…
Changes in Programs
2020 Accreditation Manual » Policy and Procedure Development for Programs » Changes in Programs
Changes in Personnel Policies ACPE Standards require program to maintain faculty composed of persons authorized by ACPE (ACPE Certified Educator) and of sufficient number to fulfill program goals. Programs may not conduct units of CPE or CEC training unless an…
Competencies for Certified Educator CPE
2020 Accreditation Manual » Supporting Documents » Competencies for Certified Educator CPE
Click here to view the Competencies
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…
Compliance with Standards
2020 Accreditation Manual » Supporting Documents » Compliance with Standards
An accredited program is obligated to remain in compliance with all ACPE Standards, Policies, and Procedures. A program’s compliance is measured by: Program self-identification. Late registration of Student Units or Late Final Evaluations Areas of…
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…
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…
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…
Part II: Admissions Process
Certification Manual » Part II: Admissions Process
Overview Part One: The Local ACPE Accredited Center Part Two: The ACPE Certification Process
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
Appeal of Adverse Decisions of the Commission
2020 Accreditation Manual » Supporting Documents » Appeal of Adverse Decisions of the Commission
The ACPE appeal process for adverse decisions of the Accreditation Commission is designed to provide an opportunity for the program to appeal any adverse action prior to the action becoming final, as defined by the U.S. Department of Education (34 CFR Sec. 602.25…
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…
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…
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…
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;…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Registration of Student Units
2020 Accreditation Manual » Policy and Procedure Development for Programs » Registration of Student Units
Registrations must be completed by the ACPE Certified Educator on the ACPE website. There are three options for credit that may be given: 1 credit is given if the student has completed the 400 required hours of a CPE unit, has met the stated expectations for…
End of Unit Evaluations
2020 Accreditation Manual » Policy and Procedure Development for Programs » End of Unit Evaluations
Evaluation is a part of process education and may take various forms, be conducted with a variety of persons, occur at many and varied times, and serve several purposes. All Level I/Level II programs must have a process for student evaluation in each unit that…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
Article 14: Conduct of Meetings
ACPE By-Laws » Article 14: Conduct of Meetings
Section 14.01, Conduct of Meetings. All meetings of the members, Board of Directors, and standing commissions and committees shall be conducted in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised.
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.,…
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…
Article 14: Conduct of Meetings
Governance Manual » Article 14: Conduct of Meetings
No commentary necessary.
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…
Identified Areas of Non-Compliance
2020 Accreditation Manual » Supporting Documents » Commission Actions » Identified Areas of Non-Compliance
When a program is not in compliance with a standard or policy of the Accreditation Commission, the Commission will issue a Letter of Non-Compliance to the center. The letter will include an explanation of the non-compliance, what the program needs to demonstrate to…
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…
VII. Bias or Conflict of Interest
Professional Ethics Manual » Part II--Processing Complaints of Ethics Code » VII. Bias or Conflict of Interest
It is expected that anyone invited to participate in any aspect of reviewing, mediating, investigating or adjudicating an ethics complaint will decline if they have a conflict of interest or personal or professional relationship with a party or entity that would lead…
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…
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…
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…
What is a Community of Practice?
Community of Practice Development Guide » Introduction » What is a Community of Practice?
A CoP is a group of people who share a concern, a set of problems, or a passion about a topic, and who deepen their knowledge and expertise in the area by interacting on an ongoing basis. The key behind a CoP is the sharing of knowledge. Within successful models of…
ACPE’s Definition for Community of Practice
Community of Practice Development Guide » Communities of Practice in ACPE » ACPE’s Definition for Community of Practice
CoPs in ACPE will serve as a flagship activity for our association and anchor us in our grassroots tradition. An ACPE CoP is a group of eight or more practitioners in the field of spiritual care and education, with a common sense of purpose, who agree to work together…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Category B: Awareness of Self and Others
2020 Accreditation Manual » Supporting Documents » REVISED: ACPE Outcomes and Indicators » Category B: Awareness of Self and Others
Introduction The CPE process helps build awareness of self and others as a vehicle for greater spiritual care. Awareness includes learning about oneself and developing greater awareness of the experiences and values of others. Self-Care is essential to deeply engage…
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…
Supporting Documents
2020 Accreditation Manual » Supporting Documents
Code of Professional Ethics for Members of ACPE Objectives and Outcomes for Level I/Level II CPE REVISED ACPE Outcomes and Indicators Competencies for Certified Educator CPE Compliance with Standards Commission Actions Notification of Commission Actions Appeal…
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…
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…
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…
Regard for Decisions of States and Other Accrediting Agencies
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Commission » Regard for Decisions of States and Other Accrediting Agencies
ACPE will not grant initial or renewed accreditation or provisional accreditation to a program offered by an institution, unless it provides to the Secretary, within 30 days of its action, a thorough and reasonable explanation, consistent with its standards, why the…
Qualifications and Credentials of Persons Involved in Accreditation Evaluation
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Commission » Qualifications and Credentials of Persons Involved in Accreditation Evaluation
The Accreditation Commission is comprised of a chair, chair-elect, 16 ACPE Certified Educators, 2 members of the public, and 1 practitioner. While the commission makes all final decisions about provisional accreditation, accreditation, areas of non-compliance,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Educational Terms
2020 Accreditation Manual » Definition of Terms for the Accreditation Process » Educational Terms
ACPE related terms may be found by clicking here. Academic Resources: Academic resources shall be reflective of the Center’s curriculum and consistent with the center’s expectations for student learning. Such resources include, but are not limited to:…
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…
Program Length
2020 Accreditation Manual » Policy and Procedure Development for Programs » Program Length
ACPE programs are accredited to offer units of CPE for Level IA, Level IB, Level IIA, and Level IIB. Programs wishing to offer Certified Educator CPE must seek and receive this level of accreditation through a separate process. Click here for more information about…
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…
Program Certificates
2020 Accreditation Manual » Supporting Documents » Program Certificates
For Level I/Level II CPE An accredited program will provide students with a certificate based on their level of achievement. Certificate templates may be downloaded from the ACPE SharePoint site. A student will receive a certificate for each unit that they…