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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Accreditation Commission Forms
2020 Accreditation Manual » Accreditation Commission Forms
Biographical Form: To be completed for each ACPE Certified Educator who participates in the CPE program and uploaded to the Accreditation Portfolio Changes in Programs and Personnel Form Online Directory Update Form Request for Accreditation Review Six Year Site…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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 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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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;…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Applying for Provisional Accreditation
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Process » Pathways for Accreditation » Applying for Provisional Accreditation
The Accreditation process begins with a determination of eligibility. This process is applicable to brand new programs. Please note that the total time frame from the submission of materials to the issuing of the letter of Pre-Provisional Approval is a minimum of 120…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
III. Time Limits for Filing Complaints
Professional Ethics Manual » Part II--Processing Complaints of Ethics Code » III. Time Limits for Filing Complaints
A. Reporting an alleged violation close to its occurrence is important to the effective investigation and evaluation of evidence as well as to the wellbeing of all people involved. 1. The time limit is ten years for a complaint alleging sexual exploitation and one…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Required Program Policies
2020 Accreditation Manual » Required Program Policies
An accredited program must include the following policies in their student handbook. While there is room for program specific information, care must be taken so that program policies are in alignment with all ACPE Standards and Policies contained in this manual.…
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 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…
Periodic Reviews
2020 Accreditation Manual » Supporting Documents » Commission Actions » Periodic Reviews
The commission shall take action on programs that have completed a periodic review at its next regularly scheduled meeting. Provisional Accreditation – for up to two years. Grant Grant with deficiencies: Programs must address and resolve the deficiencies…
Adverse Actions
2020 Accreditation Manual » Supporting Documents » Commission Actions » Adverse Actions
Denial of Provisional Accreditation or Initial Accreditation – a program applying for provisional accreditation or initial accreditation may have their application denied. If a program is denied provisional or initial accreditation, the Commission shall identify…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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 I- Introduction
Professional Ethics Manual » Part I- Introduction
I. ACPE Mission, Vision, Values II. Professional Ethics Commission
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…
Component Sites
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Process » Types of Accreditation » Component Sites
A component site is a place, usually a facility owned by the sponsoring institution or agency, where a System Sponsored Program offers one or more CPE programs. Policy A component site is independently accredited, but is linked to its system through corporate…
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…
Clinical Placements and Agreements
2020 Accreditation Manual » Policy and Procedure Development for Programs » Clinical Placements and Agreements
A clinical placement is a site for CPE student(s) to complete some or all of the clinical hours requirement of a unit at a location that is physically separated from the accredited program. Examples of clinical placement sites include a branch of your…
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…
Part II: Admissions Process
Certification Manual » Part II: Admissions Process
Overview Part One: The Local ACPE Accredited Center Part Two: The ACPE Certification Process
Category E: Professional Development
2020 Accreditation Manual » Supporting Documents » REVISED: ACPE Outcomes and Indicators » Category E: Professional Development
Introduction Success in the formational and reflective process of CPE requires an engagement with one’s own learning process and what it means to be a professional in spiritual care. Professional Development in the CPE process includes engaging the Clinical Method…
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
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
Using the Manual
2020 Accreditation Manual » Using the Manual
This manual is designed to help with understanding the Accreditation Process, Standards, and how programs are able to demonstrate compliance. *It is the intention throughout this manual to utilize gender-inclusive language. To the extent possible, the Accreditation…
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…
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…
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…
2020 Accreditation Manual
2020 Accreditation Manual
*The new accreditation process took effect January 1, 2020. The standards, policies, and procedures located in this manual replace all previously published materials. Introduction to the Accreditation Process Substantive Updates to the Accreditation Manual Using…
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…
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…
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…
PEC Appendices
Professional Ethics Manual » PEC Appendices
APPENDIX 1 ACPE Inter Commission/Entity Referral APPENDIX 2 Common Standards for Professional Chaplaincy Policy to Ensure Fitness and Wellness of Educators Whistleblower Policy Education Program Complaint Response Form Ethics Complaint Response Form Click here…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…