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Theory Integration Project Rubric
Certification Manual » Part III: The Certification Process » Phase I » Theory Integration Project and Presentation Overview » Theory Integration Project Rubric
Rubrics are descriptive and not evaluative. While rubrics can be used to evaluate, the main idea is that one should match the performance to the description rather than evaluate it. The main purpose of a rubric is to assess performance. This can be done through direct…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Acknowledgements
Community of Practice Development Guide » Acknowledgements
The ideas and resources presented in this manual are heavily influenced by theory, training and support that the ACPE Professional Well Being Committee and ACPE’s membership received from and in partnership with Etienne and Beverly Wenger-Trayner. We would like to…
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…
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…
Guide for Student Records
2020 Accreditation Manual » Policy and Procedure Development for Programs » Guide for Student Records
Overview Students own information about them and must know what information is being collected and how it is being used. A student’s information cannot be shared without their written permission. Every ACPE program must publicize an Annual Notice (see template…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Presentation
Certification Manual » Part III: The Certification Process » Phase I » Theory Integration Project and Presentation Overview » The Presentation
The CEC’s presentation of their project is scheduled when the mentor has determined that the CEC’s project demonstrates a level of competence according to the Theory Integration Rubric. Upon reaching this stage, the mentor will inform the ACPE office of…
Accredited Member to a System Program
2020 Accreditation Manual » The Accreditation Process » Pathways for Accreditation » Accredited Member to a System Program
For an accredited program wishing to become an Accredited System program, a revision of materials and a full accreditation review site visit (including a National Site Team Chair, ACPE Certified Educator, and a practitioner) must take place. The site visit will shift…
Standard 1 – Educational Environment
2020 Accreditation Manual » ACPE Standards 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 educational environment and clinical population that present appropriate learning opportunities, sites, and placements for student…
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…
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…
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:…
Bids and Purchase Orders
Accounting and Financial Procedures Manual » Bids and Purchase Orders
Purpose This procedure describes the bid process designed to ensure that goods and services the ACPE purchases are competitively priced. Policy It is the policy of the ACPE to require the use of a bid process for the purchase of all goods and services under the…
Standard 6 – Continuous Improvement
2020 Accreditation Manual » ACPE Standards and Portfolio Expectations » Standard 6 – Continuous Improvement
A program demonstrates how it addresses continuous improvement of its operations and program management. Rationale An ACPE accredited program employs an action/reflection/action approach to continuous improvement of its operations and program management. Opportunity…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Data Collection
2020 Accreditation Manual » Policy and Procedure Development for Programs » Data Collection
As a learning organization, ACPE requires that programs gather data in a variety of forms. This data serves as “evidence” of a program’s compliance with standards and of its programmatic and educational effectiveness. As a program embarks upon…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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;…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
400 Standards--Certification
Standards Manual » 400 Standards--Certification
!These standards are only applicable to those in the OLD Certification Process. For those in the NEW Certification Process, please refer to the ACPE Certified Educator Competencies, to the NEW Certification Process Manual, and the ACPE Website for more…
Standard 7 – Ethical Integrity and Cultural Responsiveness
2020 Accreditation Manual » ACPE Standards and Portfolio Expectations » Standard 7 – Ethical Integrity and Cultural Responsiveness
A program upholds ACPE Values and evidences ethical conduct and responsibility. Rationale An ACPE Accredited Program and those who work and learn therein are expected to act with integrity and to ensure that a program’s activities are in compliance with both…
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…
Standard 2 – Curriculum
2020 Accreditation Manual » ACPE Standards and Portfolio Expectations » Standard 2 – Curriculum
A program has an articulated curriculum for its educational programs and demonstrates a continuous process for improvement of its curriculum. Rationale An ACPE program’s curriculum describes the knowledge, skills, attitudes, values, and accomplishments expected…
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…
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…