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Standards Review Process
As part of the process of recognition by the US Department of Education, ACPE has committed to review its procedures and accreditation criteria every 5 years. This includes a review of the Standards. For more information about the review process, click here to view the Accreditation Manual.
Below is the timeline for the review of ACPE’s Standards. Please note that any proposed revisions will be made available for public comment during the specified time frame.
To provide initial feedback to the Accreditation Commission, please click here to complete an online form. Feedback provided through this link will be reviewed by the Commission for inclusion in any proposed revisions. Please note that this initial review is limited to the actual Standards in the Accreditation Manual.
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New Funding Opportunities Available to Advance ACPE Justice, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility!
The 2024 ACPE Foundation Grants Cycle is now open! The ACPE Foundation is excited to announce our expanded grants program to support initiatives that advance justice, diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility within ACPE. Through the generosity of our donors and prudent management over the years, the ACPE Foundation endowment has grown so that we now have significantly more funds available to support strategic priority areas for ACPE. This is our second year offering this grants initiative.
This year, we will grant up to $210,000 to support projects that align with ACPE’s commitment to be an anti-racist organization, and that advance ACPE’s leadership as the gold standard in spiritual care & education.
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Call for ACPE Service Award Nominations
Can you think of a colleague who has provided distinguished service throughout their career? Which one of your colleagues has demonstrated innovative leadership? Who do you think deserves special recognition? We invite you to nominate yourself or a colleague for recognition of outstanding contributions or service to our association, the fields of spiritual care, education, or spiritually integrated psychotherapy. ACPE is seeking nominations for the following awards: Distinguished Service Award Helen Flanders Dunbar Award Inspiration Award Emerging Leader Award Emeritus ACPE Educator/Psychotherapist.
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Staff Transitions
ACPE is bidding farewell to two cherished members of our team.
ACPE Director of Finance Jennifer Rochner’s last day was Friday, January 26th, and Rachel Starmer, our Psychotherapy Coordinator, will end her contract with us at the end of January.
Jennifer and Rachel have played integral roles in keeping ACPE current amidst a wave of transition and change. Their dedication, hard work, and passion have not only contributed to our achievements but have also left a lasting impact on their colleagues.
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As I consider the work of the Foundation over the past year, I find myself grateful for the ways the Foundation has become even more intentional about how we are using the resources provided by our generous donors. From socially responsible investing to financial support for summer CPE students, our funding initiatives and investments align with our values... Read more | | |
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The ACPE Professional Ethics Commission (PEC) purpose includes education for our members about ethics issues and processes. Each month we post a commissioner’s reflection* on ethics concerns, including our ethics process.
Topic-"Why we sign the Accountability for Ethical Conduct Policy Report Form every... Read more
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The Certification Q & A will resume on Monday, February 5, 2024.
We invite all ACPE Certified Educators working with Certified Educator Candidates to join us for informal consultations and conversations via Zoom. The drop-in meeting (no RSVP required) will take place on the first and third Mondays of the month, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm ET. Read more
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March 1-30, 2024
May 4 to 18, 2024
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ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education | |
ACPE is the standard for spiritual care and education. Our diverse membership includes Certified CPE Educators, Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapists, Spiritual Care Professionals and Practitioners, Pastoral Counselors, Chaplains, Faith Communities, and Seminaries. Our multi-disciplinary, multi-faith, multi-racial community of professionals provides education, connection, and formation through continuing education, networking, and leadership development.
ACPE is the premier, Department of Education recognized, organization that provides the highest quality CPE programs for spiritual care professionals of any faith and in any setting. We do this through a rigorous accreditation and certification process for centers and educators that provide CPE.
The depth of our training enables students to realize their full potential to strengthen the spiritual health of people in their care as well as themselves.
ACPE members are actively engaged in a wide variety of professional development activities including communities of practice, conferences, spiritual care research, and informal networking. We are more than just an association: we are a movement committed to the transformation of the human suffering.Our opportunities for formation and community enrich our member's work of healing and transforming people and communities in the US and across the globe.
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