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2018 ACOTE STANDARDS CLARIFICATIONS
A.5.3. Program Length
Evidence that programs can provide to demonstrate compliance with this Standard include publications in the catalog and program’s website regarding the length of the occupational therapy educational program.
A.2.1. Program Director; A.2.4. Academic Fieldwork Coordinator; and A.2.5. Doctoral Capstone Coordinator
Evidence such as formal documentation of release time must be provided. The letter should describe how the release time is sufficient to meet the needs of the program.
A.2.4. Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
This Standard requires that the program identify ONE full-time faculty member who is appointed to the occupational therapy degree level program and is responsible for coordinating academic fieldwork. Programs may have additional individuals assisting with fieldwork duties but programs must identify ONE faculty member who is responsible for the program’s compliance with the fieldwork requirements of the ACOTE Standards (Section C.1.0.)
A.2.12. Adequate Space
Programs who are using laboratory space provided by another institution or agency must provide a written and signed agreement to demonstrate that that the space is assigned to the occupational therapy educational program.
INTERIM REPORTS
Interim reports will open in September 2024 and are due April 18, 2025. Programs will complete the Interim Report using the 2018 Standards. Check your eAccreditation Portal TIMELINE tab to determine if your program is scheduled to complete an interim report this academic year. The 2018 Self-Study Guide, located on our website, is a good resource regarding the Standards that need to be addressed and instructions on how to address the required Standards.
In addition, the Accreditation Department will be hosting virtual INTERIM REPORT MINI WORKSHOPS. We will offer these workshops in the fall and winter. The specific dates and times, including a registration link, will be provided on the Events & Workshops page on our website.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Annual fees are due each year from ALL accredited programs, including the year in which an on-site evaluation is scheduled. For new programs, the annual fee becomes effective with the first full academic year for which the program has accreditation status. See the current Fee Schedule (ACOTE Policy V.A. Fees). Invoices for the 2024 annual fees have been e-mailed to program directors. Payment is due on or before October 15, 2024, to avoid late fees. Ensure you notify the Accreditation Department at accred@aota.org if you have not received your annual fee invoice.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming events and a link for registration can be found on our website under News/Events and Events and Workshops.
Conversation with ACOTE
ACOTE will be providing program directors, faculty, and other communities of interest an opportunity to have a conversation with ACOTE on September 12, 2024, at 8:00 pm Eastern Time. Please register to attend the session.
The in-person and virtual self-study workshop dates and registration information has been posted on the ACOTE website for 2024. The Self-Study Preparation Workshop is designed to meet the needs of program directors and faculty preparing for an upcoming self-study review and new program directors wanting to understand more about the accreditation process. Dates and registration information can be found on our webpage under Events and Workshops
REMINDERS
- Please do not respond or reply all to emails from ACOTE Online (e.g., action letters). that email box is not monitored.
- Action letters are sent to programs within 6 weeks of the ACOTE meeting. ACOTE meeting dates can be found on our website under EVENTS & WORKSHOPS.
- If there is a discrepancy in your NBCOT data, you must contact NBCOT directly. ACOTE receives and uses the information directly from NBCOT.
- Ensure your “FACULTY” tab in the eAccreditation portal is updated.
- Standard A.1.5. requires programs to Inform ACOTE within 30 days of the resignation of the program director or appointment of a new or interim program director.
- Please ensure your website is current and accurate. Use the “Sample Program Webpage” under Resources / Forms and Templates on the ACOTE website and the 2018 ACOTE Standards to ensure compliance.
- It is the responsibility of the program director to remain current with the most recent Standards Interpretive Guide and ACOTE policies located on acoteonline.org. Updates to these documents are reported on the ACOTE website after each ACOTE meeting.
RESOURCES
- The ACOTE website (acoteonline.org) is a valuable resource for information. You can find information on program numbers, past ACOTE actions, past newsletters, frequently asked questions, forms, templates and much more.
- The Accreditation Department is also a good resource. Please do not hesitate to contact the Accreditation department at accred@aota.org if you have any questions or concerns.
