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Transitioning to CACREP 2024? Read this practical guide featuring actionable strategies and insights.

Discover how to align curriculum, assessment, and fieldwork with the 2024 CACREP standards.

This step-by-step guide helps counseling programs navigate the shift from the 2016 to 2024 CACREP standards, helping in the areas of for curriculum mapping, assessment, and fieldwork alignment.

With the 2024 CACREP standards now in effect, counseling programs nationwide are evaluating what needs to change—and how to make those changes efficiently. Whether you offer Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, or Rehabilitation Counseling, this guide is built to support your transition with clarity and confidence. Inside, you’ll find practical strategies, implementation frameworks, and tools that will help your team stay ahead of accreditation changes.

What’s Inside the Guide:

  • Understanding the 2024 CACREP Standards: A breakdown of what's changed—and what it means for your program.
  • Curriculum Mapping & Gap Analysis: How to align existing courses with the new core and specialization competencies.
  • Assessment Tool Development: Design rubrics and evaluations that tie directly to 2024 learning outcomes.
  • Faculty Qualification Tracking: Ensure faculty credentials and engagement align with updated expectations.
  • Specialization Compliance Tips: Guidance for School, CMHC, and Rehabilitation Counseling tracks.
  • Field Placement Oversight: Track student hours, site qualifications, and supervision details in one system.
  • Accreditation Prep Made Easier: How to use data and documentation for annual reports and site visits.

Whether you're updating course content, building new evaluation tools, or preparing for your next self-study, this guide is your go-to resource for implementing the 2024 CACREP standards with purpose and precision.

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