{"id":1477,"date":"2019-02-08T22:34:49","date_gmt":"2019-02-08T22:34:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/necpa.wpengine.com\/?page_id=1477"},"modified":"2026-02-04T17:17:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T17:17:38","slug":"accreditationprocess","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/necpa.net\/page\/accreditationprocess\/","title":{"rendered":"NECPA Accreditation Process and Forms"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"kc-elm kc-css-717532 kc_row\"><div class=\"kc-row-container  kc-container\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-339451 kc_col-sm-12 kc_column kc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-951508 kc-title-wrap \">\n\n\t<p class=\"kc_title\">NECPA Accreditation Process and Forms<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-254094\" style=\"height: 30px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-227154 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Please click on the items below to learn more about the NECPA Accreditation Process.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Please submit your requests online through our Client Portal. Call the NECPA Team at<br \/>855-706-3272 or email us at necpa@necpa.net with any questions.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-182811\">\n\t<a class=\"kc_button\" href=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/NECPA-2017-Resource-Guide-and-Standards-Book-SB-Edition-2.pdf\" target=\"_self\" title=\"\" onclick=\"\">\n\t\tDownload NECPA Standards <i class=\"sl-book-open\"><\/i>\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-95326\" style=\"height: 20px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-993067 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\nClick on the links below to skip to that particular section!<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-852797 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"#enrollment\">Enrollment<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-640201 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#verificationvisit\">Verification Visit<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-278681 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"#accreditationresults\">Accreditation Results<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-773824 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a href=\"#awardmaintenance\">Accreditation Award Maintenance and Reporting<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-388556 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#miscellaneous\">Miscellaneous Forms and Processes<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-505364\" style=\"height: 51px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-693008 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a id=\"enrollment\"><\/a>Enrollment<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div data-closeall=\"true\" class=\"kc-elm kc-css-879071 kc_accordion_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-115111 kc_accordion_section group \"><h3 class=\"kc_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon\"><\/span><a href=\"#enroll-in-self-study-first-time\" data-prevent=\"scroll\"><i class=\"\"><\/i> Enroll in Self-Study (First-Time)<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"kc_accordion_content ui-accordion-content kc_clearfix\"><div class=\"kc-panel-body\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-266083\" style=\"height: 10px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-53897\">\n\t<a class=\"kc_button\" href=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/necpa-enrollment\/necpa\/\" target=\"_self\" title=\"\" onclick=\"\">\n\t\tOnline Form <i class=\"et-laptop\"><\/i>\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-327377 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Purpose<\/strong><br \/>The purpose of this form is to notify the NECPA Commission that you wish to enroll your program in the self-study process for the purpose of earning NECPA Accreditation. <b>NOTE<\/b>: If your program is currently accredited, please use the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/necpa-re-enrollment-form\/\">NECPA Re-Enrollment Application<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Processing Time Frame<\/strong><br \/>Your program will receive the NECPA Enrollment Packet\u00a0<u>within 7-10 business days<\/u>\u00a0from date of enrollment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fees<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/page\/fees\/\"><u>Click here to review Enrollment Fees.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-869725 kc_accordion_section group \"><h3 class=\"kc_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon\"><\/span><a href=\"#renewal-self-study-currently-accredited\" data-prevent=\"scroll\"><i class=\"\"><\/i> Renewal Self-Study (Currently Accredited)<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"kc_accordion_content ui-accordion-content kc_clearfix\"><div class=\"kc-panel-body\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-282193\" style=\"height: 10px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-304637\">\n\t<a class=\"kc_button\" href=\"https:\/\/necpa.my.site.com\/s\/login\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" onclick=\"\">\n\t\tOnline Form <i class=\"et-laptop\"><\/i>\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-706752 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Purpose<\/strong><br \/>The purpose of this form is to notify the NECPA Commission that you wish to re-enroll your program in the self-study process for the purpose of renewing your NECPA Accreditation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Processing Time Frame<\/strong><br \/>Your program will receive the NECPA Enrollment Packet\u00a0<u>within 7-10 business days<\/u>\u00a0from date of re-enrollment.\u00a0<em>Accredited programs should re-enroll one year prior to their accreditation expiration date to allow sufficient time for the renewal process.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fees<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/page\/fees\/\"><u>Click here to review Re-Enrollment Fees.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-921418 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a id=\"verificationvisit\"><\/a>Verification Visit<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div data-closeall=\"true\" class=\"kc-elm kc-css-895870 kc_accordion_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-93888 kc_accordion_section group \"><h3 class=\"kc_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon\"><\/span><a href=\"#request-your-visit\" data-prevent=\"scroll\"><i class=\"\"><\/i> Request Your Visit<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"kc_accordion_content ui-accordion-content kc_clearfix\"><div class=\"kc-panel-body\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-975541\" style=\"height: 10px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-275100\">\n\t<a class=\"kc_button\" href=\"https:\/\/necpa.my.site.com\/s\/login\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" onclick=\"\">\n\t\tOnline Form <i class=\"et-laptop\"><\/i>\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-523482 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Purpose<\/strong><br \/>The purpose of this form is to notify the NECPA Commission that your program has completed the self-study portion of the accreditation process and that you are ready to begin scheduling your verification visit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Processing Time Frame<\/strong><br \/>Your program&#8217;s visit will occur\u00a0<u>within 120 days<\/u>\u00a0of the receipt of your verification visit request form.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fees<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/page\/fees\/\"><u>Click here to review Verification Visit Fees.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-368805 kc_accordion_section group \"><h3 class=\"kc_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon\"><\/span><a href=\"#place-your-visit-on-hold\" data-prevent=\"scroll\"><i class=\"\"><\/i> Place Your Visit On Hold<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"kc_accordion_content ui-accordion-content kc_clearfix\"><div class=\"kc-panel-body\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-879055\" style=\"height: 10px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-261007\">\n\t<a class=\"kc_button\" href=\"https:\/\/necpa.my.site.com\/s\/login\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" onclick=\"\">\n\t\tOnline Form <i class=\"et-laptop\"><\/i>\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-615547 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Purpose<\/strong><br \/>The purpose of this form is to notify the NECPA Commission that your program is requesting to place the scheduling of your verification visit on hold for a specific period of time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Processing Time Frame<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When your program\u2019s verification status is placed on hold, the NECPA Office will cease the scheduling of your verification visit until the On Hold End Date indicated on the request.<\/li>\n<li>Your program&#8217;s visit will occur\u00a0within 120 days\u00a0from the On Hold End Date listed on the form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Fees<\/strong><br \/>Any changes to NECPA standards and fees will be applicable to the program at the time of re-activation of the verification visit scheduling.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-44292 kc_accordion_section group \"><h3 class=\"kc_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon\"><\/span><a href=\"#cancel-and-reschedule\" data-prevent=\"scroll\"><i class=\"\"><\/i> Cancel and Reschedule<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"kc_accordion_content ui-accordion-content kc_clearfix\"><div class=\"kc-panel-body\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-841154\" style=\"height: 10px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-360544\">\n\t<a class=\"kc_button\" href=\"https:\/\/necpa.my.site.com\/s\/login\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" onclick=\"\">\n\t\tOnline Form <i class=\"et-laptop\"><\/i>\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-125184 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Purpose<\/strong><br \/>Use this form to cancel and reschedule a confirmed verification visit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Processing Time Frame<\/strong><br \/>Your program will receive a verification visit\u00a0<u>within 120 days<\/u>\u00a0of the receipt of the Verification Cancellation and Visit Reschedule form.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fees<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/page\/fees\/\"><u>Click here to review Verification Cancellation Fees.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-615865 kc_accordion_section group \"><h3 class=\"kc_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon\"><\/span><a href=\"#expedite-visit-scheduling\" data-prevent=\"scroll\"><i class=\"\"><\/i> Expedite Visit Scheduling<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"kc_accordion_content ui-accordion-content kc_clearfix\"><div class=\"kc-panel-body\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-239375\" style=\"height: 10px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-2248\">\n\t<a class=\"kc_button\" href=\"https:\/\/necpa.my.site.com\/s\/login\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" onclick=\"\">\n\t\tOnline Form <i class=\"et-laptop\"><\/i>\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-372076 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Purpose<\/strong><br \/>The purpose of this form is to expedite the verification visit scheduling process. By submitting this form you are notifying the NECPA Commission that your program has completed the self-study portion of the NECPA accreditation process and that you are ready to begin scheduling your verification visit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Processing Time Frame<\/strong><br \/>Your program\u2019s visit will occur\u00a0<u>within 60 days<\/u>\u00a0of the receipt of your Verification Visit Request Form.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fees<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/page\/fees\/\"><u>Click here to review Expedited Fees.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-321349 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a id=\"accreditationresults\"><\/a>Accreditation Results<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div data-closeall=\"true\" class=\"kc-elm kc-css-249326 kc_accordion_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-946218 kc_accordion_section group \"><h3 class=\"kc_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon\"><\/span><a href=\"#result-process\" data-prevent=\"scroll\"><i class=\"\"><\/i> Result Process<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"kc_accordion_content ui-accordion-content kc_clearfix\"><div class=\"kc-panel-body\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-54443 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Purpose<\/strong><br \/>No form is necessary to receive your Accreditation Results.\u00a0Results are issued once your verification visit is complete.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Processing Time Frame<\/strong><br \/>Your program\u2019s results will be issued\u00a0within 60 days of your visit date.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-204372 kc_accordion_section group \"><h3 class=\"kc_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon\"><\/span><a href=\"#expedite-your-results\" data-prevent=\"scroll\"><i class=\"\"><\/i> Expedite Your Results<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"kc_accordion_content ui-accordion-content kc_clearfix\"><div class=\"kc-panel-body\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-777530\" style=\"height: 10px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-35590\">\n\t<a class=\"kc_button\" href=\"https:\/\/necpa.my.site.com\/s\/login\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" onclick=\"\">\n\t\tOnline Form <i class=\"et-laptop\"><\/i>\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-591822 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Purpose<\/strong><br \/>The purpose of this form is to notify the NECPA Commission that you are requesting an expedited NAC Result.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Processing Time Frame<\/strong><br \/>Your program\u2019s results will be issued\u00a0<u>within 2 weeks from the date your visit materials arrive<\/u>\u00a0at the NECPA Office.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fees<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/page\/fees\/\"><u>Click here to review Expedited Fees.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-188055 kc_accordion_section group \"><h3 class=\"kc_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon\"><\/span><a href=\"#pending-results\" data-prevent=\"scroll\"><i class=\"\"><\/i> Pending Results<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"kc_accordion_content ui-accordion-content kc_clearfix\"><div class=\"kc-panel-body\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-280462\" style=\"height: 10px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-466879\">\n\t<a class=\"kc_button\" href=\"https:\/\/necpa.my.site.com\/s\/login\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" onclick=\"\">\n\t\tOnline Submission <i class=\"et-laptop\"><\/i>\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-349341 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Purpose<\/strong><br \/><em>No form is necessary to receive your NAC Pending Result.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Processing Time Frame<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your program must submit the required pending documentation\u00a0<u>within 90 days\u00a0<\/u>of your pending result date.<\/li>\n<li>Your program will receive the result of your pending documentation review\u00a0<u>within 30 days\u00a0<\/u>from the date your documentation is submitted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-217513 kc_accordion_section group \"><h3 class=\"kc_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon\"><\/span><a href=\"#deferred-with-items-results\" data-prevent=\"scroll\"><i class=\"\"><\/i> Deferred with Items Results<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"kc_accordion_content ui-accordion-content kc_clearfix\"><div class=\"kc-panel-body\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-389324\">\n\t<a class=\"kc_button\" href=\"https:\/\/necpa.my.site.com\/s\/login\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" onclick=\"\">\n\t\tOnline Form <i class=\"et-laptop\"><\/i>\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-236406 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Purpose<\/strong><br \/>If your program has been issued a Deferred with Items Letter please submit this form along with requested documentation to the NECPA Commission.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Processing Time Frame<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your program must submit the Deferral Authorization form and documentation\u00a0<u>within 90 days\u00a0<\/u>of deferral date.<\/li>\n<li>Your program\u2019s results will be issued\u00a0<u>within 30 days\u00a0<\/u>from the date your documentation is submitted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Fees<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/page\/fees\/\"><u>Click here to review Deferral Fees.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-215872 kc_accordion_section group \"><h3 class=\"kc_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon\"><\/span><a href=\"#deferred-with-re-visit-results\" data-prevent=\"scroll\"><i class=\"\"><\/i> Deferred with Re-Visit Results<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"kc_accordion_content ui-accordion-content kc_clearfix\"><div class=\"kc-panel-body\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-390993\">\n\t<a class=\"kc_button\" href=\"https:\/\/necpa.my.site.com\/s\/login\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" onclick=\"\">\n\t\tOnline Form <i class=\"et-laptop\"><\/i>\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-17223 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Purpose<\/strong><br \/>The purpose of this form is to notify the NECPA Commission that your program has reviewed the deferred items, made necessary changes, and is ready to begin scheduling your deferral verification visit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Processing Time Frame<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your program must submit the Deferral Verification Visit Request form and fee within 6 months from the date on your result letter.<\/li>\n<li>Your deferral verification visit will be\u00a0<u>scheduled within 120 days of your request<\/u>.<\/li>\n<li>Your program\u2019s results will be issued\u00a0<u>within 60 days of your visit date<\/u>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Fees<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/page\/fees\/\">Click here to review Deferral Fees.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-565531 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<a id=\"awardmaintenance\"><\/a>Accreditation Award Maintenance and Reporting<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div data-closeall=\"true\" class=\"kc-elm kc-css-417793 kc_accordion_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-56722 kc_accordion_section group \"><h3 class=\"kc_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon\"><\/span><a href=\"#first-annual-report\" data-prevent=\"scroll\"><i class=\"\"><\/i> First Annual Report<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"kc_accordion_content ui-accordion-content kc_clearfix\"><div class=\"kc-panel-body\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-700882 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>First Annual Report<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-61517\">\n\t<a class=\"kc_button\" href=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/NECPA-First-Annual-Report-Form-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" onclick=\"\">\n\t\tDownload Form <i class=\"fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-727070\" style=\"height: 10px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-42562\">\n\t<a class=\"kc_button\" href=\"https:\/\/necpa.my.site.com\/s\/login\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" onclick=\"\">\n\t\tOnline Form <i class=\"et-laptop\"><\/i>\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-91815 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Purpose<\/strong><br \/>The purpose of this form is to update the NECPA Commission of any changes, updates and staff training for the first year accreditation year in order to maintain NECPA Accreditation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Processing Time Frame<\/strong><br \/>Reports are\u00a0<u>due within 30 days<\/u>\u00a0of your program\u2019s first anniversary date. Reports are\u00a0<u>reviewed within 6-8 weeks<\/u>\u00a0from the date of receipt.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fees<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/page\/fees\/\"><u>Click here to review Annual Report Fees.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/first-annual-report-form-individual-pages\"><u>Click here to download individual pages of the First Annual Report PDF.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-833330 kc_accordion_section group \"><h3 class=\"kc_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon\"><\/span><a href=\"#second-annual-report\" data-prevent=\"scroll\"><i class=\"\"><\/i> Second Annual Report<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"kc_accordion_content ui-accordion-content kc_clearfix\"><div class=\"kc-panel-body\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-67582 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Second Annual Report<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-447759\">\n\t<a class=\"kc_button\" href=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/NECPA-Second-Annual-Report-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" onclick=\"\">\n\t\tDownload Form <i class=\"fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-203922\" style=\"height: 10px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-414382\">\n\t<a class=\"kc_button\" href=\"https:\/\/necpa.my.site.com\/s\/login\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" onclick=\"\">\n\t\tOnline Form <i class=\"et-laptop\"><\/i>\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-91494 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Purpose<\/strong><br \/>The purpose of this form is to update the NECPA Commission of any changes, updates and staff training for the second accreditation year in order to maintain NECPA Accreditation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em>Program&#8217;s are also encouraged to submit their <\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/necpa-re-enrollment-form\/\">Re-Enrollment Application<\/a><\/em><em>\u00a0for Accreditation Renewal at this time.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Processing Time Frame<\/strong><br \/>Reports are\u00a0<u>due within 30 days<\/u>\u00a0of your program\u2019s second anniversary date. Reports are\u00a0<u>reviewed within 6-8 weeks<\/u>\u00a0from the date of receipt.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fees<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/page\/fees\/\"><u>Click here to review Annual Report Fees.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/second-annual-report-form-individual-pages\"><u>Click here to download individual pages of the Second Annual Report PDF.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-493004 kc_accordion_section group \"><h3 class=\"kc_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon\"><\/span><a href=\"#self-report\" data-prevent=\"scroll\"><i class=\"\"><\/i> Self Report<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"kc_accordion_content ui-accordion-content kc_clearfix\"><div class=\"kc-panel-body\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-792453 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Self Report<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-322196\">\n\t<a class=\"kc_button\" href=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/PDF\/NECPA\/NECPA_Self_Report_Form_2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" onclick=\"\">\n\t\tDownload Form <i class=\"fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-284119\" style=\"height: 10px; clear: both; width:100%;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-323459\">\n\t<a class=\"kc_button\" href=\"https:\/\/necpa.my.site.com\/s\/login\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" onclick=\"\">\n\t\tOnline Form <i class=\"et-laptop\"><\/i>\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-833322 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Purpose<\/strong><br \/>The purpose of the NECPA self-report policy is to communicate to the NECPA Commission any licensing violations and\/or major changes which may affect the Accreditation status of a program or its ability to comply with NECPA standards. An accredited program retains a duty to declare certain information within designated timeframes and prior to annual reporting.\u00a0<em>Failure to submit timely and accurate notification on the NECPA Program Self Report Form may result in immediate revocation of accreditation status<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Processing Time Frame<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Programs shall report any notice of suspension, probation, provisional, or revocation in licensing status, or a change in license number within 72 hours of its occurrence.<\/li>\n<li>Programs shall report any of the following within 30 days of occurrence: Change in Program Contact Information; Change in Director and\/or Administrator; Change in Program Name; Modification and\/or Expansion of Current Building(s) or Grounds; Significant Damage to the Building or Outdoor Areas; Addition or Reduction of an Age Group; Change in Hours of Operation; Legal Action and\/or Criminal Activity; or Non-Compliance with NECPA Standard(s).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Fees<\/strong><br \/>There is no associated fee with the Self Report.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-147730 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"miscellaneous\"><\/a>Miscellaneous Forms and Processes<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><div data-closeall=\"true\" class=\"kc-elm kc-css-335352 kc_accordion_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-514401 kc_accordion_section group \"><h3 class=\"kc_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon\"><\/span><a href=\"#change-in-ownership\" data-prevent=\"scroll\"><i class=\"\"><\/i> Change in Ownership<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"kc_accordion_content ui-accordion-content kc_clearfix\"><div class=\"kc-panel-body\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-84845 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Change in Ownership Form<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-744335\">\n\t<a class=\"kc_button\" href=\"https:\/\/necpa.my.site.com\/s\/login\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" onclick=\"\">\n\t\tOnline Form <i class=\"et-laptop\"><\/i>\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-684004 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Purpose<\/strong><br \/>NECPA Accredited programs that undergo a change of ownership must alert the NECPA office to receive a 6 month change of ownership extension. The 6 month extension begins on the date of program ownership change.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Processing Time Frame<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your program will receive your Enrollment Packet\u00a0<u>within 7-10 Business Days<\/u>.<\/li>\n<li>Your verification visit will be\u00a0<u>scheduled within 120 days\u00a0<\/u>of the request date.<\/li>\n<li>Your program\u2019s results will be issued\u00a0<u>within 60 days\u00a0<\/u>of your visit date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Fees<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/page\/fees\/\"><u>Click here to review Change of Ownership Fees.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-817329 kc_accordion_section group \"><h3 class=\"kc_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon\"><\/span><a href=\"#change-of-program-location\" data-prevent=\"scroll\"><i class=\"\"><\/i> Change of Program Location<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"kc_accordion_content ui-accordion-content kc_clearfix\"><div class=\"kc-panel-body\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-879380 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Change of Program Location Form<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-607051\">\n\t<a class=\"kc_button\" href=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/NECPA_Change_in_Program_Location.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" onclick=\"\">\n\t\tDownload Form <i class=\"fa-file-pdf\"><\/i>\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-503405 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Purpose<\/strong><br \/>NECPA Accredited programs that undergo a change of location must alert the NECPA office to receive a 6 month change of location extension. The 6 month extension begins on the date of program change in location.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Processing Time Frame<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your program will receive your Enrollment Packet\u00a0<u>within 7-10 Business Days<\/u>.<\/li>\n<li>Your verification visit will be\u00a0<u>scheduled within 120 days\u00a0<\/u>of the request date.<\/li>\n<li>Your program\u2019s results will be issued\u00a0<u>within 60 days\u00a0<\/u>of your visit date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Fees<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/necpa.net\/page\/fees\/\"><u>Click here to review Change of Program Location Fees.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-26131 kc_accordion_section group \"><h3 class=\"kc_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><span class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon\"><\/span><a href=\"#necpa-extension-request-form\" data-prevent=\"scroll\"><i class=\"\"><\/i> NECPA Extension Request Form<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"kc_accordion_content ui-accordion-content kc_clearfix\"><div class=\"kc-panel-body\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-991640 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>NECPA Award Extension Request Form<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-836043\">\n\t<a class=\"kc_button\" href=\"https:\/\/necpa.my.site.com\/s\/login\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\" onclick=\"\">\n\t\tOnline Form <i class=\"et-laptop\"><\/i>\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-219078 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Purpose<\/strong><br \/>This form is used to request an extension of a program&#8217;s current accreditation term. The NECPA Commission offers currently accredited programs the opportunity to request an extension of accreditation. All requests are reviewed by the NECPA Extension Request Committee on a case-by-case basis and there is no guarantee that a request will be granted. Programs may be required to expedite their Verification Visit Request and\/or National Accreditation Council Review.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":2267,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-blank-4.php","meta":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v18.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>NECPA Accreditation Process and Forms<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Review all the NECPA Accreditation Process and Forms. 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