NACEP National Standards for Quality
NACEP Standards are measurable criteria that ensure quality in concurrent enrollment and college-provided faculty model programs. They are used for accreditation but also serve as a framework for improving program development. As the only national standards for these programs, they are widely adapted into state policies and recognized by professional associations and regional accreditors.
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT PROGRAM NACEP STANDARDS FOR QUALITY (CEP):
The Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP) National Standards for Quality, established in 2002 and revised in 2009 and 2017, include 16 standards across six categories: Partnerships, Curriculum, Faculty, Students, Assessment, and Program Evaluation. These standards ensure that:
- College courses offered in high schools match the quality and rigor of those on campus.
- Students in concurrent enrollment courses meet the same achievement standards as their on-campus peers.
- Instructors meet the academic requirements of the sponsoring institution and receive ongoing professional development.
- Programs demonstrate greater accountability through thorough evaluation.
- Refer to the NACEP Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP) National Standards for Quality Summary Guide.
- These standards are also the framework for NACEP's CEP Endorsement Accreditation & Guide (Rev. May 2024).
COLLEGE-PROVIDED FACULTY MODEL NACEP STANDARDS FOR QUALITY (CPF):
The College Provided Faculty Model (CPF), adopted in October 2019, features 13 standards across six categories: Partnerships, Curriculum, Faculty, Students, Assessment, and Program Evaluation. These standards ensure that:
- Students in college-provided faculty model courses receive consistent advising, enrollment, and support as traditional college students.
- Faculty are well-informed about policies and practices for teaching high school students.
- There is a clear, supportive partnership between the high school and the college/university.
- Refer to the NACEP College Provided Faculty Model (CPF) National Standards for Quality Summary Guide.
- These standards are also the framework for NACEP's CPF Endorsement Accreditation & Guide (Rev. Nov 2022).
View this information guide to see how NACEP's CEP and CPF Endorsements Standards for Quality compare.
Visit the NACEP Accreditation Process & Resources webpage for more information regarding accreditation eligibility, fees, timeline, and how to get started.