The APA Commission on Accreditation (CoA) invites the public to comment on four Implementing Regulations tailored to the new Standards of Accreditation for Health Service Psychology and revised Accreditation Operating Procedures. The public comment period for the Implementing Regulations (DSK and Consortium) will close July 10, 2016.
The Implementing Regulations (DSK and Consortium) public comment period(http://apps.apa.org/
- Revised Discipline-Specific Knowledge
- Consortium for Doctoral Programs
- Consortium for Internship Programs
- Consortium for Postdoctoral Residency Programs
In accordance with the APA “Policies for Accreditation Governance” and Department of Education regulations for notice and comment, the CoA will make the proposed IRs available for a period of public review and comment. In an effort to promote thoughtful discussion, the CoA is providing an electronic-based comment form for public comment submission. Comments and other information, including users’ identities, will be public. Email addresses used in the registration will be kept confidential. The CoA will consider all comments received and make any appropriate revisions prior to approval of the final version of each IR.
The public comment period will remain open through July 10, 2016. To provide public comment, please go to apps.apa.org/accredcomment and select Implementing Regulations (DSK and Consortium). A PDF of the IRs out for public comment is to the right of this title.
On behalf of the CoA, thank you for your review and comments. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation at (202) 336-5979 or apaaccred@apa.org.
Sincerely,
Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation