Dismissal, Probation & Extension Policy

Students may be dismissed on the following basis:

  • The failure to adequately participate in the educational program with more than two unexcused absences.
  • The failure to participate in individual supervisory sessions as required by the CPEI Standards.
  • The failure to comply with the Code of Professional Ethics.
  • The failure to pay student tuition.

CPEI Supervisors/Educators will document the dismissal or probation of students via the appropriate formatted letter for addressing these needs and include it in the student’s record.

CPE Supervisors/Educators have the option of awarding credit for 1/2 course/unit of work has been completed and tuition paid.

CPE and PCE Request for Extension: Students are required to submit in writing to their CPEI Supervisor/Educator a request for an extension to complete the course internship requirements.  Issues for consideration include a death in the family, hospitalization, etc. students may request an extension.

Supervisory Education Students Request for Extension: Students are required to submit in writing to their CPEI Training Supervisor/Educator a request for extension to complete the course requirements for Supervisory Candidate I (18 to 24 months) and Supervisory Candidate II (6 to 12 months) to complete.

  • CPEI Training Supervisors can grant up to 6 months extension for Supervisory Candidate I and Supervisory Candidate II
  • Extension requests beyond the additional 6 months must be submitted in writing by the CPEI Training Supervisor to the Credentialing Committee for approval.