Competency-Based Education Organizations & Regulations

There are a number of organizations focusing on competency-based education. Below are links to those organizations as well as information on the regulatory environment impacting CBE.

CBE Organizations

CBEN, The Competency-Based Education Network

CAEL, The Council for Adult & Experiential Learning

Institute for Competency-Based Education at Texas A&M University-Commerce

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CBE Regulations

Solving Yesterday’s Problems Constrains Tomorrow’s Solutions

The onus on policy makers to create new regulatory frameworks to support innovation in areas like competency-based education.

Caution on Competency

Education Department's Office of Inspector General criticizes review of competency-based education programs.

U.S. Dept. of Ed's Letter to the Higher Learning Commission

The Higher Learning Commission could improve its evaluation of CBE programs to ensure that programs are properly classified for Title IV purposes.

Direct Assessment Programs

Processes for identifying risks and evaluating applications for Title IV Eligibility need strengthening to better mitigate risks proposed to the Title IV programs.

Department of Education, Experimental Site Initiative

Department of Education's background and guidelines for the Experimental Site initiative.

Department of Education Letter to Accrediting Agencies on CBE

Department of Education's letter to accrediting agencies outlines concerns and instructions regarding accreditation.

Defining Competency

Education Department and regional accreditors seek common ground on competency-based education.

Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions CBE Framework

A common framework for defining and approving competency-based education programs.

Competency-Based Education Questions & Answers

Department of Education Dear Colleague letter outlining regulations regarding competency-based education programs, especially in relationship to Title IV student financial aid programs.

Final Western Association of Schools & Colleges Audit Report by the Office of the Inspector General

The results of the OIG’s audit of WASC regarding how it accredits CBE programs in light of the Department’s “regular and substantive interaction” regulations.

Competency-Based Resources

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Competency-Based Education

Competency-based education is a powerful engine to help higher education focus on bringing value to the lives of learners.

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Higher Education Calls for Change

This short paper by Blackboard’s Enterprise Consulting team provides institutions with a perspective on CBE as well as basic considerations when developing CBE programmes.

Analyst Report

CBE: How Does Your Institution Stack Up?

More and more institutions have a competency-base education (CBE) program in the works or underway. This Blackboard survey reveals where institutions like yours stand on competency-based education (CBE).

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The Faculty Role in Competency-Based Education

CBE programmes rely on faculty to be responsible for the development of the competencies and curriculum, and to provide students with critical input as they develop knowledge and mastery.

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