NCLEA – Accreditation Manager’s Resources

Welcome NCLEA Accreditation Managers! This page offers you resources to help you succeed in the NCLEA program…from getting started, to accreditation, and re-accredited.

Please remember AM training is required for all agencies before beginning NCLEA self-assessment.

Application/Enrollment Coordinator:
Angie Schrock – aschrock@ncdoj.gov – 336.686.0417
Work Hours: M-F – 8am – Noon

THE NCLEA ACCREDITATION PROCESS

Applying to NCLEA:

Review the Standards Manual and Program Guide
Determine if funding is needed to shore up any areas of concern
Complete the online application for enrollment
A potential facility review is set up by the NCLEA Program Manager

Accepted by NCLEA:

Download the NCLEA, NCPSCAP, or ESP standards manual
Request training for AM from the Application/Enrollment Coordinator

Self-Assessment (24 mths):

Ensure Written Directives and Proofs of Compliance are prepared for every standard
Set up a mock assessment (basically a practice review by colleagues – 6 months prior to on-site)
Address any deficiencies noted by the Mock Assessors
Notify the NCLEA Assessment Coordinator through the On-Site Request Form, that your agency is ready for its official on-site assessment at least 90 days prior to your desired assessment file review start date.

NCLEA Assessment:

Consists of an off-site electronic file review
And a site-based visit by trained assessors which involves:
- Interviews with staff and community
- Attending roll calls
- Ride-alongs
- Tours of facility

NCLEA Accreditation:

Final report from Assessment Team goes to Program Manager for review
Once approved, it is forwarded to the NCLEA Accreditation Committee
NCLEA Accreditation Committee will discuss with CEO and AM
NCLEA Accreditation Committee will make their recommendation to the appropriate Commission.
The Commission has the final say on whether to award NCLEA Certification to the agency.

(*Re-Accreditation is a three year cycle with an annual report required in addition to yearly proofs. The re-accreditation process is automatic (no application needed) and begins on your initial awards date from your respective Commission.)

NCLEA RESOURCES:

NCLEA Online Application Form
NCLEA Program Guide
NCLEA Standards Manual 1.1
NCLEA Time Sensitive Standards
How to Add Assessor(s) to Assessment
Sample Agenda
Sample Public Notice

NCPSCAP RESOURCES:

ESP RESOURCES:

IF YOU ARE A CALEA AGENCY:

NCLEA Advanced Crosswalk (color coded document)
NCLEA LE1 Crosswalk (color coded document)
NCLEA Standards Manual Crosswalk (outdated crosswalk that includes standards reference and suggested proofs)

ON-SITE REQUEST:

- NCLEA, NCPSCAP, and ESP On-Site Request Form

ANNUAL REPORT: (after NCLEA accreditation)

NCLEA Annual Report Form (used by agencies that have been NCLEA accredited)

RESOURCES: