Building Better Curriculum and Preparing for a Successful Site Visit: A Full-Day Professional Development Event 

When

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ACEN Regional Workshop - Miami, FL; January 15, 2027

Where

Registration Fee

(in-person only)

Strengthening Curriculum, Outcomes, and Evaluation

8:30 AM to 11:45 AM

Gain practical strategies for ensuring curriculum coherence and supporting continuous quality improvement. This session takes a deep focus on the foundational elements of a high-quality nursing curriculum. Explore how end-of-program student learning outcomes (EPSLOs) and role-specific nursing competencies drive program effectiveness.

Through collaborative mapping activities, you will

• Refine your student learning outcomes (SLOs) for clarity and alignment
• Evaluate how curriculum instructional strategies support the achievement of EPSLOs
• Analyze how the assessment process is used to develop a strong Systematic Plan for Evaluation (SPE)

Preparing for a Site Visit—Insights for Educators and Evaluators

1:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Whether you're leading a nursing program through the accreditation process or volunteering as a peer evaluator, this session will provide concrete strategies, tips, and tools to foster your success.

• Review the essential elements of a well-documented and evidence-based accreditation narrative
• Explore common site visit challenges and how to address them
• Gain insights into the peer evaluator perspective
• Hear special emphasis on the roles and responsibilities for all involved and resources for success

NOTICE:

The ACEN does not have a hotel room block available for this event.

Please refer to the list below of nearby accommodations:

• Hyatt House Morristown - 0.4 mile
• Archer Hotel Florham Park - 1.1 miles
• The Madison Hotel Morristown - 1.8 miles
• Sonesta Select Whippany Hanover - 3.8 miles
• Home2 Suites by Hilton - 5.7 miles