Pathways to Excellence Peer Reviewer Criteria

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Pathways to Excellence Peer Reviewer. Please review the following information.

WHY BECOME A PEER REVIEWER?

Peer Reviewers play an essential role in advancing excellence across the Community Action Network. As a reviewer, you’ll examine peer Community Action Agency’s (CAAs) Pathways to Excellence Self-Studies to assess the degree to which their practices align with the Community Action Standards of Excellence. This experience offers a unique opportunity to see strong practices from across the Network, provide constructive feedback to strengthen agency operations, and deepen your own understanding of what “excellence” looks like in action.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE TRAINING?

Upon completion of both sessions and all requirements, participants will be eligible to join NCAP’s roster of qualified Pathways Peer Reviewers, contributing their insights and expertise to help strengthen excellence practices across the Community Action Network.

(Note: Current Peer Reviewers and those who completed training in Fall 2024 will receive details from NCAP about confirming their continued participation.)

REQUIREMENTS TO SERVE AS A PATHWAYS PEER REVIEWER:

To qualify and maintain eligibility, participants must:

  • Apply and pay the peer reviewer fee
  • Complete the designated eCourse
  • Attend the required Peer Reviewer training
  • Complete assigned self-study homework
  • Participate in at least one peer review team for a Silver Tier or higher

Note that Peer reviewers serve on a volunteer basis and should be prepared to dedicate between four and ten hours a year to review assigned self-studies.

ELIGIBILITY:

To serve as a Pathways Peer Reviewer, individuals must:

  • Be employed with a Community Action Agency that has achieved a Pathways tier (including the Award for Excellence) or is currently enrolled in Pathways to Excellence; or be employed by a Community Action State Association
  • Have a minimum of two years of professional experience in a Community Action Agency or a related organization (Experience may be current or prior; retired individuals are eligible provided they retired in good standing from a CAA and can demonstrate familiarity with current best practices and standards)
  • Obtain written endorsement from a current or recent supervisor, executive director, or senior agency leader affirming professionalism, reliability, and readiness to represent the Network as a Peer Reviewer.

Registration Information for the 2025 Pathways Peer Reviewer Training:

DATES: Wednesday, December 10 and Wednesday, December 17

TIME: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern

REGISTRATION FEE: $449 per person for members / $549 per person for nonmembers

Click Here to Register

(You must attend both days and meet other criteria to serve as a Peer Reviewer for the Pathways to Excellence Program.)

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