How to Prepare for Monitoring in the New Era

Washington, DC US
December 5, 2018 to December 6, 2018

Head Start has entered a new era – new paradigm (innovation v. compliance), new performance standards (flexible v. prescriptive), and a new monitoring protocol.

FTLF is excited to present its new workshop: How to Prepare for Monitoring in the New Era.  This intensive training is ideal for any Head Start manager that will play a part in monitoring. The small group format allows for robust discussion with your colleagues – other Head Start managers – so that you can learn from other agencies.

The workshop will identify best practices that allow programs to be “review-ready” every day.  Participants will also learn about strategies to prepare for a monitoring review, tips for acing the review itself, and contingency planning for unexpected events. 

Among other things, this training will focus on:

Continuous Improvement: 

  • Learn the four steps to ensure that your program maintains a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.  These habits will allow your program to be review-ready every day.

Focus Area One:  Among other objectives, you will learn:

  • How to prepare for a Focus Area One review;
  • What reviewers are after;
  • Key compliance pitfalls;
  • How to memorialize the Focus Area One review for a Head Start on Focus Area Two.

Focus Area Two:  Among other objectives, you will learn:

  • How to use the four habits to establish a strategy for continuous improvement;
  • How to prepare for a Focus Area Two review;
  • What reviewers are after;
  • Key compliance pitfalls; and
  • What to do if reviewers are reading the regulations incorrectly.
How is this training different?

It’s collaborative.  Research shows that adults learn best in a collaborative setting.  We’ve limited the training to a small group of participants so that trainers can lead participants in collaborative, solution-oriented discussions.

It’s active.  This training is hands-on.  Our experts will lead you in exercises to help you learn how to read statutes and regulations critically so that when there are changes to the law you will be better equipped to understand and adapt to the changes.

It’s practical.  You’ll leave this training with a roadmap to success, complete with to-do lists, best practices, and advice on policies and procedures.

Join FTLF's Head Start Practice Group Attorneys for a small group training that will provide you with the skills you need to succeed on new monitoring reviews. 

Don’t delay - space is limited!

Target Audience

All are welcome, but we think people in the following roles will find it especially helpful:

  • CEO
  • Executive Director/ Head Start Director
  • CFO
  • COO
  • HR Director/Manager

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the four steps to ensure that your program maintains a culture of compliance
  • Learn how to prepare for review events
  • Learn key compliance pitfalls
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 12.60 CPE
    FTLF is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.
Course opens: 
07/20/2018
Course expires: 
12/05/2019
Event starts: 
12/05/2018 - 8:30am EST
Event ends: 
12/06/2018 - 3:00pm EST
Cost:
$1,500.00
Washington, DC
Wednesday, December 5, 2018 - Thursday, December 6, 2018
*All specific agenda times are subject to change*
 

Day 1

Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018        
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
8:30 am - 9:00 amRegistration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 am - 10:30 amIntroduction and tips for making sure the review goes smoothly
10:30 am - 10:45 am
Break
10:45 am - 12:15 pmTips (cont.) and overview of monitoring and AMS 2.0
12:15 pm to 1:15 pm
Networking Lunch
1:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Case study analysis of high risk topics
3:30 pm to 3:45 pm
Break
3:45 pm to 5:00 pmCase study analysis and Q&A

Day 2

Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018        
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
8:30 am - 9:00 am
Continental Breakfast
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Case study analysis topics
10:30 am - 10:45 amBreak
10:45 am - 12:15 pmCase study topics
12:15 pm - 1:30 pmLunch
1:30 pm - 3:00 pmCase study analysis and Q&A

 

Topics Covered

  • Head Start Governance
  • Facility Issues
  • Background Checks
  • Health and Safety
  • Procurement
  • Cost Allocation
  • Standards of Conduct
  • Match
  • Conflicts of Interest
  • Time and Effort

 

FTLF Learning Center
1129 20th Street NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036
United States
+1 (855) 200-3822
Feldesman Training Room

Travel

Hyatt Place Washington DC/Georgetown/West End 
2121 M St NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 838-2222

The Wink - Washington, DC 
1143 New Hampshire Ave NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 775-0800

Kimpton Hotel Palomar DC 
2121 P Street NW
Washington, DC 20037
Hotel: (202) 448-1800 | Reservations: (877) 866-3070

The St. Gregory Hotel - Dupont Circle 
2033 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 530-3600

Kimpton Hotel Madera 
1310 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Hotel: (202) 296-7600 | Reservations: (800) 430-1202

The Embassy Row Hotel
2015 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Hotel: (202) 265-1600 | Reservations: (855) 893-1011

The Dupont Circle Hotel
1500 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 483-6000

Hilton Garden Inn - Washington DC/Georgetown Area
2201 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 974-6010

Embassy Suites - Georgetown
1250 22nd Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 857-3388

Nicole Bacon

Nicole Bacon, a Partner at Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP, works in the firm’s Federal Grants, Litigation, and Health Law practice groups. Nicole offers her clients specialized guidance in compliance with federal grant law including specific programmatic requirements as well as the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements of Federal Awards. Nicole represents a variety of community-based organizations, before State and Federal courts as well as administrative bodies. [Full Bio]

TED WATERS

Serving as Managing Partner of the firm since 2003, and a member of the Health Law and Federal Grants practices since 1992, Ted is a national authority in the area of federal grants, particularly in the health and community service spheres. He advises clients on all aspects of program requirements, including issues such as cost-based reimbursement, governance and the never-ending list of grant administration matters. Ted’s expertise in financial, cost reporting, reimbursement, and administrative issues is widely recognized and he routinely handles government audits, internal investigations, and litigation. [Full Bio]

Conference participants can earn up to 12.6 CPE credits in Specialized Knowledge and Applications.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Prerequisites: None 
  • Target Audience: CEO, Executive Director/ Head Start Director, CFO, COO, HR Director/ Manager
  • Advanced Preparation: None  
  • Program Level: All
  • Delivery Method: Group-Live 

Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website www.learningmarket.org.

Available Credit

  • 12.60 CPE
    FTLF is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.

Price

Cost:
$1,500.00
Please login or register to take this course.

Registration Instructions

Each registration must be in the name of the individual(s) who will attend. This allows FTLF to communicate important course information to the actual attendee(s), add training materials and handouts to the right account, and properly assign certificates of attendance or CPE credits. 

To register for this training:

  • For yourself: login to your account and register with your personal information
  • For someone else: login with the ATTENDEE’S login information or create an account for the ATTENDEE and register from the ATTENDEE's account
  • For a group: email Learning@ftlf.com to complete group registration

If you encounter problems or have questions Contact us.


Payment

We accept payment by PayPal, credit card, and check. Payment for any live training is due upon registration. If payment is not received in full prior to the start of the event, FTLF reserves the right to cancel your order and deny you entrance to the training.


Cancellation Policy

All cancellation requests must be received in writing at learning@ftlf.com. Requests for refunds will be granted according to the following schedule:

  • Requests received 30 or more days prior to the event will receive a full refund.
  • Requests received between 11 to 29 days prior to the event will receive a 50% refund.
  • Requests received within 10 days of the event start date are not eligible for a refund.

If there are extenuating circumstances regarding your cancellation, please reach out to the FTLF Training Team directly at learning@ftlf.com.