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Annual Training Series: The Legal Fundamentals of Head Start

presented by Edward Waters, Esq., Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP

Reauthorization is upon us, and changes in the new law will affect many aspects of how you run your program. This series of interactivesessions with the leading Washington, D.C. legal team in federal grants will provide you with the specifics of navigating both new and existing law.

 

Ted Waters,Esq.                                  
Feldesman Tucker
Leifer Fidell LLP                    

Zoe Beckerman, Esq.                 
Associate,
Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP


$250 NHSA Members $275 all others

To register please go to: https://www2.eventsvc.com/ftlf

This series of interactive webinars with a leading Washington, D.C. legal team specializing in Head Start issues and federal grants law will provide you with details on navigating the changing landscape of Head Start.

Download the 2009 schedule.

Check & P.O. Payments: After registering online, please complete the registration form and mail or fax:

Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP
Attn: P. Higdon, Legal Advisory Service
2001 L Street, N.W., 2nd Floor
Washington, D.C. 20036

  Questions? Contact Pam Higdon
202-466-8960
LAS@ftlf.com
202-293-8103 (fax)
www.feldesmantucker.com
     

Date

Title

Target Audience

Description

Thursday, February 26, 2009

3-4 p.m. ET

Event ID# FTHS090226

FREE WEBINAR!!

The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act: Head Start Provisions

 

State and Regional Head Start Associations

Executive Directors,

Staff of Programs

 

Join us to learn what the economic stimulus package includes for Head Start.

Note: Registration closes 3p. EST, Wed. Feb. 25 or when capacity is reached.

March 3, 2009

3-5 p.m. ET

Event ID# FTHS090303

A Walk through the OHS Monitoring Tool: Fiscal from a Lawyer's Perspective

Executive Directors,

Management Team and Fiscal staff.

With a special focus on the Fiscal sections of the protocol, this session will:

  • review actual questions in the new tool;
  • provide ideas about documentation to "prove up" your compliance; and
  • contemplate specific approaches to some sample problems.

March 17, 2009

3-5 p.m. ET

Event ID# FTHS090317

 

 

Blended Funding & Time and Effort Reporting

Program Directors, CFOs,

and others involved in cost allocation and planning.

More and more frequently, Head Start agencies have multiple funding streams. Participants on this call will learn:

  • the various models for blended funding that ACF allows;
  • common problems that arise in this context and what your agency can do about them; and
  • requirements for Time and Effort Reporting.

April 7, 2009

3-5 p.m. ET

Event ID# FTHS090407

The Scoop on Non-Federal Share

Executive Directors,

Management team, and Fiscal staff.

Head Start programs are required to provide matching funds too operate the program. Join us to discuss:

  • the issues surrounding non-federal share;
  • how to recognize it;
  • why showing overmatch makes sense
  • How Reauthorization has changed what is allowable.

May 5, 2009

3-4:30 ET

Event ID# FTHS090505

Head StartEligibility

Head Start Management

 

The Head Start rules for enrollment can be confusing and difficut to follow. Join us to discuss:

  • what the rules are;
  • where the pitfalls lie; and
  • how to ensure your program is in compliance.

May 19, 2009

3-5 p.m. ET

Event ID# FTHS090519

A Walk Through the Policy Clarifications

Head Start Management

 

The Office of Head Start's Policy Calrifications cover a range of topics, from governance to grants administration. Join us to discuss:

  • the ins and outs of a select set of Policy Clarifications;
  • practical issues aarising from these clarifications; and
  • strategies to deal with them.
Cancellation and refund policy: Cancellations made prior to seven (7) days in advance of the event shall receive a full refund. Each cancellation within seven (7) days of the event will be charged a $50 cancellation fee. If you must cancel, you may substitute someone from your organization or transfer your registration fee to a repeat taped session or similar future training session. To do so, please email an advance written request to LAS@ftlf.com and the cancellation fee will be waived. If you are a confirmed registrant and you neither attend nor cancel, you will be liable for the entire registration fee. Please note that if you are unable to access the training session for which you are confirmed registered due to Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP's technical problems, a credit will be issued. Such credit may be used toward a repeat taped session or a similar future training session.

 

Here’s what participants say about the Legal Advisory Service Training:

“T&TA arranged this conference for us, and it was great.”

“This is a great, cost-effective opportunity to enhance Administration/Board Governance professional development training needs…“

“I found the audioconference to be clear and very informative. It’s a great way to provide training at a low cost.”


 

To register go to: https://www2.eventsvc.com/ftlf, or contact Pam Higdon at las@ftlf.com or 202-466-8960.


 
 

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