Ted Waters and Zoë Beckerman to Provide 2-Day Head Start Training in Orlando, FL - November 8th and 9th

Aug 08, 2012

An In-Depth Look at OMB Circulars, Selected Items of Cost, and Grants Administration Requirements - Live Head Start Training in Orlando, FL

November 8th - 9th, 2012

Unfortunately, this training has sold out. We will maintain a waitlist for those who wish to attend should there be cancellations. If you would like to add your name to the waitlist, please contact Vanessa White at 202-466-8960 and reference the "OMB Circular Training Waitlist."

Running a federally-funded Head Start or Early Head Start grant has never been more challenging. The myriad requirements, coupled with increased accountability and transparency, make running these programs high stakes. This training provides information from trusted and experienced Head Start and federal grants attorneys, Ted Waters and Zoë Beckerman, who for years have provided advice and counsel on the day-to-day issues that arise in running your program. It will also provide needed opportunities for you to share ideas and best practices with your colleagues from across the country.

Description of Training Content:

In this live, hands-on training, we'll discuss the hottest news in Head Start grants administration. OMB is considering an "Omnibus Circular" that would revise the current grants administration requirements, cost principles, and audit circulars. This would represent major changes for all agencies.

OMB Circulars & Selected Items of Cost

We will address the nuances of the federal Office of Management and Budget Cost Circulars and discuss key differences for your specific type of organization (including single-purpose HS/EHS programs, community action agencies, school districts or local governments, tribal governments).

Attention will be paid to the allowability of costs and cost allocation.
We’ll also address selected items of cost that we have identified as particularly problematic for programs. These include, but are not limited to: personnel matters, settlements, employee morale costs, and more.
Issues leading to common cost disallowances, such as time and effort reporting, will also be covered.

Grants Administration

We will also concentrate on critical grants administration topics that all programs need to ensure you get right. Some of these cause programs lots of trouble. They include:

Procurements
Matching (non-federal) share
Budget flexibility
Special award conditions
And more.

Based on our experience helping clients over the years, we will provide tips and techniques for how best to tackle these issues. And, you’ll have ample opportunities to share ideas with colleagues from across the country. All participants will receive materials including slides and supplementary sources.

Presenters:

Edward T. Waters, Esq., Managing Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP
J. Zoë Beckerman, Esq., Partner, Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP; Managing Principal, FT Solutions LLC

FTLF is the leader in Head Start training from a legal perspective. FTLF has trained hundreds of Head Start programs through the years, is a primary training partner for NHSA, and leads trainings across the country for Head Start groups of all sizes. Together, Ted Waters and Zoë Beckerman have advised and counseled numerous programs on the day-to-day regulatory and operational issues that arise in managing their federal grants and running their Head Start programs. In addition, Ted has litigated numerous Head Start cases involving appeals of cost disallowances, program terminations, and related issues.

Length of the Training:

2 Days - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on November 8th and 9 am to 4:30 pm on November 9th (Exact Times TBD)

You will be on your own for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Light snacks and beverages will be provided on breaks during the training.

The end time for each day is subject to change.

Agenda:

Specific agenda to be announced at a later date.

Target Audience:

Specifically targeted at an intermediate level to Head Start directors, CFOs, senior management, other fiscal and HR staff, and Board members, but all are welcome.

Cost:

Early Bird Special - now through September 14th:
$550 per person for 1 or 2 people
$500 per person for 3 or more

After September 14th:
$600 per person for 1 or 2 people
$550 per person for 3 or more

Available payment methods include purchase order, check, and credit card. Payment for this live training is due 2 weeks before the start of the event. If payment is not received in-full 2 weeks prior to the start of the event, your order will be cancelled and you will be denied entrance to the training.

Location and Hotel Accommodations:

Location:

This training will be held at the recently-renovated Holiday Inn located at 1805 Hotel Plaza Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 in the in the Lakes Ballroom.

Room Block:

We have arranged a budget-friendly room block in the same hotel for your convenience. Single and double rooms will cost $119 per night. You may book one of these discounted rooms by using group code FTF online or by calling 877-394-5765. The cut-off date for receiving the discounted rate is October 8th, 2012.

Airfares and Airport Shuttle:

We’ve chosen this location for its convenience and cost. Airfares into the Orlando International Airport (MCO) are reasonably priced and our discounted room rate will make it easy for you to join us. Plus, you will not need to rent a car! You can make a shuttle reservation to and from the hotel for just $34 round trip with Mears Transportation. To make your reservation, call 1-407-423-5566 or visit www.mearstransportation.com. The shuttle trip will take between 45 minutes to an hour. A quicker option, about a 20 minute ride, would be a cab at $50 or $60 one-way.

Dining Options:

This Holiday Inn is conveniently located within walking distance from the Downtown Disney Area – an area packed with numerous food options and entertainment for your evening free-time. Additionally, the Holiday Inn offers the Palm Breezes Restaurant & Bar for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and a Grab & Go Outlet in the lobby for coffee, sandwiches, and snacks.

Nearby Attractions:
This Holiday Inn is conveniently located within walking distance from the Downtown Disney Area – an area packed with numerous food options and entertainment for your evening free-time. Additionally, the Holiday Inn offers the Palm Breezes Restaurant & Bar for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and a Grab & Go Outlet in the lobby for coffee, sandwiches, and snacks.

For more information on the location of this training, food options, and nearby attractions, please see the guide to Orlando that we have put together: Your Guide to Orlando.

Cancellation Policy for this Event:

For this live training event, FTLF will issue a full refund for cancellations received in writing prior to October 18th, 2012 (3 weeks prior to the start of the event). Should you need to cancel, please contact vwhite@ftlf.com. Should you have scheduling or other last minute problems after our cancellation cut-off date (within the last 3 weeks prior to the start of the event), FTLF will not issue any refunds. However, during that time, if you contact vwhite@ftlf.com, we can accommodate changing the name on a reservation to someone else within your organization or we may be able to accommodate transferring the registration to another already-scheduled upcoming live event.

Disclaimer

FTLF is not responsible for any hotel, airfare or other accommodations that participants make.