Region 10 Head Start Training and Technical Assistance Topics
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Head Start Training and Technical Assistance
PDM and Fiscal
Rob Colombini
Governance-Program Design & Management Specialist
206-615-3659
rob.colombini@acf.hhs.gov
Rob's Bio
Gene Gousie
Fiscal Specialist
206-615-2600
eugene.gousie@acf.hhs.gov
Gene's Bio
PDM/Fiscal Services to Grantees
- Governance: Governing body and Policy Group roles and responsibilities;
shared governance, fiduciary functions; risk management;
- Transportation: Guidance in Head Start transportation rules
and regulations;
- Facilities: Guidance and resources regarding facilities planning,
site design and federal interest;
- Enrollment: Guidance and resources regarding eligibility, program
options, recruitment and selection;
- Planning: The grant application process, grant writing, program planning,
funding sources and the role of the governing body and policy groups;
- Policies & Procedures: Guidance on administrative and fiscal
policy and procedures, inventory, human resources, self assessment and ongoing monitoring;
- PRISM Review & QIP's: Assistance in the areas of resolution of findings
and the preparation of Quality Improvement Plans;
- Accounting & Budgeting: Review and guidance in the accounting and
reporting of Head Start funds.
Announcements
PIR Call Transcript, 6/18/2008
The transcript for the conference call on the 2008 PIR is now available.
Head Start Policy Clarifications on ECLKC
Head Start policy clarifications can be found on the Web at
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/Program%20Design%20and%20Management/Head%20Start%20Requirements/Policy%20Clarifications%20and%20FAQs/Most_pop_intro_1.htm.
Federal Poverty Guidelines Online
The Federal poverty guidelines can be found on the Web at
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/liheap/guidance/information_memoranda/im07-01.html.
Head Start Financial Pre-Institute and Directors Institute Materials
Materials from the December 2006 Head Start Directors Institute and the Financial Pre-Institute
are available online at http://www.hsnrc.org/FinDir2006/?zid=35.
These include: access to workshop presentations, workshop handouts, Institute Planner and Program Booklet,
Demo District links and Marketplace references.
Recommended Links
Other helpful websites to obtain Fiscal and Management Information
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/Program%20Design%20and%20Management
The Head Start Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center is the repository of the substantial volume of
information and resources related to the program. This link goes to the Program Management and Design section.
http://www.headstartinfo.org/cgi-bin/pubcatstore.cfm?CatID=384&do=detail.
The Head Start Self-Assessment Guide.
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/Program%20Design%20and%20Management/Head%20Start%20Requirements/IMs/2006/resour_ime_00114a_120706.html
Head Start Information Memorandum on E-Rate Availability.
Computers for Learning
Computers for Learning (CFL) places computers in our classrooms and prepares our children to contribute and
compete in the 21st century. This CFL website connects the registered needs of schools and educational
nonprofit organizations with computer equipment made available free of charge from government agencies
and the private sector.
http://ehsnrc.org/pptfiles/EHS%20PRISM%20videoconference%201.25.06%20final.ppt [PowerPoint]
EHS PRISM PowerPoint presentation
http://www.cencomfut.com/Toolkit-4.htm
Includes resources on community assessment. The main page, http://www.cencomfut.com/toolkit.htm,
provides a variety of general resources for board members.
http://www.hsnrc.org/highereducation/nrcfiles/Communique%20April%202005%20v2.pdf [PDF]
Contains information on how some Head Start programs have provided professional development opportunities to their staff.
http://www.grants.gov
The website for information on available grants. Potential grantees must have a DUNS number to use this site.
http://www.dnb.psc.gov/
Dun & Bradstreet – to get a DUNS number.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/grants_forms.html
The website to get Head Start forms such as the Standard Forms: SF-424; 269; 272, SAC.
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/Program%20Design%20and%20Management/Head%20Start%20Requirements/fa
The website for the Fiscal Assistant – a very useful search engine for looking up information contained
in Head Start policy and standards, the Code of Federal Regulations, IM's, PI's, Program Narratives
and appeals decisions..
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/portal/site/nhtsa/menuitem.e712547f8daccabbbf30811060008a0c/
The National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHSTA) Bus Safety information page.
http://www.ustreas.gov/index.html
US Treasury website.
http://www.acfgabi.com/
GABI.
Articles and Publications
Policy Matters: Twenty State Policies to Create Bright Futures for Children, Families, and Communities
Center for the Study of Social Policy, in cooperation with the National Conference of State Legislatures, January 2006.
This report offers a State-by-State review of the intersection of economic and social policy—particularly
the impact of education policies, foster care, the earned income tax credit, Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families (TANF), food stamps, child care subsidies, Medicaid, SCHIP, and programs covering mental health and
substance abuse needs on State economies. It offers recommendations for making these policies more effective.
Links to individual State reports for all 50 States and the District of Columbia are also available.
The Head Start Information and Publication Center
This website has a wealth of information from the Office of Head Start, including the following:
Archived PDM and Fiscal Information
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