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2013 Standards of Excellence
about the conference      

Hundreds of Head Start (HS) and Early Head Start (EHS) professionals and governance members will convene in Atlanta at our Leadership Summit to expand their understanding and application of quality initiatives and best practices in the areas of financial operations, program design and management, program governance, and human resource management. In addition to educational breakout sessions, the conference also incorporates other learning opportunities designed to promote continuous learning and awareness such as pre-conference seminars, Public Policy Luncheon, and plenary sessions. 

 

who should attend

A strong organizational team is a powerful mechanism for getting results and managing change. This event is ideal for organizations committed to harnessing the power of teams, and grantees are encouraged to register as an organizational team: Executive Director, Head Start Director, Fiscal Officer, Content Area Managers, Board and Policy Council Chairs/Members, as well as other key staff who hold a position of responsibility and accountability. 

 

Click here to view/print the brochure (Updated April 22, 2013)

 

Click here to view/print the form for Large Groups

 

Click the links below to register for this event (Registration opens April 1st)

 

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Pre-Conference Seminar A-Sequestration & Current Issues (WIPFLI)

http://www.wipfli.com/Events.aspx

Pre-Conference Seminar B Sequestration & Designation Renewal System-GABI (WKU-T/TAS)

http://orgs.wku.edu/ttas/training-list.php

HOTEL INFORMATION

Hyatt Atlanta

265 Peachtree Street, NE

Atlanta, GA 30303

1.888.421.1442 or 404.577.1234


OR


Click the link below to make hotel reservations ONLINE


https://resweb.passkey.com/Resweb.do?mode=welcome_ei_new&eventID=9885412


Region IV Office of Head Start Pre-Conference Seminars

All registrations received through April 19, 2013 for the Region IV Office of Head Start's School Readiness and Center Management Pre-Conference Seminars have been submitted to the Region IV Office of Head Start. Beginning April 20, 2013 please click the link below for guidance on how to register.


Region IV OHS Pre-Conference Seminars


Tips & Reminders from the RIV Office of Grants Management (April 5, 2013)


1. Ensure all financial data reported on the SF-425 is in whole dollar amounts.  Grantees may also round up to the nearest whole dollar when reporting disbursements on the Federal Financial Report (FFR) in the Payment Management System (PMS). 

2.  Ensure all Final SF 425 reports equal the disbursements reported on the Federal Financial Report (FFR) submitted in the Payment Management System (PMS).

3. In drawing down FY13, funds in the Payment Management System (PMS) (Grantees who have start dates between 10/1/12-9/30/13) should ensure that they use the “P” account instead of the “G” account.

4. In drawing down, FY12 funds in the Payment Management System (PMS) (Grantees who have start dates between 10/1/11-9/30/12), should ensure that they use the “G” account.

5. Please check ECLKC for designation renewal System awardees http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/hs/dr/prelim-1st-cohort-awardees.html

http://www.ttas.org/calendar.html


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Sequestration

Click here to Take NHSA's Sequestration Survey! 

The Office of Head Start is asking that grantees complete their sequestration impacts approach in the Head Start Enterprise System (HSES) as soon as possible, and not later than June 15, 2013.

Use these FAQs as you plan for the funding reductions caused by the Budget Control Act of 2011, also known as sequestration.

Head Start Sequestration Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/operations/mgmt-admin/planning/grant/faq.html


The webinar below is designed to assist Head Start and Early Head Start grantees in maintaining quality services while reducing costs.
It also presents a process for thinking through and communicating about budget reductions related to sequestration.

The Balancing Act: Reducing Costs While Maintaining Quality:
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/operations/fiscal/financial-mgmt/budgets/ReducingCostsWh.htm

Featured Topics

  • Decision-making in the context of your unique program and community

  • Using program data to make budget decisions

  • Forecasting and evaluating the likely consequences of possible choices

Please contact your Regional Program Specialist with questions.

HSES Help Desk
Head Start Enterprise System
E-mail:
hseshelp@acf.hhs.gov
Toll Free: 866-771-4737
Local: 703-528-0591

 
9th Annual Golf Tournament

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Swing Into Action Golf Tournament

June 21, 2013

Steel Canyon Golf Club

Sandy Springs, Georgia

Our tournament is a wonderful opportunity to turn your passion for golf into action for Head Start children while enjoying a golf outing that includes a breathtaking and challenging course, friendly competition, fabulous door prizes and auction items, delicious lunch, and more! Proceeds benefit the Child Advocacy Fund (CAF).

Click the link below to register for this event.

<A href="Register">https://www.ApprovedEvents.com/Event.aspx?EID=3338">Register now</A>

Click here to view/print the 9th Annual Golf Brochure

 
RIVHSA Legislative Conference Calls

Now, more than ever, the voice of early care and education is critical in Washington, D.C and RIVHSA has worked hard to develop a legislative agenda which gives a voice to the most important issues facing HS/EHS programs in Region IV and across the country. Our legislative agenda and activities are position driven and nonpartisan in approach. 

As part of our advocacy plan, we have scheduled  legislative conference calls for the regional HS/EHS community.  RIVHSA is committed to providing opportunities for the regional HS/EHS community to remain abreast of emerging issues and trends  through the work of our government affairs firm (Moss McGee & Bradley), public policy events, issue forums, and much more!   

SPRING 2013 CALL SCHEDULE 

   

TIME: 10:00 AM (EST) 

DIAL: 605.477.2100

PASSCODE: 1060698

 

January 10

February 14

March 14

March 28

April 11 CANCELLED

April 17 NEW DATE

May 9

June 13

 

Click the date links below to view/print notes from each of the calls.


Legislative Reports

October 2012

November 2012

 2012 Legislative SPECIAL REPORT

December 2012

January 2013

February 2013

 
Call for Workshop Proposals

Call for Workshop Proposals

 

Click here to download guidelines and application. as well as quality standards and best practices

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