NASCSP 2015 Mid-Winter Training Conference Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel - Arlington, VA February 23 – 27, 2015 Agenda – Revised: February 10, 2015 Monday-Tuesday, February 23rd – 24th | Orientation Training Orientation training specifically designed for new and experienced Grantee directors and staff of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), the only training of this nature, will include: · a historical overview of CSBG. · a review of the federal statute and regulations. · an overview of state monitoring responsibilities. · ROMA overview and ROMA Next Generation updates. · information on OMB administrative requirements. · information on State and Federal Accountability Measures and Organizational Standards. · an opportunity to meet with experienced State CSBG directors, federal officials, and other Network partners. Orientation training specifically designed for new and experienced Grantee directors and staff of the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) will include: · a review of the federal statutes, regulations, and operating procedures. · eligibility determination. · role of the WAP manager in ensuring the management and field integrity of your program. · in depth review of requirements, critical components, and best practices on State Plan development. · an introduction to WAPTAC and resources for WAP operations. · opportunities to meet and work closely with DOE Headquarters staff, NASCSP Energy Services staff, and other Grantee WAP Managers.
Tuesday, February 24th | OMB Uniform Guidance – Pre-Conference Seminar This interactive seminar will provide participants an overview of the large changes coming in administering Federal money. The presenter will step through the new rules and regulations and highlight changes from the current situation, discuss practical ways to address the new requirements, and point out areas to take advantage of opportunities to decrease red tape and increase efficiencies in the operations of your organizations. In addition to highlighting the upcoming changes, best practices for grant funded organizations will be reviewed and reinforced. Presenter: Kevin Myren, CPA
Wednesday-Friday, February 25th – 27th | NASCSP Mid-Winter Training Conference The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) track will focus on HHS CSBG initiatives. It will also highlight best practices related to anti-poverty efforts, performance management, and performance measurement. Sessions will include updates on ROMA Next Generation, Organizational Standards, State and Federal Accountability Measures, and a discussion with the Office of Community Services about their vision for the future of the Network. The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) track will focus on DOE WAP initiatives and grantee management issues. Sessions include updates and discussion of recent DOE WAP policy, program notices, guidance, and future direction of the program.
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Monday, February 23rd 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
2015 Orientation for State CSBG and WAP Directors and Staff
Tuesday, February 24th 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
2015 Orientation for State CSBG and WAP Directors and Staff (continued)
8:30 a.m. – 3: 30 p.m.
Pre-Conference Seminar: OMB Uniform Guidance
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Registration - Beat the Wednesday morning rush - stop by the conference registration desk to pick up your materials.
Wednesday, February 25th 8:00 a.m.
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8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast Because NASCSP members will be conducting business immediately following breakfast, members should take their breakfast into Salon 4, all others should take their breakfast into Studio D.
8:30 a.m.
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9:00 a.m.
Member Services Committee Meeting and Presentations by 2016 Conference Hosts This session, for members only, will identify and address member needs and set the tone for the conference. Members will be given information on upcoming NASCSP elections, conferences, webinars and trainings. Members will also select the site for the 2016 NASCSP Annual Conference.
9:15 a.m.
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10:00 a.m.
Conference Opening and Welcome Presenters: Bill Brand, Administrator, IA Department of Human Rights, Division of Community Action Agencies and NASCSP Board President; Jenae Bjelland, Executive Director, NASCSP; Willie Fobbs, Associate Director, VA Department of Housing and Community Development and NASCSP Board Vice President; The Honorable Maurice Jones, VA Secretary of Commerce and Trade
10:15 a.m.
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11:15 a.m.
Message from Our Federal Partners Facilitator: Bill Brand, Administrator, IA Department of Human Rights, Division of Community Action Agencies and NASCSP Board President Presenters: Jeannie Chaffin, Director, Office of Community Services, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. DHHS; AnnaMaria Garcia, Director, Weatherization and Intergovernmental Program Office, U.S. DOE
11:15 a.m.
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11:30 a.m.
Introduction of Sponsors and Exhibitors
11:30 a.m.
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12:30 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)
12:45 p.m.
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2:15 p.m.
National Partners Panel Discussion – Making the Connections Facilitator: Willie Fobbs, Associate Director, VA Department of Housing and Community Development and NASCSP Board Vice President Presenters: David Bradley, Co-Founder and Executive Director, National Community Action Foundation; Eleanor Evans, Executive Director/General Counsel, Community Action Program Legal Services, Inc.; Denise Harlow, Chief Executive Officer, Community Action Partnership; Meg Power, Executive Director, Economic Opportunity Studies, Inc.; David Terry, Executive Director, National Association of State Energy Officials; Mark Wolfe, Executive Director, National Energy Assistance Directors' Association
2:00 p.m.
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5:00 p.m.
Tribal Track A Tribal CSBG Information and Networking session for any interested Tribal administrators will be hosted by our Federal partner, Lux Consulting Group's Tribal CSBG Technical Assistance Program. The session will be held off-site at the National Museum of the American Indian. For additional information contact:
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2:15 p.m.
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3:15 p.m.
The Economy and Implications for Vulnerable Populations This session provides an overview on income inequality and mobility, how the current political climate in DC affects low-income programs, an outlook on sequestration and domestic discretionary spending, and impending major negotiations. Facilitator: Bill Brand, Administrator, IA Department of Human Rights, Division of Community Action Agencies and NASCSP Board President Presenter: Jared Bernstein, Senior Fellow, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
3:30 p.m.
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5:00 p.m.
WAP Planning and Action Session This session will include updates on WAP specific legislative issues and analysis. Participants will learn about Weatherizers Without Borders, a new organization working to help develop Weatherization Programs and technology in other countries. There will then be a facilitated discussion on current participant identified critical issues, helping set the stage for the dialogue with DOE WAP staff in Thursday’s DOE Federal Perspective sessions. CSBG Planning and Action Session This session will include a legislative update on funding and reauthorization. There will then be a facilitated regional dialogue on current participant identified critical issues.
5:30 p.m.
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8:30 p.m.
NASCSP Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, February 26th 8:00 a.m.
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8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m.
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9:45 a.m.
CSBG: Update from the Federal Office of Community Services Join staff from OCS for an update on OCS priorities, including an update on the Division of State Assistance (DSA) staffing structure, the overall performance management framework including a discussion on Organizational Standards, Accountability Measures, State Assessments, Training and Technical Assistance, and Linkages and Partnerships. Facilitator: Pamela Harrison, Chief, Community Services Division, CA Department of Community Services and Development Presenters: Seth Hassett, Director, Division of State Assistance and David Barrie, Financial Operations Branch Chief, Office of Community Services, U.S. DHHS WAP: DOE Federal Perspective – Session 1 Department of Energy staff will provide an overview of DOE initiatives and their current status, the outlook for Program Year 2015, and updates on the Quality Work and Quality Management Plans. Facilitator: Bob Scott, Director, Energy Services, NASCSP Presenters: Robert C. Adams, Supervisor, WAP (invited); Erica Burrin, Team Lead, Field Operations, Michael Peterson, Project Officer, Holly Ravesloot, Team Lead, Policy, Josh Olsen, Policy Advisor/Training and Technical Assistance Specialist, and Carl Saueressig, Project Officer, Office of Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs, U.S. DOE
9:45 a.m.
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10:15 a.m.
Networking Break
10:15 a.m.
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11:30 a.m.
CSBG: Model State Plan Overview and Discussion OCS staff will provide an overview of DSA Program Functions, including the revised Model State Plan, integrating the Performance Management Framework into the Model State Plan, Model State Plan revision process including the OMB clearance process and the opportunity to comment, system training, and submission as well as the OLDC. Facilitator: Pamela Harrison, Chief, Community Services Division, CA Department of Community Services and Development Presenters: Seth Hassett, Director, Division of State Assistance, Monique Alcantara, Program Management Analyst, Niki Frazier, Records and Project Manager, Jonna Holden, DSA Program Manager, and Eliza Lowe, CSBG Policy and Guidance Program 2015 NASCSP Mid-Winter Page: 3
Specialist, Office of Community Services, U.S. DHHS WAP: DOE Federal Perspective – Session 2 A continuation of the Federal Perspective Session 1, including facilitated discussion with DOE staff on policy changes and recommendations, and other issues as identified by participants in the Weatherization Planning and Action session. Facilitator: Bob Scott, Director, Energy Services, NASCSP Presenters: Robert C. Adams, Supervisor, WAP (invited); Erica Burrin, Team Lead, Field Operations, Josh Olsen, Policy Advisor/Training and Technical Assistance Specialist, Michael Peterson, Project Officer, Holly Ravesloot, Team Lead, Policy, and Carl Saueressig, Project Officer, Office of Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs, U.S. DOE
10:15 a.m.
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11:30 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
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1:00 p.m.
NASCSP Awards Luncheon
1:15 p.m.
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2:30 p.m.
CSBG: Organizational Standards Get an update on the final organizational standards, implementation tools, and state and local best practices for implementation. Facilitator: Jean Amison, CSBG/LIHEAP Program Manager, FL Department of Economic Opportunity Presenters: Eleanor Evans, Executive Director/General Counsel, Community Action Program Legal Services, Inc.; Denise Harlow, Chief Executive Officer, Community Action Partnership WAP: State Plan Submissions With Program Year 2015 Grant Guidance, application instructions, and Grantee allocations all published, WAP managers are eager to complete and get approval of their applications and State Plans. This session will focus on some of the common issues that may delay approval, tips to ensure timely processing, and good examples of grantee submissions of specific challenging plan components. Facilitator: Julie Capobianco, Chief Program Development, WAP, RI Department of Human Services Presenters: Erica Burrin, Field Operations Team Lead, Office of Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs, U.S. DOE; Gwen Howe, Weatherization Bureau Chief, IA Department of Human Rights; Joseph Pereira, Director of Weatherization, CO Energy Office
2:30 p.m.
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3:00 p.m.
Networking Break
3:00 p.m.
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4:30 p.m.
CSBG: American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) and the Learning Communities Resource Center OCS will discuss the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) which will be utilized to provide OCS and the States with actionable insights to improve their customer experience and boost program results. The Partnership will provide an overview of the Learning Communities Resource Center’s clusters including the benefits of participating in the Learning Communities. Facilitator: Beverly Buchanan, CSBG Manager, AR Department of Human Services Presenters: Kate Blunt, Senior Consultant, Federal Consulting Group; Barbara Ledyard, Project Director, Community Action Partnership WAP: Energy Audit Approval Procedures WPN 13-5 addresses revised energy audit approval procedures and other related audit issues. This session will focus on changes in the procedures, problem issues, key points DOE is looking for, and some successful state submission examples. Two State Managers will present on their submissions, as well as their implementation and oversight of audit procedures in their states. Facilitator: Harold Davis, III, Assistant Manager, NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources Presenters: David Fuller, Manager, Energy Conservation Unit, MA Department of Housing and Community Development; Michael Furze, Section Manager – Policy, 2015 NASCSP Mid-Winter Page: 4
5:00 p.m.
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6:00 p.m.
Contract, Housing Improvements & Preservation Unit, WA State Department of Commerce; Glen Salas, Senior Engineer, Simonson Management Services Dessert before Dinner Reception (All conference participants invited.) Break the rule! Join us for dessert before heading out to dinner with old friends and new acquaintances. Who says you can’t have dessert before dinner?
Friday, February 27th 7:00 a.m.
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8:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
7:30 a.m.
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8:30 a.m.
CSBG: State Organizational Standards Learning Cluster Meeting Join your peers for facilitated discussion around the development of tools and resources to enhance standard implementation of the Organizational Standards across the nation. Facilitators: Denise Harlow, Chief Executive Officer, Community Action Partnership; Jovita Tolbert, CSBG Services Director, NASCSP
8:30 a.m.
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9:45 a.m.
CSBG: ROMA Next Generation Receive an update on ROMA Next Generation performance management principles and forthcoming CSBG IS Survey changes. Facilitator: Melissa Stanford, Section Supervisor, Community Development Division, OH Development Services Agency Presenters: Jovita Tolbert, CSBG Services Director, NASCSP; Barbara Mooney, Director, Association of Nationally Certified ROMA Trainers WAP: T&TA Plan Development and Implementation The Quality Work Plan has triggered dramatic changes in T&TA plan development and implementation. This session will provide information on what DOE expects to see in T&TA plans and some specific best practice examples presented by Grantee WAP Managers. Facilitator: Ray Judy, Community Programs Manager, IN Housing and Community Development Authority Presenters: Kelly Cutchin, Senior Analyst, Simonson Management Services; Michelle Gransee, Deployment Services Supervisor, MN Department of Commerce; Bruce Hagen, WAP Manager, ND Department of Commerce, Division of Community Services; Darren Maguire, President, Georgia Weatherization Council
10:00 a.m.
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11:15 a.m.
Enhancing Economic Mobility Given today’s economic and political environment, what realistic strategies should states and locals employ to increase economic mobility for America’s most vulnerable? Panelists will discuss the biggest areas of concern in income disparity and energy poverty today, and how to best move ahead to meet present and future challenges. Facilitator: Bill Brand, Administrator, IA Department of Human Rights, Division of Community Action Agencies and NASCSP Board President Presenters: Meredith Dodson, Director of U.S. Poverty Campaigns, RESULTS: The Power to End Poverty; Megan Haberle, Policy Counsel, Poverty & Race Research Action Council; Brad Penney, Principal, Brad Penney & Associates; Sarah Sattelmeyer, Senior Associate, Financial Security and Mobility, The Pew Charitable Trusts
11:15 a.m.
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11:45 a.m.
Conference Wrap-Up and Evaluation Raffle
11:45 a.m.
Conference Adjourns
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