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Finance Data Workshop
For Part C Coordinators

May 22, 2006

OUTCOMES FOR THE WORKSHOP

Participants will:
  • gain information about major fiscal issues challenging Part C now
  • gain information about a Part C Finance System Framework
  • gain information about state and federal resources, supports and services for Part C
  • understand expectations and application process for long-term initiative that will include the Part C Finance Leadership Symposium and other technical assistance opportunities
  • gain information about a self-assessment tool designed to assist states in understanding the "health" of their finance system.

AGENDA

Monday, May 22, 2006

9:00 - 9:45 Welcome and Introductions
Tal Black, NECTAC, Stephanie Moss, ITCA and Jim Henson, RRC
  • Please complete comment/survey card on the table
9:45 - 10:15 Update from OSEP
David Steele, OSEP
  • Update on the finance monitoring indicators
  • Current status of OSEP plan to pilot the indicators
Handout - Financial Requirements of the Part C Grant Application
10:15 - 10:45 Overview of the Day and Outcomes for this Series of TA Opportunities
Anne Taylor, NECTAC
  • Part C Finance System Framework
  • Self-Assessment Tool
PPT Presentation - Why Are We Here and Where Are We Going
10:45 - 11:00 Break
11:00 - 12:00 Introduction to the Finance Framework
Maureen Greer, Emerald Consulting

Overview of the Framework

  • A Framework For Developing and Sustaining a Part C Finance System and Key Features of The Framework
  • The Importance of a Vision
  • Resources, Supports and Services
PPT Presentation - Developing a Framework for an Early Intervetnion System of Care

Handout - Finance Paper-A Structure for Developing and Sustaining a Part C Finance System
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch - 1 hour
1:00 - 1:40 Compendium of Resources, Supports and Services
Sue Mackey Andrews, Solutions Consulting
  • Small group activity
PPT Presentation - Linking Demographics with Resources, Supports and Services
1:40 - 2:00 Overview of the Upcoming Finance Symposium
Ron Benham, Part C Coordinator - Massachusetts
  • Complete the Self-Assessment
  • Expectations for participation
  • Submit application for participation
2:00 - 2:45 Introduction to the Self-Assessment Tool
Sue Mackey Andrews, Solutions Consulting

Section 1 - Demographics/Data

PPT Presentation - The Self-Assessment Tool, Section 1: Demographics

Handouts: State examples of how data may be used:
  • MA - Ron Benham, Part C Coordinator
Handout - Excel spreadsheet of state data
  • GA - Stephanie Moss, Part C Coordinator
  • NM - Andy Gomm, Part C Coordinator
2:45 - 3:00 Break
3:00 - 3:45 Introduction to the Self Assessment Tool - Continued

Section II - Fiscal Needs Assessment

  • Current use of funds - quantified resources
PPT Presentation - Step 2: Fiscal Needs Assessment
Maureen Greer, Emerald Consulting

Handouts:

  • Sec. 2 - Financial Needs Assessment
  • Instructions

Section III -- Political and Economic Context

  • Priorities, political change and collaboration
PPT Presentation - Introduction to Section 3: State Political and Economic Context
Tal Black, NECTAC

Handout - Sec. 3 - State Political & Economic Context with Instructions

3:45 - 4:15 What Have We Learned Today?
Stephanie Moss, Part C Coordinator
  • Ah-ha's
  • That's Interesting
  • Uh-oh's
  • I didn't know that
4:15 - 4:30 Next Steps and Adjourn
Anne Taylor, NECTAC
Additional Resource
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