NOTE: The session length has been extended by 30 minutes. Revised time: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
All local educational agencies (LEAs, which includes ISDs and Open-Enrollment Charter Schools) that receive Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B (IDEA-B) must comply with certain fiscal requirements.
These fiscal requirements are applicable to LEAs that receive IDEA-B funds directly from TEA or indirectly as a member of a special education shared services arrangement (SSA) whose Fiscal Agent receives the IDEA-B funds from
TEA on behalf of the member.
Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Fiscal Requirement:
LEAs are required to budget and spend the same amount of state and/or local funds for special education expenditures from year to year, unless the LEA qualifies for exceptions and/or the Voluntary Reduction adjustment.
Participants will determine how to estimate 2019-2020 MOE Compliance as a proactive measure, before the fiscal year ends, so adjustments may be made, if necessary.
There are no pre-session or post-session assignments for this event.
This session is free for COVID-19 Support Cooperative members.
Webinar Session Requirements:
This session will take place in the form of a webinar. Participants must have a desktop computer, laptop, or Chromebook in order to participate, along with adequate internet connection. (If joining via a tablet, please ensure the latest version of the ZOOM app is installed.)
Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email from Connect20. Be sure to check your spam or junk mail for the email which will contain your login instructions. If you do not receive a confirmation email, call Central Registration at 210-370-5671 for assistance during business hours 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Credit Hours:
All participants who are registered in Connect20 AND complete the required electronic Attendance Form at the end of the session will receive a certificate of completion/attendance via Connect20.
The Connect20 certificate must not be used by CPAs (Certified Public Accountants) or TASBO-certified participants to report credit hours to TSBPA (Texas State Board of Public Accountancy) or TASBO (Texas
Association of School Business Officials) since the hours on the Connect20 certificate do not align with the requirements of TSBPA or TASBO. Instead, these participants must use the specialized certificate of completion that will be emailed to the participant if the participant meets all the requirements listed below for earning the specialized credit hours.
CPE/CEU INFORMATION for CPAs and TASBO-Certified Participants:
CPE: ESC-20 is registered with the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA) as a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) sponsor. This registration does not constitute an endorsement by the Board as to the quality of our CPE program. Additional information or complaints regarding provision of CPE credits may be requested from TSBPA through its website: www.tsbpa.texas.gov or phone (512) 305-7800.
CEU: ESC-20 is an approved provider of Continuing Education (CEU) hours with the Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO). Additional information or complaints regarding provision of CEU credits may be requested from TASBO through its website: www.tasbo.org or phone (512) 462-1711.
Recommended Credit Hours: CPAs and TASBO-certified participants may earn approximately 1.5 specialized credit hours. The following requirements must be met by the participant to receive the specialized certificate of completion:
- Must participate from a computer, desktop, laptop, or Chromebook in order to interact and respond. (If joining via a tablet, please ensure the latest version of the ZOOM app is installed.) Joining via phone is not appropriate due to the interactive activities of this event.
- Numerous active participation measures will be used to verify that participants are engaged throughout the session. Participant must respond to these monitoring mechanisms.
- Must complete the required electronic Attendance Form at the end of the session
- Must attend the entire session. Participants who leave the session early will not receive the specialized credit hours.
The specialized certificate of completion aligns with the requirements of TSBPA and TASBO and hours based on 50-minute contact hours for content time only. CPAs and TASBO-certified participants must use the specialized certificate of completion, that they will receive via email from ESC-20, (rather than the Connect20 certificate) to report earned credit hours to TSBPA or TASBO.
Course Requisites: None
Instructional Delivery Method: Live Program – Webinar
Proposed Audience: Business Managers, Fiscal Staff, Special Education Directors
Contact Information: For assistance with registration, cancellation, or refund policies, please contact ESC-20 Central Registration at (210) 370-5671 or email:registration@esc20.net.