This session is being held via ZOOM and is applicable to ISDs and Open-Enrollment Charter Schools.
All LEAs (local educational agencies, which includes ISDs and Open-Enrollment Charter Schools) must comply with EDGAR (Education Department General Administrative Regulations), which are cross-cutting regulations applicable to the administration of federal education awards.
ESC-20 is offering several different stand-alone EDGAR sessions, with each session covering a specific EDGAR topic. Each session in the mini-series requires separate registration.
This session will address the topic of Written Procedures for Grants Administration for Federal Awards (EDGAR Manual).
There are no prerequisites for attending this specific session.
However, it would be beneficial to attend all the sessions in the EDGAR mini-series to gain a broad understanding of EDGAR.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will gain an understanding of the federal requirements applicable to this specific topic.
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 that will contain your login instructions for the ZOOM session. Be sure the email address connected to your Connect20 account is accurate. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please check your spam or junk mail. Or, 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, attend the session, and complete the 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 self-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 2.5 specialized credit hours. The following requirements must be met by the participant to receive the specialized certificate of completion:
- 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 all the monitoring mechanisms.
- Complete the required electronic Attendance Form at the end of the session
The specialized certificate of completion aligns with the requirements of TSBPA and TASBO and awards credit 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 self-report earned credit hours to TSBPA or TASBO.
Course Prerequisites: None (Beneficial to attend the series, but not required)
Instructional Delivery Method: Live Program – Webinar
Proposed Audience: Federal Program Directors, Special Education Directors, Business Managers, Fiscal Staff
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.