Administration for Comunity Living 2024 New Director Training Two-Day Meeting, Wednesday, February 21 - Thursday, Februrary 22, Washington, D.C.

Registration and Security

Please arrive between 8:15 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. to clear security and be escorted to the meeting room. A valid photo ID is required for the security check.

Remarks from Center for Integrated Programs (CIP) Leader

Kelly Cronin, ACL

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LUNCH

Managing Your Grants: Programmatic Aspects—Interactive Case Studies

Participants will work in small groups to learn about the top five areas to focus when starting to manage OHIC grants: (1) connecting with people, (2) connecting with systems, (3) reading grant documents, (4) meeting deadlines, and (5) reviewing performance data. Small groups will present their lessons with the larger group.

Melissa Simpson, ACL and Seasoned Directors

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"How Might We" Group Activity

Interactive group activity and role-play scenarios on programmatic and grants management issues faced by directors. How Might We will explore problems and possible outcomes to ensure a successful program.

Melissa Simpson, ACL

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Registration and Security

Please arrive between 8:15 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. to clear security, and be escorted to the meeting room. A valid photo ID is required for the security check.

Typical Day as a Director

Being a new director can feel overwhelming, with managing your project and its many competing priorities. You wear many hats and must implement solid project management techniques to meet your program objectives, adhere to federal reporting deadlines, and ensure your work has its intended impact.

This interactive session will highlight best practices from seasoned SHIP, SMP, and MIPPA Program Directors with separate and co-located programs relating to subgrantee and volunteer management, contracting, and budget administration. These directors will also share best practices and tips on managing competing priorities and deadlines to ensure their grants are successful.

Edward Clark, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Scott Miniea, Missouri Connections for Health
Lucilia Prates, AgeSpan

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Equity, Accessibility, and Outreach to Priority Populations

How do you effectively connect with populations that may be most in need of your services but often encounter systemic barriers and discrimination when trying to access them? In this session, we’ll delve into the crucial aspect of cultivating an inclusive and equitable outreach strategy through data-driven approaches. We’ll focus specifically on examining common obstacles that might hinder your outreach to priority populations, emphasizing the importance of dismantling these barriers.

This session is designed to provide you with valuable insights and practical tips from your peers, from your perspective in states that have successfully expanded partnerships and implemented innovative strategies to engage and attract new audiences. Our aim is to foster a training environment that not only recognizes the diverse needs of the communities you serve but actively addresses the disparities and challenges they may face. Let’s work together to create a more inclusive and equitable approach to reaching all populations and ensuring that your services are accessible to everyone.

Maria Alvarez, NY StateWide Senior Action Council
Lucilia Prates, AgeSpan
Ray Walker, Oklahoma Department of Insurance

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Working With Federal Partners and Congressional Staff

As a new director, identifying partners to engage with can be challenging. It’s common to feel uncertain about where to direct your efforts and how to establish meaningful connections that will support your initiatives as a leader.

This session will provide an overview of our ongoing working relationships with key federal and state partners such as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Social Security Administration, the Office of Inspector General, and the Administration for Community Living (ACL) programs and elected officials. ACL will share details from the federal and national perspective, while our North Carolina and Kentucky SHIP Directors will share details on their partnerships at the state.

Edward Clark, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Rebecca Kinney, ACL
Melinda Munden, North Carolina Department of Insurance

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New Director Training Debrief and Relationship Building

This session will allow attendees to meet and discuss what they learned from the training and what they plan to do with it.

SMP, SHIP, and MIPPA Resource Centers