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Federal Funding Update: Hot Topics & Smart Spending with the BRUMAN Group

Federal Funding Update presented by Region 7 ESC and The Bruman Group
Stay Current. Stay Compliant.

Navigate what's changing in federal funding

Join Julia Martin and Shane Morrisey of the Bruman Group, a nationally recognized leader in federal grants management and education law, for a timely update on federal funding, compliance, and allowable use of funds.

With significant changes and new guidance affecting federal grants, this session will help districts understand what developments mean in practice and move from uncertainty to confident, compliant decision-making that supports program success and audit readiness.

Who Should Attend?

Administrators, business personnel, CTE administrators, ESC7 staff, federal program directors, special education directors, superintendents, and Title I Part A, Title I Part C Migrant, Title II Part A, Title III Part A, and Title IV Part A administrators and contacts.

Workshop Details

Date
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location
Virtual Workshop
Workshop
#406961
Cost
Free for ESSA Complete Service Package and ESSA Professional Development Support participants.
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Why This Matters Now

Federal grant requirements are evolving

Federal funding requirements and guidance continue to change. This session is designed to give district leaders current information, explain how developments may affect local grant management, and provide practical guidance for preparing for what's ahead.

Practical Guidance

What You'll Learn

Get timely information and practical guidance you can take back to your district.

01

Federal Grant Updates

Review important developments affecting federal education grants and what district leaders need to be watching.

02

UGG & EDGAR

Understand current Uniform Grant Guidance and EDGAR requirements and how changes may affect district practices.

03

Compliance & Allowability

Explore practical considerations for determining compliant and allowable uses of federal grant funds.

04

Audit Readiness

Strengthen decision-making and documentation practices to support compliance and prepare for monitoring or audits.

Featured Experts

Meet the Bruman Group Speakers

Learn from professionals whose work focuses on federal education law, grants management, and compliance.

The Bruman Group

Julia Martin

Julia Martin will join Region 7 ESC to provide current guidance and practical insight related to federal education funding, grants management, and compliance.

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The Bruman Group

Shane Morrisey

Shane Morrisey will help participants understand federal funding developments and translate complex requirements into practical considerations for district implementation.

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Hot Topics + Smart Spending

Turn changing requirements into confident decisions

The goal isn't simply to know what changed. It's to understand what those changes mean for your district, how federal funds can be used appropriately, and what practices help support strong programs and sound compliance.

Be prepared for what's next in federal funding.

Join Region 7 ESC and the Bruman Group on October 15 for timely guidance designed to help your district navigate federal grants with greater clarity and confidence.

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For additional information about this workshop, registration assistance, or federal programs support, please contact the Region 7 ESC team below.