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This Is My First Rodeo! First-Year Federal Programs Essentials

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This Is My First Rodeo! First-Year Federal Programs Essentials

Are you a new Federal Programs Director just riding into the arena for the first time? Feeling like you’re trying to rein in requirements, break a few wild timelines, and stay in the saddle as expectations come at you fast? Saddle up and join us for an informal round-up designed to help you navigate the twists and turns of compliance, planning, and all those first-year “firsts," like DIP meetings, principal check-ins, and more. Each session will follow a trail map based on the upcoming stops outlined in the Guidebook for Federal Program Directors, but your burning questions will always lead the ride. Whether you’re building solid systems, racing deadlines, or just trying to stay on the horse, we’re here to help you ride out your first year with confidence and style.

Sessions are virtual, one-hour meetings for administrators, Federal Program Directors, and Title I, Title II, and Title IV contacts.

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Virtual Round Up Dates

All sessions are virtual and offer 1 CPE hour.

September 9, 2026

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Workshop #400619

Register for This Is My First Rodeo! First-Year Federal Programs Essentials on September 9, 2026

October 20, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Location: Virtual

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Register for This Is My First Rodeo! First-Year Federal Programs Essentials on October 20, 2026

November 18, 2026

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Workshop #400623

Register for This Is My First Rodeo! First-Year Federal Programs Essentials on November 18, 2026

December 10, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Location: Virtual

Workshop #400627

Register for This Is My First Rodeo! First-Year Federal Programs Essentials on December 10, 2026

February 4, 2027

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Workshop #400658

Register for This Is My First Rodeo! First-Year Federal Programs Essentials on February 4, 2027

March 1, 2027

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Location: Virtual

Workshop #400659

Register for This Is My First Rodeo! First-Year Federal Programs Essentials on March 1, 2027

April 5, 2027

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Location: Virtual

Workshop #400674

Register for This Is My First Rodeo! First-Year Federal Programs Essentials on April 5, 2027

May 6, 2027

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Workshop #400675

Register for This Is My First Rodeo! First-Year Federal Programs Essentials on May 6, 2027

June 7, 2027

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Location: Virtual

Workshop #400676

Register for This Is My First Rodeo! First-Year Federal Programs Essentials on June 7, 2027

August 11, 2027

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Workshop #400678

Register for This Is My First Rodeo! First-Year Federal Programs Essentials on August 11, 2027

Need Help on the Trail?

For questions about this series, please contact Nella Custer at [email protected] or (903) 988-6846.