Did you know?
- On April 4, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) officially released revisions to Title II of the Code of Federal Regulations (also referred to as the Uniform Guidance).
- On August 29, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) published in the Federal Register the final revisions to the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) that became effective on September 30, 2024.
Is your SEA or LEA ready in 2025 to implement these revisions?
Join WestEd, a NASBA-certified continuing professional education (CPE) sponsor, as we continue our interactive WestEd 2025 Finance Training for SEAs and LEAs. Join our highly rated fiscal compliance training series with virtual and in-person offerings that will help you navigate regulatory dynamics shaping the current federal education funding landscape.
WestEd Federal Finance Training 2025
Winter Virtual Sessions February 19 & 20, 2025
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- Session 1: Federal Regulations Review and EDGAR 2024 Revisions
- Session 2: Uniform Grant Guidance 2024 Revisions—Final Ruling
- Session 3: How To Effectively Develop a Budget
- Session 4: Internal Controls Requirements and the Green Book
Spring Virtual Sessions May 21 & 22, 2025
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- Session 1: Navigating Uncertainty—Risk Management and Fraud Prevention
- Session 2: Understanding the Supplement Not Supplant Rules
- Session 3: Single Audit for Cash Management and Program Income
- Session 4: Federal Procurement Rules—Conflict of Interest, Suspension and Debarment
In-Person Training October 14–16, 2025
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Join WestEd Federal finance experts in Washington, D.C., for a 3 day, in-person training to discover the exciting regulatory revamp that shaped 2024’s federal education funding landscape.
Learning Outcomes
As a participant, you will learn more about the changes to the federal education funding landscape that went into effect in 2024, with specialized guidance provided to help you establish and improve practices needed to comply with federal requirements related to the following:
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
- Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)
- Uniform Grant Guidance
Who Will Benefit
These training courses are designed for state educational agencies (SEAs), local educational agencies (LEAs), school districts, and charter schools’ staff. Federal program directors and their staff are strongly encouraged to attend and can receive Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits upon completion of the training.
- finance and business officers and their staff
- IDEA/special education directors and their staff
- ESSA/federal program directors and their staff
- superintendents and school administrators
- school auditors/CPAs
Meet Your Facilitators
Anthony Mukuna is a Senior Project Director at WestEd. Anthony leads WestEd Federal Finance training offerings, oversees fiscal engagements with SEAs, and supports cross-area projects within WestEd. With approximately 15 years of experience in state and local government fiscal accountability, Anthony has successfully led the design and implementation of compliant, effective, and efficient fiscal policies and procedures to improve educational program outcomes.
Heather Quigley-Cook is a Program Associate II at WestEd, where she provides technical assistance and consultation to states and districts that results in enhanced capacity to meet IDEA fiscal requirements and improve outcomes for students. With over 16 years of experience working in public education and her prior role as Executive Director of a Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) in the state of California, Heather’s background brings knowledge and experience to her work with both the programmatic and fiscal components of special education.
Jen Thompson is a Program Associate II at WestEd and is dedicated to supporting state and local education leaders in navigating the complexities of federal education funding. Jen provides technical assistance to SEAs, develops guidance materials, and facilitates communities of practice to support the implementation of the federal fiscal requirements. Before joining WestEd, Jen spent over 17 years at the Indiana Department of Education, serving as Senior Specialist for Part B Grants and Assistant Director of Special Education-Fiscal.
Nick Lowry is a Program Associate II at WestEd. He serves as a project lead, engaging with states on fiscal accountability and finance measures, and he supports the division of School Choice. Nick has expertise in fiscal compliance. He worked for the School District of Philadelphia in the Office of Grant Compliance and Fiscal Services, serving as a Senior Grant Monitor for the District’s federal awards, including IDEA-B; Titles I, II, and III; and Covid relief funding.
Sarah Love is a Program Associate at WestEd. In her current role, Sarah delivers technical assistance, consultation, and training to states and districts to meet IDEA fiscal requirements and improve educational outcomes for students. Sarah has over 9 years of professional experience in public education, which includes fiscal policy and accountability support provided to the TRIO programs, federally funded programs established to improve educational outcomes for thousands of students from low-income households, first-generation students, and students with disabilities across the country.
Tia Taylor serves as a Senior Program Associate with WestEd. In this role, she leverages her expertise in the area of school finance, resource allocation approaches, and leadership development to ensure that resources are allocated equitably. With extensive experience in budget development, strategic planning, and resource alignment, she focuses her work on systems change and transformation. During the last 7 years, her work has focused on developing frameworks and methodologies to coordinate (braid) and consolidate (blend) state and federal funds to maximize the use of resources for better educational outcomes.