18 Miss. Code R. § 15-1-1-8

Current through October 31, 2024

Section 18-15-1-1-8 - State Training and Technical Assistance

8.1.Training and Technical Assistance Plan: Describe the state's plan for delivering CSBG- funded training and technical assistance to eligible entities under this State Plan by completing the table below. Add a row for each activity: indicate the timeframe; whether it is training, technical assistance, or both; and the topic. (CSBG funding used for this activity is referenced under item 7.9a., Use of Remainder/Discretionary Funds.)

Note: This information is associated with State Accountability Measure 3Sc and pre-populates the Annual Report, Module 1, Table F.1.

Training and Technical Assistance - Year One

Planned Timeframe	Training, Technical Assistance, or Both	Topic	Brief Description of "Other"
Ongoing/Multiple Quarters	Technical Assistance	Organizational Standards -General
Ongoing/Multiple Quarters	Both	Reporting
Ongoing/Multiple Quarters	Training	Other	Policy
Ongoing/Multiple Quarters	Both	Technology

NOTE: ADD-A-ROW FUNCTION -States can add rows for each additional training. To add a row within this form: highlight the row and then select the plus sign (+) at the end of the row. Brief Description of "Other" allows for 500 characters.

Training and Technical Assistance - Year Two

Planned Time frame	Training, Technical Assistance, or Both	Topic	Brief Description of "Other"
Choose an item.	Choose an item.	Choose an item.

NOTE: ADD-A-ROW FUNCTION -States can add rows for each additional training. To add a row within this form: highlight the row and then select the plus sign (+) at the end of the row. Brief Description of "Other" allows for 500 characters.

8.1a.Training and Technical Assistance Budget: The planned budget for the training and technical assistance plan (as indicated in the Remainder/Discretionary Funds table in item 7.9):

Year One: $221,900 Year Two: Click or tap here to enter text.

8.1b.Training and Technical Assistance Collaboration: Describe how the state will collaborate with the State Association and other stakeholders in the planning and delivery of training and technical assistance.

The State will partner with the State Association to conduct annual training conference for eligible entities. Regional T&TA providers, OCS, NASCSP and individual consultants will be invited to provide training. The State Association will assist with T&TA for eligible entities and provide training for front-line staff.

8.2.Organizational Standards Technical Assistance: Does the state have Technical Assistance Plans (TAPs) in place for eligible entities with unmet organizational standards, if appropriate? [x] Yes [] No

Note: 8.2 is associated with State Accountability Measure 6Sb. The state should put a TAP `in place to support eligible entities with one or more unmet organizational standards.

8.2.Address Unmet Organizational Standards: Describe the state's plan to provide T/TA to eligible entities to ensure they address unmet Organizational Standards.

T&TA will be provided by the State and the State Association to assist entities in correcting deficiencies before a TAP is issued. The State will develop a TAP for entities experiencing challenges in meeting the organizational standards and require a response within 30 days of the date of the TAP.

8.3.Training and Technical Assistance Organizations: Indicate the types of organizations through which the state plans to provide training and/or technical assistance as described in Item 8.1, and briefly describe their involvement. (Check all that apply.)

[] All T/TA is conducted by state

[x] CSBG eligible entities (if checked, provide the expected number of CSBG eligible entities to receive funds) 6

[] Other community-based organizations

[x] State Community Action Association

[] Regional CSBG technical assistance provider(s)

[x] National technical assistance provider(s)

[x] Individual consultant(s)

[] Tribes and Tribal Organizations

[] Other Click or tap here to enter text.

8.4.CSBG-Funded T/TA Performance Management Adjustment: Describe adjustments the state made to the training and technical assistance plan under this State Plan as compared to past plans. Any adjustment should be based on the state's analysis of past performance, and should consider feedback from eligible entities, OCS, and other sources, such as the public hearing. If the state is not making any adjustments, provide further detail.

Note: This information is associated with State Accountability Measures 3Sd and may pre- populate the state's annual report form.

Based on the state's performance with the Organizational Standards, the technical assistance plan will focus on providing additional training to entities meeting between 70 and 89 percent of the standards. The State will continue to work with the state association to conduct the reviews of the standards.

18 Miss. Code. R. § 15-1-1-8

Adopted 9/3/2015

Amended 10/15/2016

Amended 12/13/2017

Amended 12/20/2018

Amended 2/14/2020

Amended 4/12/2021

Amended 1/9/2022

Amended 2/23/2024