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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T130000
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SUMMARY:HCV Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nHCV Essentials is an introductory course designed to give participants a comprehensive understanding of the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. This training equips attendees with the foundational knowledge needed to effectively administer the program and support its mission of assisting low-income families. Participants will explore key topics including program structure\, applicant eligibility\, income and asset verification\, rent calculation\, voucher issuance\, and continued occupancy. \nThe training includes updated definitions and income inclusions/exclusions permitted under HUD’s current HOTMA guidance. Participants will learn how to process cases using today’s requirements\, with a brief overview of future HOTMA changes to reduce surprises down the line. \nThrough hands-on exercises and real-world case studies\, participants will build practical skills in calculating annual and adjusted income\, determining rent\, applying utility allowances\, and completing total tenant payment (TTP) calculations. HCV Essentials prepares participants for certification and equips them with the skills to confidently administer the HCV program whether they’re new to the field or strengthening their foundation. \nPlease note: This course focuses on current processing requirements and does not include training on HOTMA income or asset calculation procedures. For detailed training on HOTMA changes\, including asset limits and income calculations please see our HOTMA In-Depth course. \nObjectives:\nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to:\nDefine the purpose and primary goals of the Housing Choice Voucher program.\nRecognize key stakeholders and locate resources to remain informed on evolving regulations.\nExplore effective methods for managing applications\, organizing waiting lists and determining initial eligibility.\nManeuver the voucher issuance and leasing process\, including income and rent calculations.\nConduct accurate annual and interim reexaminations to ensure households maintain eligibility and compliance.\nManage program compliance\, including processes for terminations\, informal hearing\, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
URL:https://staging.nahro.org/event/hcv-essentials-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Virtual Classroom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T160000
DTSTAMP:20250916T170130Z
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UID:49342-1759842000-1759939200@staging.nahro.org
SUMMARY:The Definitive Guide for New Executive Directors
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nBeing new to an agency is daunting. Join us for a training specifically designed to support new executive leaders in housing agencies and for those who have recently transitioned into the executive director or chief executive officer role.  \nParticipants will focus on the role\, responsibilities\, daily operational supervision\, training programs\, and requirements of a new executive leader. This course focuses on the paradigms and strategies critical to successful management and leadership of today’s housing agencies. \nObjectives:\nBy the end of this training\, participants will be able to:\n-Recognize the shift from bureaucracy to business in housing agencies\n-Recall common housing programs and requirements for operation\n-Describe the role and relationships of the Board and the Executive Director\n-Detect and avoid ethical dilemmas and conflicts of interests and learn how to promote ethical work cultures\n-Understand and utilize key federal resources\, programs and assessment systems that are critical to agency operations\n-Review and discuss financial health\, financial reports\, budgeting and auditing principles\n-Identify strategies\, training\, and resources to support the Executive Director in their new role
URL:https://staging.nahro.org/event/the-definitive-guide-for-new-executive-directors-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual Classroom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T160000
DTSTAMP:20250916T170805Z
CREATED:20250916T170733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T170805Z
UID:49344-1759842000-1760025600@staging.nahro.org
SUMMARY:Commissioners Guide to Monitoring and Oversight
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis class is perfect for you if you have completed NAHRO’s Commissioners’ Fundamentals or are looking for recertification opportunities. \nTake a deeper dive into the monitoring and oversight functions of housing agencies. You’ll enhance your understanding of agency programs\, policies\, and budgets\, while you learn more about ensuring your agency is on the right track and helping your agency achieve its mission and goals.   \nThis course covers the importance of a commissioners’ involvement in strategic planning and the benefits this activity has in shaping the future of the agency and its ability to meet the unique needs of their community.  \nJoin us to build your skills and comfort with all those acronyms and complex things going on in your agency. \nObjectives: \nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to:\n-Explore key financial documents and information.\n-Set a vision and strategies for agency success through strategic planning.\n-Identify the board’s role in policy development.\n-Determine key performance indicators for a variety of housing programs.
URL:https://staging.nahro.org/event/commissioners-guide-to-monitoring-oversight-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual Classroom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T160000
DTSTAMP:20250916T165730Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T165730Z
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SUMMARY:NSPIRE for Public Housing
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis training provides a comprehensive overview of the National Standards for the Physical Inspections of Real Estate (NSPIRE) protocols and requirements as they apply to the Public Housing Program.  \nNSPIRE serves as a replacement for the Uniform Physical Condition Standards (USPCS) creating a unified approach to inspection standards for all HUD-assisted properties. This training will help attendees navigate the current standards\, understand the scoring system\, and assess the impact of deficiencies identified during inspections.  \nParticipants will explore the 63 NSPIRE standards in detail\, including the categories of deficiencies (life-threatening\, severe\, moderate\, and low)\, their impact on scoring\, and related administrative requirements. The training covers all three inspection areas\, Outside\, Inside\, and Units\, and includes photo examples of actual deficiencies to help clarify expectations and scoring implications.  \nWe’ll take a deep dive into the standards\, provide guidance on identifying and addressing high-impact deficiencies\, and share strategies for improving your agency’s Physical Assessment Subsystem (PHAS) scores through effective inspection preparation and response. \nObjectives:\nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to:\n-Provide a greater understanding of the new inspection requirements and standards.\n-Provide methods to improve the scores of the Public Housing Program.\n-Obtain a better understanding of inspectable areas and the levels of deficiencies.\n-Provide foundation information that can be used by all personnel as a guide to the standards and processes.
URL:https://staging.nahro.org/event/nspire-for-public-housing-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual Classroom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T160000
DTSTAMP:20250916T171108Z
CREATED:20250916T171108Z
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UID:49347-1760965200-1761235200@staging.nahro.org
SUMMARY:HOTMA: An In-Depth Review of Programmatic Changes
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThe Housing Opportunity through Modernization Act (HOTMA) has made a myriad of changes to the Housing Choice Voucher Program and Public Housing.   \nThis class will view HOTMA from the lens of how it affects different program aspects from a micro and macro level. We will review the optional and required policy decisions PHA’s will need to make to be in compliance with HOTMA.   \nWe will provide scenarios on how HOTMA will be changing the way we calculate\, adjust and determine income and eligibility.   \nThis course focuses on the following 3 sections of HOTMA:  \nSection 102 – Income Reviews\nSection 103 – Over-Income Tenants of Public Housing (in effect)\nSection 104 – Asset Limitations \nObjectives:\nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to:\n-Identify regulatory changes in eligibility and annual income for applicants and participant families\n-Understand where the program has changed\n-Determine Administrative Plan/ACOP/Tenant Selection Plan Revisions to existing and new policies\n-Update knowledge on what is considered income and what is excluded\n-Identify changes in allowances at initial\, new admission\, interim and annual re-examination\n-Operationalize the phase-in and hardship clauses built within the changes to limit impacts on families\n-Obtain knowledge on when to process interim re-examinations and determine the effective dates.\n-Review the various circumstance with the non-interim reexamination code should be utilized\n-Refresh knowledge on the student rule\n-Pre-emptively celebrate the end of EID which is within 2 years of the final rule\n-Apply the asset limits to your program at new admission and re-examinations\n-Understand and apply the updated Income Limits in Public Housing\n-Uphold the HCV/PH/Multi-family program and regulations to the highest standards\n-Understand the impacts of HOTMA on their program\n-Apply the new HOTMA rules to their program\n-Process interim and annual re-examinations accurately\n-Maintain program compliance
URL:https://staging.nahro.org/event/hotma-an-in-depth-review-of-programmatic-changes-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Virtual Classroom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T160000
DTSTAMP:20250916T171411Z
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UID:49349-1760965200-1761321600@staging.nahro.org
SUMMARY:Procurement and Contract Management
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nMaintaining a procurement program that complies state law and federal regulations can be challenging. It requires an understanding of the regulations\, laws and agency policies as well how to manage contracts awarded by the agency. This training will cover procurement standards\, methods of procurement\, HUD required regulatory documents\, types of contracts\, roles and responsibilities of the contracting officer\, procurements that require HUD approval\, documenting procurement actions\, price and cost analysis\, Section 3 as well as doing business with MBE\, WBE\, and Resident Owned Businesses. Procurement and contracts can be high-risk areas for your agency. This training will help you ensure your procurement efforts and contracts are effective\, competitive and compliant. \nObjectives:\nAfter completing the training\, participants will be able to:\n-Apply basic procurement requirements to administer a compliant program\n-Conduct fair and competitive procurements\n-Effectively plan for your agency’s procurement and contract needs\n-Understand and comply with Section 3 requirements\n-Identify best practices for documentation and contract filing systems\n-Effectively administer your contracts to ensure your agency maximizes its dollars and resources\n-Provide Tips on How to Ensure Quality Work\n-Provide Tips on How to Timely and Effectively Expend Funds\n-Provide Tips on How to Prepare Plans and Specs That Meet the Needs of the PHA\n-Provide Tips of How to Effectively Manage Contracts\n-Create an Opportunities to Network
URL:https://staging.nahro.org/event/procurement-and-contract-management-8/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Virtual Classroom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T160000
DTSTAMP:20250916T171634Z
CREATED:20250916T171634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T171634Z
UID:49351-1761051600-1761840000@staging.nahro.org
SUMMARY:NSPIRE for Vouchers
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis training provides a comprehensive overview of the National Standards for the Physical Inspections of Real Estate (NSPIRE) protocols and requirements as they apply to the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program\, including both Tenant-Based Vouchers (TBV) and Project-Based Vouchers (PBV).  \nNSPIRE serves as a replacement for the Housing Quality Standards (HQS) creating a unified approach to inspection standards for all HUD-assisted properties. This training will help participants understand the current standards\, prepare for inspections\, and respond to identified deficiencies in alignment with HUD’s requirements.  \nParticipants will explore the NSPIRE standards and variances in depth\, including enforcement procedures\, corrective actions\, and inspection administration. The training will cover the rationale behind the shift to NSPIRE\, outline the required timelines for addressing deficiencies\, and provide guidance on conducting inspections in accordance with the updated protocol. Special attention will be given to health and safety considerations\, scoring implications\, and the newly defined conditions that must now be addressed under NSPIRE. \nObjectives:\nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to:\n-Identify the new inspection requirements and standard.\n-Provide methods to improve the information in the Administrative Plan and manage variations.\n-Obtain a better understanding of inspectable areas and the levels of deficiencies.\n-Understand the conformity with Annual\, Biennial\, or Triennial Standards and Alternative Inspection Methods.\n-Understand the new Updated NSPIRE Checklist\, Standards\, Lead-based Paint Protocol\, and Affirmative Habitability Requirements.\n-Understand foundational information that can be used by all personnel as a guide to the standards and processes.
URL:https://staging.nahro.org/event/nspire-for-vouchers-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Virtual Classroom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T150000
DTSTAMP:20250916T171931Z
CREATED:20250916T171931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T171931Z
UID:49353-1761053400-1761231600@staging.nahro.org
SUMMARY:Implicit Bias: What is it and Why Does it Matter and Privilege\, Bias\, and Debiasing Systems
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nPart 1:  Participants will learn how our brains think and the shortcuts it takes to keep us on track. You will be introduced to the concept of implicit and cognitive bias and how it can lead to biased and privileged systems. \nPart 2: Participants will look at how privilege and bias impact design\, implementation\, and choice making in housing and community development programs. After a quick review of the concepts of implicit bias that affect systems of privilege\, there will be an overview of the concepts of privilege\, white privilege (dominant culture privilege)\, and the concept of system debiasing. \nObjectives:\nAfter completing Part 1 of this training\, participants will be able to:\n-Explore how your brain processes information\n-Discover what schemas are and how they impact us\n-Develop a personal understanding of how cognitive biases may create biased systems\n-Recognize how biases impact service delivery and community perception of our agencies and constituents \nAfter completing Part 2 of this training\, participants will be able to:\n-Recognize how stereotypes\, In Group/Out Group\, and other concepts form the base of systems of privilege\n-Recall the many forms of privilege that exist and how privilege is relative\n-Review operations and systems to reduce the impact of dominant culture bias
URL:https://staging.nahro.org/event/implicit-bias-what-is-it-and-why-does-it-matter-and-privilege-bias-and-debiasing-systems-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Virtual Classroom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T160000
DTSTAMP:20250916T172248Z
CREATED:20250916T172248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T172248Z
UID:49355-1761570000-1761840000@staging.nahro.org
SUMMARY:PHA Operations for Executive Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nAre you new to affordable housing or looking to build the technical skills you need to lead your agency?  \nLeading a housing agency is a challenging and rewarding job but if you’re new to the industry\, changing agencies or promoting from program management\, this class will help you get up to speed so much quicker!   \nThis course will assist executive leaders to understand fundamental agency operations\, decisions and systems. You will leave this class knowing how to locate key HUD forms and important dates\, as well as the basics of HUD systems\, budgets\, subsidies\, agency plans\, applications\, waiting lists\, human resources and the impacts of key decisions you’ll be making in your new role. \nObjectives:\nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to:\n-Locate key HUD forms\, documents and due dates\n-Determine best practices for budget development and presentation and prepare for agency audits\n-Recognize the connections between the Capital Fund Program and the agency planning process\n-Understand and ensure appropriate employee access to key HUD systems\n-Recognize key agency operational plans\, policies and their impacts on your programs\n-Understand key human resources functions and recognize their importance on organizational success
URL:https://staging.nahro.org/event/pha-operations-for-executive-leaders-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Virtual Classroom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T160000
DTSTAMP:20250916T172602Z
CREATED:20250916T172602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T172602Z
UID:49357-1761742800-1761840000@staging.nahro.org
SUMMARY:FSS: A Holistic Approach to Client Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis training will encompass client assessment\, goal setting and effective case management. Exploring various models to setting goals with participants and effectively creating and laying them out in the Individual Training and Services Plan. We will discuss strategies to effectively engaging with participants through active listening exercises\, skills and learning.   \nWe will focus on building staff skills through education\, developing techniques to apply motivational interviewing and trauma informed care. \nObjectives:\nAfter completing this training\, participants will be able to:\n-Know the regulations and goals of the FSS program\n-Effectively recruit participants\n-Develop techniques to effectively assess clients\n-Identify client barriers and match with appropriate resources\n-Apply motivational interviewing techniques\n-Learn the different goal setting strategies\n-Support clients in setting holistic goals\n-Be able to build successful client relationships\n-Effectively case manage and apply the principles of Trauma Informed care
URL:https://staging.nahro.org/event/fss-a-holistic-approach-to-client-engagement-9/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Virtual Classroom
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