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Clarity for districts managing federal and state funds.

Two days of timely federal and Texas fiscal compliance guidance designed to help districts stay aligned with current expectations. Come ready to ask questions and leave with clarity.

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Federal guidance. Texas implementation.

Hear the federal perspective first, then gain clarity on how TEA applies and monitors expectations. This two-part format is designed to reduce guesswork and help districts move forward with confidence.

Federal Perspective Day 1
  • Federal allowability and compliance priorities
  • Documentation expectations and common risk areas
  • Practical guidance districts can apply immediately
What you can bring to this session

Questions about allowability, documentation, time/effort considerations, and scenarios your district is currently working through.

Texas Application Day 2
  • How TEA interprets and applies requirements in Texas
  • Monitoring focus areas and “hot topic” updates
  • What districts should prioritize now to stay aligned
Why Day 2 is a must-attend

This is where districts gain clarity on TEA-specific expectations and what to watch for as guidance shifts.

Featured speakers

Two focused sessions led by trusted voices in fiscal compliance—built for district teams managing federal and state funds.

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Tiffany W. Kesslar

Partner, The Bruman Group, PLLC
Day 1
Clear federal guidance, common pitfalls to avoid, and ready-to-use guidance districts can apply immediately.
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Cory Green

Associate Commissioner, TEA
Day 2
TEA-specific direction, monitoring focus areas, and timely updates districts need to know now.

Why this matters now

Compliance expectations aren’t static. Guidance evolves, monitoring focus shifts, and what districts need to document can change quickly. This Academy helps you stay proactive—not reactive.

What you’ll gain

Up-to-date direction

  • Current priorities and common pitfalls districts are navigating
  • What to watch for as requirements and monitoring shift
What you can do

Ask questions live

  • Get answers in real time throughout the sessions
  • Bring the scenarios your team is facing right now
Who it supports

District teams

  • Federal Programs and grants leaders
  • Business office and fiscal staff managing federal/state funds

Is this for you?

If you touch federal or state funds at the district level, this Academy is built for your work.

Federal Programs

Program Directors / Grants Leads

  • Clarify compliance expectations and documentation priorities
  • Stay current on TEA monitoring focus areas and hot topics
Business Office

Finance / Budget Staff

  • Understand what to watch for across key compliance areas
  • Strengthen internal processes that support audits and monitoring
District Teams

Anyone managing federal/state funds

  • Bring your real scenarios—Q&A happens throughout
  • Leave with clearer direction on “what matters most right now”

Core topics

Topic emphasis may shift as guidance evolves closer to the event date.

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Note: This Academy is not recorded.

Registration details

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Have questions?

Is the Academy recorded?
No. Slides are shared with paid registrants.

Can I attend just one day?
Registration includes access to both days.

Who should attend?
Federal Programs, business office teams, and district staff managing federal/state funds.

Need additional information?
Contact federalprograms@esc4.net.

Capacity is limited.

Secure your seat for both days of the Fiscal Compliance Academy.

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Tip: Consider sending a program and business office pair from your district team.

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$300

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Event Details

Thursday, May 21 2026-Friday, May 22

Region 4 McKinney Conference Center
7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092

TX

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