Implementing Internal Controls for Head Start

December 15, 2027

This webinar is included in the Head Start Training Package.

Head Start agencies are required to document and maintain effective control over their federal grant that provides reasonable assurance that the organization will comply with program laws and regulations to achieve the terms and conditions of the grant. Internal controls provide leadership with confidence that the agency is on course to meet funding objectives, generate important feedback to assess agency operations, and helps reduce risks affecting the ability of the program to meet its compliance objectives.

In this webinar, we will discuss best practices and suggested metrics to assess your agency’s progress towards meeting the main objectives of internal controls over grant compliance and the role of policies and procedures in achieving adequate internal controls. and illustrate the discussion with specific tools for your agency to meet its internal control responsibilities in expending Head Start grant funds.

The on-demand version of this webinar will be available for purchase after the conclusion of the live webinar. 

Target Audience

  • CEOs/Directors
  • Fiscal Staff
  • Compliance Officers and Staff
  • Program and Project Managers
  • Other Grants Management Staff

Learning Objectives

After this webinar, you will be able to:

  1. Understand the concept of internal controls and their role in appropriate Head Start grant management
  2. Discuss common internal control challenges and considerations
  3. Identify useful tools to assess compliance risk and implement effective internal controls accordingly

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.20 CPE
Course opens: 
10/28/2026
Course expires: 
01/16/2028
Event starts: 
12/15/2027 - 1:00pm EST
Event ends: 
12/15/2027 - 2:00pm EST
Cost:
$190.00
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Ted Waters

Ted Waters serves as Managing Partner of the firm and a member of the Federal Grants and Health Care practice groups, Ted is a national authority in the area of federal grants, particularly in the community service spheres. He advises Head Start clients on all aspects of program requirements, including governance, cost share and the never-ending list of grant administration matters. Ted's experience in administrative issues is widely recognized, and he routinely handles government audits, internal investigations and litigation. [Full Bio]

Participants can earn up to 1.20 CPE credits in Specialized Knowledge upon completion of all course requirements.

Attendee Requirements for CPE Credit

If you purchase CPE credit for this webinar you must satisfy the following condition in order to receive your certificate:

  • Answer at least 3 of the polling questions or participation engagement elements per hour of CPE credit offered 
  • For full credit, you must participate in at least 3 of the participation engagement elements

Upon completion of these requirements, we will email you your CPE Certificate within two (2) weeks.

Additional Information

  • Prerequisites: None 
  • Target Audience: CEOs/Directors, Fiscal Staff, Compliance Officers and Staff, Program and Project Managers, Other Grants Management Staff
  • Advanced Preparation: None  
  • Program Level: All
  • Formal Learning Program: Group 
  • Location: Online

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Available Credit

  • 1.00 Certificate of Attendance
  • 1.20 CPE

Price

Cost:
$190.00
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