ITACC

Fiscal Operations Roundtable
2025-09-16 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
This meeting will focus on Basic technical assistance on budgeting with a focus on existing project periods. Existing resources will be summarized, and information gathering on resources needed will be sought.
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BUDDIES (Evaluation Capacity Building) Session: Institutional Review Board (IRB) Reviews
2025-09-18 15:00 - 16:30
September BUDDIES Session – Demystifying IRB reviews!
Curious about how your evaluation activities may benefit from an institutional review board (IRB) review? Join us for BUDDIES Session 14 on Thursday, September 18 as the BUDDIES team break down the basics of human subjects research and IRB processes. You’ll learn how to:
🔍 Understand what is and is not considered human subjects research
📋 Navigate IRB pathways, from exemption determinations to full reviews
📝 Include appropriate IRB language in RFPs and contracts
Whether you’re new to the world of IRBs or just need a refresher, this session will give you practical tips and tools to support ethical, compliant evaluation work.

Who: Council staff
What: Institutional Review Board (IRB) Reviews
When: Thursday, September 18 from 3:00 – 4:30PM EST
Where: Virtual, via Zoom
How: Register now!

2025 Program Performance Reporting (PPR) Overview
2025-09-25 15:00 - 16:00
If you are new to reporting or need a refresher on what is to be included in the report, please join us! We will highlight the 4-year overview section during this webinar.
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Orientation for Newer Council STAFF
2025-10-23 15:00 - 16:30
When: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Time: 3:00-4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
Where: Online
Information: This webinar is intended for Council staff who have been with the Council for approximately one year or less. ITACC staff will present basic orientation information to provide information about the DD Act, Councils, purpose, and roles.
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PPR TA Office Hours
2025-11-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
We will review the answers to any questions asked through the “rapid response” service.
Expected content for Sections I, II and III will be reviewed.
Bring your questions or items for clarification for any part of the report with you!
A Zoom meeting room link will be posted on the ITACC list serve on Wednesday before the office hours session.

PPR TA Office Hours
2025-11-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
We will review the answers to any questions asked through the “rapid response” service.
Expected content for Sections IV will be reviewed.
Bring your questions or items for clarification for any part of the report with you!
A Zoom meeting room link will be posted on the ITACC list serve on Wednesday before the office hours session.

PPR TA Office Hours
2025-11-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
We will review the answers to any questions asked through the “rapid response” service.
Expected content for Section V will be reviewed.
Bring your questions or items for clarification for any part of the report with you!
A Zoom meeting room link will be posted on the ITACC list serve on Wednesday before the office hours session.

PPR TA Office Hours
2025-12-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
We will review the answers to any questions asked through the “rapid response” service.
Expected content for Section VI will be reviewed.
Bring your questions or items for clarification for any part of the report with you!
A Zoom meeting room link will be posted on the ITACC list serve on Wednesday before the office hours session.

Impact Project Kick-off Webinar
2025-12-11 15:00 - 16:00
During Federal Fiscal Year 2026, NACDD/ITACC, in partnership with ACL, AoD, and OIDD, is collecting information about your work to share with a wide range of people who need to know about it and its results.
Join us as we kick off this project with a webinar that gives you everything you need! We will provide information about the project’s purpose, the primary topics we want to hear about this year, and how to share your information.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
3 pm ET – 4 pm ET
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PPR TA Office Hours
2025-12-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
We will review the answers to any questions asked through the “rapid response” service.
Bring your questions or items for clarification for any part of the report with you!
A Zoom meeting room link will be posted on the ITACC list serve on Wednesday before the office hours session.

PPR for FFY 2025 DUE
2025-12-30 08:00 - 17:00
Reports are due by close of business today. Follow submission instructions provided by your assigned Program Specialist.

State Plan Development TA Office Hours
2026-01-09 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-23 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-13 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-27 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-13 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-27 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-29 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-12 14:00 - 15:00
TA Office Hours specifically for all of your State Plan Development questions!
The link for TA Office Hours goes out on the ITACC listserv no later than the Wednesday before the scheduled office hours.

Webinar: 5-Year Plan - Public Comment and Assurances
2026-01-22 15:00 - 16:00
Join us as we discuss the Council’s responsibilities for the review and what is expected when addressing Public Comment on the draft 5-Year Plan Goals and Objectives. We will also provide information about the required Assurances for the 5-Year State Plan.
Thursday, January 22, 2026
3 pm ET – 4 pm ET
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Webinar: 5-Year Plan - Evaluation Plan
2026-02-19 15:00 - 16:15
During this webinar, we will provide information about the evaluation plan section requirements. Michelle Munsey will join us to provide information and strategies to complete this section of the 5-Year State Plan.
Thursday, February 19, 2026
3 pm ET – 4:15 pm ET
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Evaluation Plan TA Office Hours
2026-03-05 15:00 - 16:00
As a follow-up to the 5-Year Plan: Evaluation Plan webinar, ITACC and PFH staff will hold 2 separate TA Office Hours to provide extra assistance to Councils developing their evaluation plans.
The link for TA Office Hours is sent to the listserv no later than the Wednesday before the scheduled office hours.

Peer-2-Peer: Technology - Using AI as a Support Tool
2026-03-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Join ITACC staff and your peers as we discuss how Councils are using AI in their daily work. What is helpful, what is not, and does it really save you time?

Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 3 pm ET
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T/TA Institute: Session 1: Administration on Disabilities, Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Federal Updates Session
2026-04-28 13:00 - 14:30
Session description: Leaders and staff from the Administration on Disabilities (AoD), Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD), will share updates about current federal programs and priorities.
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T/TA Institute: Session 2: Session 2 – ACL Operational Drivers: Scalability and Speed
2026-04-28 15:00 - 16:30
Session description: Participants will explore factors to determine if a Council-funded project can and should be scaled. Whether scaling a project within the state to more areas, replicating a project or activity started by one Council and used in another state, or sustaining a project, scalability can help achieve positive outcomes more quickly. Three scaling paths will be reviewed.
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T/TA Institute: Session 3: Strategy to Impact: Transitioning to a New 5-Year Plan
2026-04-30 13:00 - 14:30
Session description: Participants will explore best practices when closing out one plan and transitioning to a new plan. Topics will include closing out the current 5-Year State Plan intentionally, celebrating achievements and contributions, creating a clear bridge between plans, and communicating clearly and often. Examples of applied practices will be shared.
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T/TA Institute: Session 4: Strategy to Impact: Communicating Results
2026-04-30 15:00 - 16:30
Session description: Information to help Councils understand the importance of sharing the results and impact of their work will be shared. Participants will learn how to share results in simple, easy-to-understand ways so policymakers, partners, communities, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), and their families understand what the Council does and why it matters.
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T/TA Institute: Session 5: Strategy to Impact: Effective Governance Best Practices
2026-05-05 13:00 - 14:30
Session description: This session will review governance best practices that support a Council-led, staff-supported structure. Participants will learn how other Councils put five of the best practices into action. Participants will explore clear roles, decision-making processes and ownership of decisions, staff role(s), Chairs leading meetings, and building member confidence. A Council-Staff Roles one-pager will be provided.
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T/TA Institute: Session 6: Strategy to Impact: Prioritizing Strategic Policy Engagement
2026-05-05 15:00 - 16:30
Session description: Councils face many policy issues each year. This session will help participants identify which policy issues to prioritize and how to focus their education efforts where they can have the greatest impact, based on their State Plan goals, the identified needs in their state, and overall feasibility. A policy issue screening checklist and engagement flowchart will be shared.
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ITACC Learning Lab: Annual Work Plans
2026-05-14 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
ITACC is holding a Learning Lab on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 3 pm ET. This session will provide an overview of key annual work plan elements and outline expectations.

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