This week the White House released President Obama’s budget. He proposes increases in the following programs: runaway and homeless youth, youth employment, disconnected youth, theSummer Electronic Benefit Transfer for Children,EITC, and TANF. While overall spending levels were previously agreed to in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, some House Republicans have suggested changes that would deviate from the agreement.
NHSA's Washington Policy Council will be reviewing the budget for its impact on policies and programs supported by human service advocates. Be sure to let us know what programs and budget items your organization is following.
D.O.E. Guides Transition to New Education Law
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) will not fully replace No Child Left Behind (NCLB) until the 2017-18 school year. But, the Department of Education recently issued guidance for local educational agencies to follow in the interim. It also published notice of negotiated rulemaking to implement the state assessment and supplemental state funding provisions of the Act. To receive the latest updates about ESSA implementation, subscribe to the DOE listserv.
Online Course in Management and Leadership of the Nonprofit Sector
Join the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance for an online course that introduces the key elements required for effective nonprofit management. Management and Leadership of the Nonprofit Sector starts February 29 and lasts five weeks. The cost is $300 + textbook. NHSA members and friends receive a 20% discount (code: ALLIANCE20). This course is stackable toward the Alliance’s Certified Nonprofit Professional credential (eight courses total). NHSA members receive a 20% discount on all eight courses. For more information, visit the Alliance’s website or email Ethan Touch. Register for the course.
Kudos
Congratulations to Generations United on being selected for The 2015 Eisner Prize For Intergenerational Excellence. We are proud to be in the presence of such amazing organizations doing great work to move the sector forward.
Opportunities and resources
Local School Climate Survey tool and guide from GLSEN Learn more
NCOA seeks proposals to operate Senior Community Service Employment Program Deadline to apply: March 4, 2016 Learn more
The CEO search is on at the National Human Services Assembly Learn more
Department of Labor to provide grants for job training Deadline to apply: March 16, 2016 Learn more
Research shows that invoking the value of human potential at the beginning of communications can help the public see the importance of solutions you're presenting. Learn more about leading with human potential.
