Policy Development
June 27 - June 28, 2012
Las Vegas, NV
Course Description
During this two-day workshop, attendees will be guided through a model approach to manage the policy development process. The workshop will also offer practice and feedback for continuation and development of solid writing skills. To promote effectiveness as a communicator via writing, attendees will be called upon to participate in various writing activities that require critical analysis of current policy problems and issues in tribal housing.
To promote better writing skills, attendees will engage in discussions, peer review sessions, and self-critique. The workshop also includes an overview of the specific policies, standards, or statements required under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act (NAHASDA).
Objectives
- Explore and apply a conceptual approach to better manage the policy development process of your organization.
- Understand the policy requirements for sound management of the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program.
- Complete a self-assessment to determine if your organization is in compliance with required policies of NAHASDA.
- Improve your policy writing skills.
Who should attend?
Housing board/committee members, executive directors, program directors, tribal housing staff, tribal housing managers, tribal housing supervisors, and others assigned responsibility for writing housing policies and/or managing the policy development process are also encouraged to attend.