CM301 - Compliance Training for Texas School Directors
Facilitator: Frank Hammack
This course provides School Directors in the state of Texas a working knowledge of the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Rules and Regulations for Career Schools and Colleges. The course covers all aspects of what a School Director is expected to know in operating a school on a day-to-day basis. The how and why details in the areas of Admissions, Administration, Financial Aid, Education and Placement are covered in a user-friendly, multi-sensory environment that allows the participants to test themselves on compliance issues that are faced on a daily basis.
This course has been created from the TWC's School Director's Resource Guide for Career Schools and Colleges. Thanks to TWC's curriculum writers, content specialists and sponsors for the creation of the excellent guide that provided the core content for this course. Also, thanks to Career Colleges and Schools of Texas (CCST) for providing the additional content for the interactive features and assessment components of the course. Special thanks to CCST board members Robert Doty (Remington College), Jeanne Martin (Career Quest), Gerald Parr (Concorde Career Institute), and Skip Walls (Remington College) for their outstanding work on this course. Finally, thanks to CCST board member, Frank Hammack (ATI Enterprises), former TWC employee, for agreeing to facilitate this course.
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Course Format
Course Structure
- Can Start Anytime
- Self-paced (within course enrollment timeframe)
- Faculty Support (facilitator/coach)
Course Length
- 4 Hours of Activities
- 4 Weeks to Complete the Course
- Can Finish Faster
Completion Requirements
- Study Course Content
- Participate in Forum Discussions *
- Achieve 70% on Final Quiz (one attempt only)
- Complete Online Course Survey
* You are required to participate in the course forum. We will assess the level of your discussion activity in the forum and may request an additional opportunity to engage you further in the discussion process prior to your certificate being awarded.
Course Objectives
Module 1: Overview of Career Schools and Colleges
- Become familiar with the history and purpose of the Texas Workforce Commission.
- Obtain understanding of the Representative standards.
- Know School Director and Director of Education duties and requirements.
- Comprehend the Instructor application process and Instructor requirements.
Module 2: The Application Process
- Understand the differences between a New Program, a Program Revision and a Seminar.
- Recognize and watch for common errors in completing an application.
- Understand the fundamentals of the applications.
- Successfully complete a New Program, Program Revision, or Seminar Application.
Module 3: School Policies and Requirements
- Identify basic elements of acceptable advertising for career schools and colleges.
- Understand general admission policies and necessary required forms.
- Develop an understanding of applicable policies for student attendance and academic progress.
- Identify when a full student refund is required and understand applicable refund policies and terms.
Module 4: Recordkeeping, Reporting and Complaint Resolution
- Set up a binder(s) with required documents for site visits.
- Understand Enrollment and Outcomes Reporting requirements.
- Implement proper reporting procedures.
- Execute the application process for the Renewal of a Certificate of Approval.
- Understand the Adverse Actions associated with not meeting established deadlines and requirements for the Renewal of a Certificate of Approval.
- Implement a Complaint Resolution process that is fair and equitable and results in ongoing student satisfaction.
- Establish knowledge of the Closed Schools process and the Tuition Trust Account.
- Develop a comprehension of the purpose of Exemptions and how to report Unlicensed schools.
Certificate/CEUs
Completion of this Course:
- Certificate of Completion
- 4 Hours of Continuing Education
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