P&P June 2016

association news

By Duane Fontenot and Donna Jarvis-Miller

Connect with APHSA at This Year’s Conferences

L ike a jigsaw puzzle, APHSA members are connected through their work. You are part of the puzzle as we connect our members at our annual conferences. This year’s platforms offer a multi-dimen- sional approach focused on cross-sectoral integration, core concepts, and frame- works that address community-wide challenges, innovative strategies, prac- tical solutions, and emerging trends in health and human services. Through these multiple educational opportuni- ties and trainings, APHSA is bringing together thought leaders in the field and providing invaluable opportunities to build new relationships, share knowl- edge, gain insights that advance our collective work, and ultimately, energize and inspire. We have compiled a list of upcoming APHSA conferences and encourage you to take advantage of these many peer learning and educational opportunities. National Association for Program Information and Performance Measurement Do you ever wonder what your legacy will be? Join us at the annual Education Conference of the National Association for Program Information and Performance Measurement (NAPIPM) and create a legacy to last. You will learn about what’s

challenges, as well as numerous breakout sessions showcasing state and local government best prac- tices, along with industry experts and federal officials. The conference also provides a unique opportunity to network with local, state, federal, and private-sector IT professionals from across the United States. ISM has something for everyone who is inter- ested in the effective use of technology to proactively support the mission of health and human service programs. The 24 breakout sessions will be focused on several conference themes—Consumer Engagement, Federal Guidance, Best Practices, Workforce Optimization, Data for Decisions, and Collaboration—and led by health and human service thought leaders. A major part of the ISM edu- cational experience is the exhibit hall, where many private-sector vendors will be displaying their products, solutions, and services.

what’s working and what steps to take to improve and create a legacy of your own. Stay tuned for more news, and be alert for the call for presentations. IT Solutions Management for Human Services The 49th annual IT Solutions Management for Human Services (ISM) Conference will be held September 18–21 in Phoenix, AZ. Planning for the conference is underway and this year’s agenda promises

replacing legacy systems during the age of mod- ernization, changing the quality control legacy through revision of the FNS-310 (SNAP Quality Control Handbook), creating new program improvement legacies,

to be a very exciting one. With a theme of “Cool Solutions in the Valley of the Sun,” ISM 2016 will provide conference attendees with multiple plenary sessions with nation-

and many more. Take this opportu- nity to network with federal, state, and local agency staff; and exchange

ally recognized speakers providing thought-provoking insight, innova- tive ideas, and solutions for shared

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