Employees from state
and local government civil rights agencies who receive HUD/FHAP funds to enforce
fair housing are the initial group required to attend. Others who are required
to attend are USHUD FHEO staff and FHIP staff who have enforcement grants.
3.
Is the course open to the public?
No. At this time this course is limited to persons from FHAP
agencies. We are currently preparing to extend the program to
HUD FHEO and FHIP enforcement agencies. Development of courses
for other groups is being explored and will be developed in the
future. If you have an interest, please email
the Academy identifying your specific need and contact information.
4. How will Fair
Housing Assistance Program agencies pay for the NFHTA classes that their staffs
attend?
Funds are available through the FHAP contract funds. As part
of our FHAP Guidance to contribution agencies, we estimated that
each agency would be able to determine how many people to send.
As we stated at the Orientation and Briefing meeting, we did not
have historical information to guide us; therefore, we estimated
high at approximately $3,000 per participant. We felt that this
amount would cover the requisite number of nominees attending
classes for August and September 2004. We also anticipated that
if the need arose, we could come back and make necessary adjustments
if the cost estimates proved too low.
5. Will
the Academy provide lodging?
Though the Academy previously provided
lodging to participants, the Academy has discontinued its contract with the City
Center Hotel (formerly the Wyndam). Academy participants are expected to find
their own lodging. The Academy cannot arrange hotel rooms for attendees.
6.
How do I find lodging?
Students can make reservations at any hotel in Washington, DC.
You may want to try hotels.com, expedia.com, wedothelegwork.com,
or travelocity.com.
7. How do I pay for lodging?
FHAP participants will
pay for their lodging and travel and then be reimbursed through FHAP training
funds. HUD will issue guidance on this shortly.
8. Is there a set curriculum?
Yes.
The initial program is a 5-week certification program designed to provide fair
housing enforcement staff with knowledge and skills to conduct efficient and timely
investigations throughout the country.
9. Are there plans to expand
the curriculum?
Yes. Relevant courses will be developed in consultation
with FHAP, HUD FHEO, and FHIP personnel initially. Other courses will be developed
in conjunction with needs and requests.
10. Can the Academy customize
courses for a particular group?
Yes. In the future, the Academy will
work in a consultative capacity to develop courses, workshops and special seminars.
11.
Where is the Academy located?
The Academy is in the process of moving. For the remainder of
the calendar year classes will be held at the USDA Graduate School
located in the Capital Gallery Building at 600 Maryland Avenue,
S.W., Washington, DC.
12.
How do I get from my Hotel to the Academy?
The Academy is conveniently located near the Metro, but you have
other options for travel. You
can choose to travel via Metro, taxi, or drive.
13. What if I want
to attend the Academy but was not identified in the primary audience?
You can get more information by contacting the Academy at the
address above or by email.