Training & Guidance

Learn more about the FSA Assessments, the ISIR Analysis Tool and the Quality Assurance Program by clicking on the left navigational bar. There you will find training related to our specific tools and the QA program. Below you will find links to the latest training and guidance available.

The Quality Assurance Program Team is pleased to announce a series of training sessions to help schools with various QA requirements including data analysis and the FSA Assessments. The live sessions will be offered via Microsoft Live Meeting (MLM). Please save the dates below for the training sessions. Click on the session title to download training materials.

PLEASE make sure you have the most recent version of Adobe Reader before trying to download, save or print the PDF slides. If you have questions email the QA mailbox, Quality.Assurance@ed.gov.

Thursday, October 4, 2012, 1:30pm – 2:30pm Eastern Time
What’s New With the ISIR Analysis Tool and Uploading Process for 2012-2013 (PDF slides)
Recorded Session (WMV file - 12MB)
Recorded Session Transcript (Word file)

Thursday, November 1, 2012, 1:30pm – 2:30pm Eastern Time
QA Verification Profiles (PDF slides)
Recorded Session (WMV file - 10MB)
Recorded Session Transcript (Word file)

Wednesday, November 14, 2012, 1:30pm – 2:30pm Eastern Time
The Pell Improper Payment Report (PDF Slides)
Session 3 Appendix (PDF File)
Recorded Session (WMV file - 12MB)
Recorded Session Transcript (Word File)

Monday, December 10, 2012, 1:30pm – 2:30pm Eastern Time
QA Requirements for the FSA Assessments: Find it, Fix it, Enhance Compliance (PDF Slides)
Recorded Session (WMV file - 20MB)
Recorded Session Transcript (Word File)

Wednesday, January 23, 2013 1:30pm - 2:30pm Eastern Time
Random Sampling Protocol for 2013-2014 (PDF Slides)
Recorded Session (WMV file - 11MB)
Recorded Session Transcript (Word File)

These are the dates for the live class. Sessions will be recorded and available a few weeks after the class. You will receive a complete description and instructions for registering soon.

Please contact you QA regional representative if you have questions.