Self-Guided Training Resources:

Each training module below can be completed at no cost, by anyone, using a computer, tablet, or phone. Click on any title below to get started.

The training can be viewed…

Independently – click a title below and the module will begin;

With a group – you can project each training on a screen and present it to a group, working through the training and reflecting on the content together; and/or

With a trained facilitator – if you prefer having someone facilitate the module you can request a live presentation of a training to your group. The facilitator will present using Zoom, or in person (Iowa Community Action Agencies only). To request a facilitator email tkeimig@iowacaa.org.

• A Brief History of Poverty in America

• Board Duties and Responsibilities

• Community Services Block Grant in Iowa

• Disaster Services and Community Action 

• Head Start Board Responsibilities 

• Head Start Non-Federal Match

• Head Start Policy Council Responsibilities 

• Head Start Standards of Conduct training – this training is designed for in-person group facilitation and includes an Instructor’s Guide

• How Poverty is Measured

• Payday Loans

• Recipe for a Community Action Needs Assessment

• ROMA in Action

Training Videos:

ICAA has created short training videos for Community Action Agencies to use for training staff and board members about programs offered by their agency. These are less than 5 minutes and provide a snapshot about the purpose, benefits, and eligibility requirements of each program. We hope to offer additional videos in the future.

Iowa Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program:

Iowa Weatherization Assistance Program:

Additional Resources:

All-a-Board! The Purpose, People, and Process of CAA Boards

• The new 2021 series include videos and discussion guides that cover board terms and term limits, the duty of care, and the roles and responsibilities of a CAA board chair. The videos also review specific legal and governance issues that impact CAA boards, and present practical guidance to help board members navigate board service.