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These webinars provide an overview of the eCon Planning Suite.
Best Practices for Setting Up and Completing the CAPER - July 26, 2018
November 1, 2018 Update: Due to poor sound quality, HUD has replaced the recording and transcript from the July 26, 2018 webinar with material from a similar webinar held on August 02, 2017. The slide deck from the July 26, 2018 webinar has been retained, however, as it contains new guidance for ESG grantees, in particular.
This webinar provides best practices and opportunities for participants to submit questions to HUD and technical assistance providers.
Slides | Get CreditOverview of New HTF eCon Planning Suite Screens Webinar - March 20, 2018
This webinar shows how to utilize the new HTF screens in the eCon Planning Suite.
Best Practices for the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan in the eCon Planning Suite - March 7, 2018
This is a question and answer webinar for all State and Entitlement grantees on best practices for successful set up of the Action Plan in the eCon Planning Suite and reviewed the process, timing, and steps required to complete amendments.It includes demonstrations of amending the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan in IDIS and creating a new Action Plan by using the Copy function.
Incorporating the AFH in the Consolidated Plan Webinar - March 6, 2018
This webinar reviews the process for integrating Assessments of Fair Housing (AFH) into the Consolidated Plan in the eCon Planning Suite. It covers which eCon Planning Suite screens should include elements of an AFH and the process for doing so.
HTF e-Con Planning Suite Screens Office Hours - September 19, 2017
This session reviews the HTF screens in the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan templates, and demonstrate how users should complete the corresponding screens. Participants will learn how to integrate HTF elements into the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans templates in the eCon Planning Suite.
Q&A Session: Developing a CAPER in the eCon Planning Suite Webinar - March 30, 2016
HUD's webinar featuring a Question and Answer Webinar for all State and Entitlement grantees that develop a CAPER/PER in the eCon Planning Suite. The webinar reviewed key tips and participants were able to ask questions regarding using the eCon Planning Suite to develop a CAPER.
eCon Planning Suite Question and Answer Webinars - February 4, 2016
HUD's webinar featuring a series of short Q&A eCon Planning Suite webinars. Each class included a brief presentation on a recent update or specific element of the eCon Planning Suite. The priority audience was grantees actively working in the eCon Planning Suite. Transcripts of the sessions are posted on the HUD Exchange.
Rebroadcast of eCon Planning Suite Question and Answer Session - January 9, 2014
HUD's webinar feauturing a brief presentation of system updates followed by an open forum for participants to ask questions about the eCon Planning Suite, including the Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan templates in IDIS and CPD Maps. This webinar is a repeat of the “Question and Answer eCon Planning Suite webinar” held on December 5, 2012 due to technical difficulties experienced on that date.
eCon Planning Suite Question and Answer Session - December 5, 2012
HUD's webinar featuring a one-hour question and answer webinar on the eCon Planning Suite, including a brief presentation of the updates in the November 27, 2012 IDIS release.
CPD Maps and the Consolidated Plan Template in IDIS for State Grantees - September 12, 2012
HUD's webinar on how the tools in the eCon Planning Suite have been designed to accommodate the specific needs of State grantees, including a demonstration of the system.
Data-Driven Planning for the Consolidated Plan - August 8, 2012
HUD's webinar on how to make Consolidated Plans more data-driven and place-based. HUD will introduce and demonstrate the Data-Driven Planning Toolkit, which will help grantees assess planning data and create place-based strategies.
Citizen Participation and Stakeholder Consultation - August 1, 2012
HUD's webinar on how to use the tools in the eCon Planning Suite to engage meaningful citizen participation and consultation with stakeholders through the Consolidated Planning Process.
Standalone Annual Action Plan - June 27, 2012
HUD's webinar on how to prepare your Annual Action Plan in IDIS OnLine without a Consolidated Plan in the system.
Preparing Your Consolidated Plan in IDIS - June 20, 2012
HUD's webinar on how to prepare a Consolidated Plan in IDIS Online.
Slides | Disproportionately Greater Need Calculation Handout | Get Credit
Orientation to CPD Maps - May 23, 2012
HUD's webinar on how to use the CPD Maps.
Consolidated Plan Template - May 16, 2012 at 3PM EDT
HUD's webinar on how to use the Consolidated Plan Template in IDIS Online.
Introductory Webinar - May 7, 2012
HUD's orientation webinar for grantees on these two new planning tools: Consolidated Plan Template in IDIS Online and CPD Maps.