ED Resources

The Executive Director Orientation and Leadership Academy is provided to new employees hired to fulfill the role of Executive Director for a Council on Developmental Disabilities.

Resources have been developed in partnership with the Administration on Developmental Disabilities to assist the new ED and are available below in Sections.


Section I - Administration on Developmental Disabilities
(all components listed below can be found in Section I)
   ADD's Placement in Federal Government
   ADD's Organizational Structure
   Description of Programs
   ADD's Relationship with Councils
   ADD Staff Contacts by Region
Helpful link:  http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/add/


Section II - Developmental Disabilities Act Overview
(all components listed below can be found in Section II)
   Disability Policy Framework: A Review
   Areas of Emphasis
   Council Responsibilities
   Required Yearly Activities
   Conflict of Interest
   Executive Director Evaluation
Helpful link: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/add/ddact/DDACT2.html


Section III - Federal Reports and Required Documentation
(components listed below can be accessed by clicking on specific item)
   Program Performance Report
   Consumer Satisfaction Requirements
   State Plan - See State Plan Resources Tab
   State Plan Updates (Amendments)
Helpful link:  http://www.ddsuite.org


Section IV - Financial Management of Federal Allotment
  Fiscal Manual
  Urban and Rural Poverty Area Information (Updated December, 2011)


Section V 
   Designated State Agency - General Overview
   State Plan Allowable Strategies

Special Resource:  Executive Director Information Packet

Additional Resources for the Executive Director:

Executive Director Transition Management

Executive Transition series focusing in Executive Transition Management; includes a series of resources for succession planning for leaders, interim directors and leadership change for Boards
http://www.aecf.org/KnowledgeCenter/PublicationsSeries/ExecutiveTransitionMonographs.aspx