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Course concept is approved as consistent with the State plan and the State <br />should submit the full course <br />package, or subject matter expert reyiew and `- <br />comment. <br />• Course concept is disapproved as inconsistent with State plan, FEMA guidance, <br />or is exactly the same as another course in the. catalog (no need for another <br />appro val, refer to the curriculum already developed and approved). <br />At any time, the SAAfTPOC (for State- sponsored courses) or the Federal Agency POC <br />(for Federal sponsored courses) may request the addition of a course to the <br />corresponding approved catalog by submitting the associated Web -Form (i.e., Request <br />for Addition to the Approved State- Sponsored Catalog) for review.. If a class on the <br />same subject is already in the catalog; the submitting State should provide <br />documentation as to why the course is unique, after contacting the owners) of the other <br />courses to review the curriculum. This step is required to avoid unnecessary duplication <br />of similar courses in the catalog, allow States to share course development costs, <br />permit all States to have access to new or unique courses developed by other <br />providers, and allow States to direct their training dollars to delivery rather than <br />development. If it is determined that the proposed course meets the above listed <br />criteria, the providing entity(SAAITPOC or Federal Agency POC) will be invited to <br />submit the Course Review and Approval Request Form along with all supporting <br />training materials. <br />For further information on developing courses using the instructional design <br />methodology and tools that can facilitate the process, SAAB and TPOCs are <br />encouraged to review the NTED Strategy for Blended Learning and access the <br />Responder Training Development Center (RTDC) available at <br />hfto :11www. firstrespondertrairtina.,qo vlrtdclstatel <br />FEMA funds must be used to supplement, not supplant, existing funds that have been <br />appropriated for the same purpose. FEMA will conduct periodic reviews of all State, <br />territory, and Urban Area training funded by FEMA. These reviews may include <br />requests for all course materials and physical observation of, or participation in, the <br />funded training. If these reviews determine that courses are outside the scope of this <br />guidance, grantees will be asked to repay grant funds expended in support of those <br />efforts. <br />73 <br />