The SLD has finalized the dates and locations this year's applicant training sessions. "What We Do and Why We Do It" is the title for this year's presentations and will focus on "tips for success, audits, and eligible services." Each training session will cover the same information. Agendas for the sessions will be released later this summer. Applicants are encouraged to register for only one session. The training events will be held in seven cities:
| Region | Dates | Location | Registration |
| Mid-Atlantic | September 11-12, 2008 |
Arlington, VA (Washington, DC Area) |
Mid-Atlantic Training Registration |
| Northwest | September 16-17, 2008 | Seattle, WA Red Lion on Fifth Avenue |
Northwest Training Registration |
| Western | September 23-24, 2008 | Denver, CO Doubletree Hotel Denver |
Western Training Registration |
| Midwest | October 2-3, 2008 | Rosemont, IL (Chicago Area) Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare |
Midwest Training Registration |
| Northeast | October 6-7, 2008 | Elizabeth, NJ (Newark Area) Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel |
Northeast Training Registration |
| West Coast | October 15-16, 2008 | Los Angeles, CA Renaissance Montura Hotel LAX |
West Coast Training Registration |
| Southeast | October 21-22, 2008 | Atlanta, GA Renaissance Concourse Hotel |
Southeast Training Registration |
Each training event is limited to 250 registrants. Those wishing to attend the training in the DC area are encouraged to register as soon as possible.
