Descriptions

Description:

To provide this training to as many registrants as possible, TAAD is periodically providing it online.

Please Note: This session will also secure the two hours of Ethics training every TDLR registrant must gain in each recertification period.

Dates offered: 

• Feb 13
• Aug 7
• Nov 13

Must be registered to view/attend. Registration fees must reflect current membership status. This session is pre-recorded.
Cancellation deadline/penalty: No later than 2 days prior to class, $50 penalty

**Virtual Offering

Description:

Topics covered:

• IAAO Standard 3.7
• 5 Techniques to identify Unequal Appraisal
  • Comparison of Average Value Changes (the Alternate Test)
  • Comparison of Average Unit Changes
  • Split Sample Technique
  • Comparison of Observed vs Expected Distribution Ratios (Concentration Test)
  • Mass Appraisal Techniques
• PTAD’s Alternate Test

• Non-Sales Chasing Reasons for Failing

• Reading the Alternate Test Results
  • The Average Value test results
  • The Mann-Whitney test results
• Items to look for that might cause you to “pass”
• Items that will NOT help you
• Evidence to send in to PTAD

Must be registered to attend/view. Registration fees must reflect current membership status. 
Cancellation deadline/penalty: No refunds for cancellations or no shows.

Description:

Topics covered:

(Tentative outline)

• Threats Vulnerabilities and Exploits
  • What is the CIA Triad
• Understanding Hackers
  • What is phishing
  • The Weakest Link
  • Data Security: Protest your data (or else)
• Why Implement Zero Trust
  • Risk Analysis
• Cybersecurity Threat Hunting
  • What is SIEM, XDR, EDR, ASM
  • User Behavior Analytics
  • Security, Orchestration, Automation, Response
• Best Practices
  • Don’t be a Ransomware Victim – Backup Best Practices
  • Identity and Access Management
  • User Accounts- Security Role Management Best Practices
  • How to make passwords more secure
  • Multi-Factor Authentication
  • Personal Disaster Recovery Tips (What to do before you lose your phone)
• The Future-
  • Cybersecurity Trends for 2023
  • Your Encryption Isn’t Quantum Safe

Must be registered to attend/view. Registration fees must reflect current membership status. 
Cancellation deadline/penalty: No refunds for cancellations or no shows.

Description:

Topics covered:

1. How to Approach PTAD

• Remember CADs are to PTAD, as Property Owners are to CADs.
• Understand PTAD Motivation.
• Informals Are the Best (often only) Place to Get Changes Made To The Study
• Make Arguments That PTAD Will Accept

2.  What Arguments Work

• Attacks on Sales
• Attacks on Appraisals
• Evidence Needed to Support Arguments

3.  Remedies If Negotiations Don’t Work

• Go Up The Chain of Command (Division Chief; Comptroller)
• Go To SOAH
• Go To District Court
• Conform With The Comptroller’s Study

Must be registered to attend/view. Registration fees must reflect current membership status. 
Cancellation deadline/penalty: No refunds for cancellations or no shows.

Description:

Topics covered:

• Understanding of the Targeted MAP review and statutory requirements
• What triggers a Targeted MAP
• Understanding of the difference between Targeted MAP and MAP
• Review of the timelines
• Review of the guidelines
• Discussion of the evaluation and scoring process

Must be registered to attend/view. Registration fees must reflect current membership status. 
Cancellation deadline/penalty: No refunds for cancellations or no shows.

Description:

To provide this training to as many registrants as possible, TAAD is periodically providing it online. The March through December sessions are pre-recorded.  The ZOOM link will be sent the day prior to class.

⯁ Class Hours:

•     AM – 8:30am to Noon
•     PM – 1:00 to 4:30pm

⯁ Dates:

• Friday, February 10 – AM
• Wednesday, March 29 – PM
• Wednesday, May 31 – PM
• Wednesday, August 23 – PM
• Wednesday, October 4 – PM
• Wednesday, December 13 – PM

Must be registered to attend/view. Registration fees must reflect current membership status. This session is pre-recorded.
Cancellation deadline/penalty: Cancellation must be received by TAAD in writing no later than 2 days prior to class, $50 penalty