In a pinch and need Chief Appraiser Ethics, Property Tax Professional Ethics, or New Laws/Rules right now? Check out our Online Courses – On Demand, available whenever you need them!
(TAAD Talks will take a break from June through August. TAAD does not record TAAD Talks sessions.)
Zoom Sessions/Classes Descriptions
Chief Appraiser Ethics: Qualities for Ethical Leadership in a World of Bad Blood
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
Duration: 9:30am – Noon (with breaks)
Dates: November 13, 2023 |
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Marya Crigler, Travis CAD
Fees: 2023 TAAD Member District; Affiliate/Associate Member : $50 | 2023 Non-member: $100 |
Credits: 2 CEs of MANDATORY TDLR Chief Appraiser Ethics; or 2 CEs of standard Ethics if not a chief appraiser.
Registration Deadline: 2 days prior to class, minimum
TAAD Talks
Is Your Data Cyber Secure? You Might Be Surprised!
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.
Duration: 1:30 to 3:30pm
Dates: October 10, 2023 |
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Marya Crigler, Travis CAD
Fees: 2023 TAAD Member District; Affiliate/Associate Member: $50 | 2023 Non-member: $100 |
Credits: 2 CEs
Registration Deadline: October 6, 2023
TAAD Talks
Let's Talk About Mediation - Evidence and Presentation
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.
Duration: 1:30 to 2:30pm
Dates: November 14, 2023 |
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Matthew Tepper and Sharon Baxter, McCreary Veselka Bragg & Allen
Fees: 2023 TAAD Member District; Affiliate/Associate Member: $30 | 2023 Non-member: $50 |
Credits: 1 CE
Registration Deadline: November 10, 2023
TAAD Talks
Let’s Talk About the New MAP Review – the Targeted MAP
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.
Duration: 1:30 to 2:30pm
Dates: December 12, 2023 |
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Lacy Harris, Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott
Fees: 2023 TAAD Member District; Affiliate/Associate Member: $30 | 2023 Non-member: $50 |
Credits: 1 CE
Registration Deadline: December 8, 2023
USPAP Refresher
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
Duration: AM - 8:30am to Noon; PM - 1:00 to 4:30pm
Dates: October 4, 2023 | December 13, 2023 |
Location for October 4: Zoom
Location for December 13: Zoom
Instructor: Tracey Foster, Esq., Hugh L. Landrum & Associates
Fees: 2023 TAAD Member District: $75 | 2023 TAAD Affiliate/Associate Member: $150 | 2023 Non-member: $225 |
Credits: 3.5 CEs
Registration Deadline: 2 days prior to class, minimum