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)
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: Class Hours: 9:30am – Noon (with breaks)
Dates: February 13, 2023 | August 7, 2023 | November 13, 2023 |
Location for February 13: Zoom
Location for August 7: Zoom
Location for November 13: 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
Customer Service: Are You Honking in Encouragement? Lessons from the Geese
Description:
Topics Covered:
- Teamwork & Interdependent Thinking
- Communication
- Be Part of the Solution
- Respect Diversity
- Ask & Encourage the Right Questions
- Professional in All We Do
- Lead with Integrity
- Let Technology Work for You
- Commit to Excellence
- Pull the Weeds
- 2023 Class Dates & Hours:
- Monday, February 13 – 2 to 4pm
- Tuesday, April 4 – 9 to 11am
Must be registered to attend/view. Registration fees must reflect current membership status. This session is pre-recorded.
Cancellation deadline/penalty: No refunds for cancellations or no shows.
Duration: Class Dates & Hours: Monday, February 13 – 2 to 4pm; Tuesday, April 4 - 9 to 11am
Dates: February 13, 2023 | April 4, 2023 |
Location for February 13: Zoom
Location for April 4: Zoom
Instructor: Tracey Foster, Esq., Hugh L. Landrum & Associates
Fees: 2023 TAAD Member District, Affiliate/Associate Member: $50 | 2023 Non-member: $100 |
Credits: 2 CEs
Registration Deadline: 2 days prior to class, minimum
TAAD Talks
SDPVS Results & Then Some (Results, Data Release, How to Protest)
Description:
Topics Covered:
- Preliminary Certified Results overview
- Data Release: Contents/Requirements
- Data Release: Process
- SDPVS (definition and purpose)
- SDPVS: Protest Requirements
- SDPVS: Process/Timeline
- SDPVS: How To Protest
- SDPVS: Common Issues/Errors to Avoid
Must be registered to attend/view. Registration fees must reflect current membership status.
Cancellation deadline/penalty: No refunds for cancellations or no shows.
Duration: Class Hours: 1:30 to 3:30pm
Dates: February 7, 2023 |
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Lorraine Miller & Heather Hicks, PTAD
Fees: 2023 TAAD District Member; Affiliate/Associate Member: $50 | 2023 Non-member: $100 |
Credits: 2 CEs
Registration Deadline: February 2, 2023
TAAD Talks
PVS - Looking Back Before You Go Forward
Description:
Details coming soon!
Must be registered to attend/view. Registration fees must reflect current membership status.
Cancellation deadline/penalty: No refunds for cancellations or no shows.
Duration: Class Hours: 1:30 to 3:30pm
Dates: March 14, 2023 |
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Mickey Hand
Fees: 2023 TAAD Member District; Affiliate/Associate Member: $50 | 2023 Non-member: $100 |
Credits: 2 CEs
Registration Deadline: March 9, 2023
TAAD Talks
Technology Use for Performance, Accuracy, & Customer Service in Appraisal Districts
Description:
Topics Covered (Special attention for small and medium size CADs):
- CAD Website Content
- Property Owner Portal, Taxing Unit Portal. Data Portal, Webcast Videos, Customer Chat Feature
- Protest Customer Flow
- Queuing System
- Hardware Usage for Better Customer Service
- Doing away with centralized printing
- Customer Service Surveys
- Stat Boards for Departmental Performance
- Budget vs. Return on Investment
- Showing a return on tax dollar expenditures for technology
- Aerial Imagery Uses
- Sketch Validation, Change Detection, Pool Detection, Rollback Detection
- Valuation with Sales Comparison Approach
- Power BI Uses for Performance Monitoring
Must be registered to attend/view. Registration fees must reflect current membership status.
Cancellation deadline/penalty: No refunds for cancellations or no shows.
Duration: Class Hours: 1:30 to 3:30pm
Dates: April 4, 2023 |
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Alvin Lankford, Williamson CAD
Fees: 2023 TAAD Member District; Affiliate/Associate Member : $50 | 2023 Non-member: $100 |
Credits: 2 CEs
Registration Deadline: March 30, 2023
TAAD Talks
88th Legislative Session - Midsession Update
Description:
Update on bills filed and progress toward passage.
Must be registered to attend/view. Registration fees must reflect current membership status.
Cancellation deadline/penalty: No refunds for cancellations or no shows.
Duration: Class Hours: 1:30 to 3:30pm
Dates: May 16, 2023 |
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Brent South, Hunt CAD
Fees: 2023 TAAD Member District; Affiliate/Associate Member: $50 | 2023 Non-member: $100 |
Credits: 2 CEs
Registration Deadline: May 11, 2023
TAAD Talks
Alternate Testing for the PVS
Description:
Details coming soon!
Must be registered to attend/view. Registration fees must reflect current membership status.
Cancellation deadline/penalty: No refunds for cancellations or no shows.
Duration: Class Hours: 1:30 to 3:30pm
Dates: September 12, 2023 |
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Casey Bean, Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott
Fees: 2023 TAAD Member District; Affiliate/Associate Member: $50 | 2023 Non-member: $100 |
Credits: 2 CEs
Registration Deadline: September 7, 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: Class Hours: AM - 8:30am to Noon; PM - 1:00 to 4:30pm
Dates: February 10, 2023 | March 29, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | August 23, 2023 | October 4, 2023 | December 13, 2023 |
Location for February 10: Zoom
Location for March 29: Zoom
Location for May 31: Zoom
Location for August 23: Zoom
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