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. September through December information will be available soon. TAAD does not record TAAD Talks sessions.)
Please Note: To attend/view a TAAD Zoom Session, you must be registered whether or not you need CEs.
Zoom Sessions/Classes Descriptions
Are You Honking in Encouragement? Customer Service 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
Schedule:
- Dates:
- April 4, 2024
- August 8, 2024
- Class Hours: 10am to 12pm CST
- CEs: 2 (Customer Service)
- Instructor: Tracey Foster
- Registration deadline: 2 days prior to class, minimum
This session is pre-recorded. Zoom link will be sent to registrants the day before. Must be registered to attend/view, whether or not individual needs credit. Registration fees must reflect current membership status.
Cancellation deadline/penalty: No refunds for cancellations or no-shows.
Duration: 10am to 12pm CST
Dates: April 4, 2024 | August 8, 2024 |
Location for April 4: Zoom
Location for August 8: Zoom
Instructor: Tracey Foster
Fees: 2024 TAAD Member: $50 | 2024 Non-member: $100 |
Credits: 2 CEs
Registration Deadline: 2 days prior to class, minimum
New Laws & Rules 2023 Update
Description:
Covering the 88th Legislative Session
CLASS INFORMATION
- Dates:
- April 4, 2024
- August 8, 2024
- Class Hours: 2 to 4pm CST
- CEs: 2 CEs (Laws/Rules)
- Instructor: Tracey Foster
- Location: ZOOM online
- Registration deadline: 2 days prior to class, minimum
This session is pre-recorded. Zoom link will be sent to registrants the day before. Must be registered to attend/view, whether or not individual needs credit. Registration fees must reflect current membership status.
Cancellation deadline/penalty: No refunds for cancellations or no-shows.
Duration: 2 to 4pm CST
Dates: April 4, 2024 | August 8, 2024 |
Location for April 4: Zoom
Location for August 8: Zoom
Instructor: Tracey Foster
Fees: 2024 TAAD Member: $50 | 2024 Non-member: $100 |
Credits: 2 CEs
Registration Deadline: 2 days prior to class, minimum
TAAD Talks
CADs - Ready, Set, Connect on Social Media!
Description:
Topics covered:
- Strategize Your Social Plans With Your Taxpayers In Mind
- Understand Your Audience/Communicating with Your Taxpayers
- Create Meaningful Content
- Improve Content
- Extract Insightful Trends
- Monitor Key Performance Metrics
Must be registered to attend/view. Registration fees must reflect current membership status.
Cancellation deadline/penalty: No refunds for cancellations or no-shows.
Duration: 1:30-2:30pm CST
Dates: April 9, 2024 |
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Jack Barnett, Harris CAD; Jennifer Rodriguez, Bexar AD
Fees: 2024 TAAD Member: $30 | 2024 Non-member: $50 |
Credits: 1 CE
Registration Deadline: April 5, 2024
TAAD Talks
Supremely Unethical (Ethics for Chief Appraisers)
Description:
Topics covered:
- Why Ethics is so important.
- The History of Public Trust.
- Founding Fathers and Federalist Papers
- Government Ethics
- Civility
- Conflicts of Interest in Government
- Favoritism, Cronyism, and Nepotism
- Gifts and Bribes
- Lobbying Ethics
- Open Meetings, Open Records, and Transparency in Government
- The Personal Lives of Public Officials
- Relationships between Elected Officials and Staff
- Whistle Blowing in the Public Sector
- Campaign Ethics
- The Erosion of Public Trust
- Remembering our History . . . (Everything Old is New Again)
- Historic Political Ethics Scandals
- XYZ Affair
- The Eaton Affair
- Credit Molier Scandal
- Teapot Dome Scandal
- Mid Century Scandals
- Sharpstown Stock Scandal
- Watergate
- Iran Contra
- The Keating Five
- Affairs to Remember
- Bill Clinton- Monica Lewinsky
- Gary Hart
- John Edwards
- Stormy Daniels
- Current Scandals
- Homegrown Texas Scandals
- Steve Stockman
- Blake Farenthold
- Mayra Flores
- National Scandals
- George Santos
- Jim Trafficanti
- Supreme Court
- Samuel Alito
- Clarence Thomas
- SCOTUS Code of Ethics
- Criticisms of
- George Santos
- Pending Scandals
- Robert Menedez, Hunter Biden, Ken Paxton, Donald Trump
- Homegrown Texas Scandals
- Historic Political Ethics Scandals
- Why Are So Many Political Leaders Unethical and What Can We Do About It
- Ethical Considerations for Chief Appraisers
Must be registered to attend/view. Registration fees must reflect current membership status. Yes, this session covers Chief Appraiser Ethics.
Cancellation deadline/penalty: No refunds for cancellations or no-shows.
Duration: 1:30-3:30pm CST
Dates: May 14, 2024 |
Location: Zoom
Instructor: Marya Crigler, Travis CAD
Fees: 2024 TAAD Member: $50 | 2024 Non-member: $100 |
Credits: 2 CEs
Registration Deadline: May 10, 2024
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 – 9am to 12:30pm
- PM – 1:00 to 4:30pm
⯁ 2024 Dates:
- April 3 AM
- August 7 AM
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 - 9am to 12:30pm; PM - 1:00 to 4:30pm (CST)
Dates: April 3, 2024 | August 7, 2024 |
Location for April 3: Zoom
Location for August 7: Zoom
Instructor: Tracey Foster, Esq., Hugh L. Landrum & Associates
Fees: 2024 TAAD Member District: $75 | 2024 TAAD Affiliate/Associate Member: $150 | 2024 Nonmember: $225 |
Credits: 3.5 CEs
Registration Deadline: 2 days prior to class, minimum