Webinars
Offered at no charge, exclusively for Fund members, webinars provide high quality training that won't affect your budget.
Fund webinars are hosted frequently throughout the year, covering a variety of risk management topics.
On-demand webinars
Refresh your memory on webinars you attended or listen to the ones you missed. Although continuing education credit is only offered for live webinars, you can still get valuable information anytime through our recorded webinars.
Confused about workers’ compensation and COVID-19? Learn what constitutes an occupational disease, when to report COVID-19 exposure to your carrier, and how to handle workers’ compensation reporting while employees are furloughed or working from home. We’ll also share lessons we’ve learned over the last several months, and some best practices you can adopt to minimize disruptions from COVID-19.
Presenters: Brian Buck, M.D., Workers' Compensation Medical Director; Hiawatha Franks, Workers' Compensation Director; and Laura Romaine, Workers' Compensation Program Consultant, TASB Risk Management Services
When staff and students start summer break, maintenance and custodial teams tackle the hard work of getting your facilities in top shape. How does COVID-19 impact summer projects, and how do you minimize workplace risk? Learn how to navigate your summer maintenance schedule while protecting your employees from injuries and illnesses.
Presenter: Jesse Gonzales, Risk Solutions Consultant, TASB Risk Management Services
Many of us have transformed our homes into makeshift workspaces during the coronavirus pandemic. Just like onsite offices, remote work environments come with safety risks. Learn how simple workstation adjustments, good posture, and other sound ergonomic behaviors help reduce strain on your body and discover and eliminate common home office hazards.
Presenter: Ryan Boyce, Risk Solutions Consultant, TASB Risk Management Services
Have you done everything you can to protect your stakeholders and your community from the spread of coronavirus? Sanitary work environments are critical to preventing the spread of coronavirus. Learn how to work safely with chemicals, use appropriate protective equipment, and target the coronavirus when disinfecting your facilities.
Presenters: Nicole Callahan, Risk Solution Consultant; and Jesse Gonzales, Risk Solutions Consultant, TASB Risk Management Services
The better you understand the strategy behind cyberattacks, the better positioned you are to stamp them out. In this webinar, we unpack the many forms of malicious software called malware and explain how it exploits your network. Learn how to leverage proper backup policies, data loss prevention tools, and other best practices to protect not only your organization’s sensitive data but also its reputation in the community.
Presenter: Lucas Anderson, Privacy and Cyber Risk Consultant, TASB Risk Management Services
It seems like as soon as schools buoy their digital defenses, today's innovative – and determined – cybercriminals find another open door. The Fund is plugged into the evolving cybersecurity landscape and committed to protecting our members’ interests. Watch this webinar to learn how to stay one step ahead of hackers in the virtual world we operate in because of the pandemic. You will also get an overview of Fund cybersecurity coverage enhancements that support your organization in the wake of an attack.
Presenters: Lucas Anderson, Privacy and Cyber Risk Consultant; and Marcy Barker, Liability Claims Manager, TASB Risk Management Services
Learn about the leading cyber scams impacting our industry—including threats that capitalize on coronavirus-related fear and uncertainty to manipulate and trick employees. We address the cybersecurity challenges associated with remote learning, telecommuting, and work-from-home initiatives. We also explore recent cybersecurity insurance trends and explain the types of incidents that are typically covered.
Presenters: Lucas Anderson, Privacy and Cyber Risk Consultant; and Marcy Barker, Liability Claims Manager, TASB Risk Management Services
To help Texas school districts protect against the financial and reputational fallout of data breaches, the Legislature passed Senate Bill 820, which requires districts to designate a cybersecurity coordinator and implement a cybersecurity policy. Find out your obligations under the bill and best practices for designing, implementing, and maintaining a cybersecurity policy.
Presenter: Lucas Anderson, Privacy and Cyber Risk Consultant, TASB Risk Management Services
Every day, students report to your classrooms bearing emotional weight that would crush most adults. Sexual assault, domestic violence, death, and even pandemics carry the power to rob children of their sense of safety and derail their development. Let’s talk about how we can meet the needs of students who struggle with life situations beyond their control. This session will provide a primer on what educators need to know about child trauma. We will explore strategies for supporting students who need your help by weaving trauma-informed practices into the fabric of your schools.
Presenter: Karlyn Keller, PhD, Division Director, TASB Special Education
TASB’s director of special education extracts key findings from a U.S. Department of Education investigation into Texas’ denial of students with disabilities access to services and support by capping special education enrollment. Learn about Texas Education Agency’s corrective action plan and how to prepare your organization to take the next steps as the plan progresses.
Presenter: Karlyn Keller, PhD, Division Director, TASB Special Education
Well-trained employees are your best defense against workplace injuries, vehicle collisions, compliance violations, and other incidents that drain budgets and productivity. Learn how to get the most value from online training package, including 24/7 access to expert-led courses developed specifically for schools and colleges—at no cost to you.
Presenter: Allie Biggs, Manager of Strategic Partnerships, Vector Solutions Education
When we discuss the safety and security of schools, our minds go to secured campuses and locked doors. While these efforts are important, just as critical is the way schools respond to the mental health issues of students. By understanding warning signs and risks, we are better prepared to help all students.
Presenters: Amy Grosso, PhD, Coordinator of Future Readiness; and Jeffrey D Yarbrough, Director of Safety and Security, Round Rock ISD
Employee sexual misconduct is an ongoing issue for Texas schools. Whether staff and students are onsite or remote during the pandemic, the risk of inappropriate relationships remains as real and relevant as ever. Awareness and prompt action are necessary for preventing or reducing your organization’s risk of liability. Our expert discusses six important things to consider when enforcing boundaries, keeping your employees and students informed, and protecting students from sexual misconduct.
Presenter: Charli Searcy, Legal Liability Risk Consultant, TASB Risk Management Services
Are You Ready to Comply with the New Title IX Regulations?
July 29, 2020
The U.S. Department of Education released new Title IX regulations regarding nondiscrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded educaiton programs and activities. The regulations focus on sexual harassment and how educational institutions should respond. School districts and community colleges are responsible for understanding and implementing the regulations by August 14, 2020. Learn how the new regulations will affect your organization, explore best practises for compliance, and hear answers to need-to-know questions.
Presenter: Amy Magee, Director, TASB Community College Services; and Charli Searcy, Legal Liability Risk Consultant, TASB Risk Management Services
Bullying and cyberbullying are common issues that are not always easy to identify or address, especially in today’s social media-driven culture. Still, districts are responsible for safeguarding students and ensuring inappropriate behavior does not disrupt the educational process. Learn your obligations under the law, explore realistic scenarios, and share practical suggestions for addressing bullying and cyberbullying.
Presenter: Charli Searcy, Legal Liability Risk Consultant, TASB Risk Management Services
Student-to-student sexual harassment and assault in schools is becoming pervasive. It is important for administrators to know how to recognize inappropriate behavior and address it effectively. Learn practical strategies for protecting students and reducing the risk of liability.
Presenter: Charli Searcy, Legal Liability Risk Consultant, TASB Risk Management Services
Workplace hazards should never be out of sight, out of mind. Take underground fuel storage tanks, for example. Leaks can pollute the environment and spark deadly explosions. Our experts unpack current and upcoming storage tank regulations you need to know about. We help you make sense of your testing, inspection, training, and administrative obligations.
Presenters: Nicole Callahan and Jesse Gonzales, Risk Solutions Consultants, TASB Risk Management Services
COVID-19 is forcing us to reimagine the way we manage risk. Some time-tested principles, however, remain as relevant and powerful as ever. Spend time with us brushing up on fleet management basics that help protect your employees, reign in costly vehicle repairs, and reduce the risk of accident-related litigation. When collisions do happen, you can uncover their root causes and apply what you learned. Our expert will show you how to investigate accidents while following social distancing guidance and other pandemic mitigation best practices. You will also get insider tips for managing your auto coverage costs, including developing a data-driven training program based on your losses.
Presenter: Ryan Boyce, Risk Solutions Consultant, TASB Risk Management Services
Holiday break brings a welcome reprieve from busy work schedules and relentless Texas heat. But as the thermometer drops, the risk of burst pipes and other property damage rises. Get a close-up look at cold-weather claims filed by Fund Property program members. Our experts share practical tips for preparing your facilities to stand up to extreme temperatures and the snow, ice, and sleet that often come with them.
Presenter: Jesse Gonzales, Risk Solutions Consultant, TASB Risk Management Services
During a school year like no other, Fund members are working hard to reduce the risk of violent incidents and keep COVID-19 off their campuses. What happens if pandemic mitigation and school security best practices do not align? Find out in this webinar led by a public health professional and a district safety and security director. Our experts will share their unique perspectives and advice on merging these two critical initiatives to provide learning environments that are not only safe and secure but also healthy.
Presenters: Jeffrey D. Yarbrough, Director of Safety and Security, Round Rock ISD; and Melanie Moss, Emergency Management and School Security Consultant, TASB Risk Management Services
Districts have faced multiple challenges during the past three years. You are working hard to comply with expansive, legislatively mandated changes to your safety and security program. At the same time, you are finding innovative ways to serve your students and your community during a pandemic. It all adds up to unique circumstances heading into the 2020 District Audit Report (DAR). Spend some time with us learning about key DAR components, getting tips for completing your audit, and identifying ways to leverage the process toward providing safe, secure, healthy schools.
Presenter: Melanie Moss, Emergency Management and School Security Consultant, TASB Risk Management Services
School districts proactively prepare by running fire and emergency event drills, but you can never fully anticipate when a crisis will occur. Or can you? Learn about social media threat alert platforms that claim to be able to analyze student and staff social media posts to predict and prevent acts of violence.
Presenters: Lucas Anderson, Privacy and Cyber Risk Consultant; and Melanie Moss, Emergency Management and School Security Consultant, TASB Risk Management Services
Despite your busy schedule, as a school administrator, you also have to carve out time to ensure schools remain secure. Senate Bill 11, passed during the 86th Session of the Texas Legislature, adds important security-related responsibilities to administrators’ plates. Learn the requirements and your role in protecting students, staff, and visitors.
Presenter: Melanie Moss, Emergency Management and School Security Consultant, TASB Risk Management Services
"Reasonable reports” on campuses are required by law to ensure their employer has a record of any known or reported on-the-job injury or illness. Watch this webinar to learn how to properly file the information you have with your designated administrator on our new system.
Presenter: Laura Romaine, Workers' Compensation Program Consultant, TASB Risk Management Services
If you are a designated First Report of Injury (FROI) administrator for your organization, we designed this webinar for you. The Fund’s new online claims system empowers our members to take more control of their workers’ compensation reporting. Our expert walks you through navigating the system and show you how to find, create, and file on your incidents and claims.
Presenter: Laura Romaine, Workers' Compensation Program Consultant, TASB Risk Management Services
The unemployment compensation system is designed to ensure eligible Texans get the benefits they are entitled to. Sadly, the state has seen a surge in scammers cheating the system during the pandemic. Watch this webinar to learn how to protect your budget from the consequences of unemployment compensation fraud.
Presenter: James Ezell, Unemployment Compensation Attorney, TASB Risk Management Services
A State-regulated process that carries responsibilities for employers is set in motion when an employee reports an on-the-job injury or illness. If you need expert help understanding your obligations, we designed this webinar for you. Laura Romaine brings 30 years’ experience managing workers’ compensation claims from inception to closing. She will teach you how to respond to workplace injuries, report leave per your policy, and complete State and carrier-required claim forms.
Presenter: Laura Romaine, Workers' Compensation Program Consultant, TASB Risk Management Services
Confused about workers’ compensation and COVID-19? Learn what constitutes an occupational disease, when to report COVID-19 exposure to your carrier, and how to handle workers’ compensation reporting while employees are furloughed or working from home. We’ll also share lessons we’ve learned over the last several months, and some best practices you can adopt to minimize disruptions from COVID-19.
Presenters: Brian Buck, M.D., Workers' Compensation Medical Director; Hiawatha Franks, Workers' Compensation Director; and Laura Romaine, Workers' Compensation Program Consultant, TASB Risk Management Services
School districts are the only employer in the state to have their own wage statement. The wage statement is the most complicated of all required workers’ compensation forms. Find out how to complete the DWC 3SD wage statement for school districts and how to avoid the possible fines or over/underpayment of an employee’s indemnity benefits.
Presenter: Laura Romaine, Workers' Compensation Program Consultant, TASB Risk Management Services
A Fund member shares how they leveraged telemedicine to control workers’ compensation and employee benefit costs. The discussion led by a prominent telemedicine physician and a TASB medical director covers the benefits of incorporating telemedicine into your workers' compensation program, pulls back the curtain on the patient experience, and explains practical tips for rolling out telemedicine to your organization.
Presenters: Brian Buck, MD, Medical Director, TASB Risk Management Services; Walter Holmstein, MD, Senior Medical Director, RediMD; Lance Nauman, Director of Risk Management, Katy ISD; and Hiawatha Franks, Workers' Compensation Claims Division Director, TASB Risk Management Services
Questions?
Email Risk Solutions at fund.training@tasb.org or call 800.482.7276, x2853.