Risk Management 101 Training Program

Applications Open May 6 - June 6

Are you a new school risk manager or an administrator, educator, or support staff team member recently assigned risk management responsibilities? Examples include:

• Responding to employee injuries
• Preparing for emergencies
• Complying with regulations
• Conducting worksite inspections

The Fund designed its new Risk Management 101 Training Program for you! Applications open May 6. Until then, sign up for email updates about the program and contact TASB School Risk Management Consultant Kendra Estes with questions.

Benefits of Participating

• Empower yourself to manage risk and navigate compliance
• Demonstrate commitment to professional development
• Network with peers
• Earn a certificate of completion
• Get recognized during Fund Members' Conference 2026

Key Dates

• May 6, 2025 - Applications open
• June 6, 2025 - Applications close
• Early August 2025 - Monthly virtual meetings begin (see below)
• Early March 2026 - Program concludes

What You'll Learn

Participants will attend monthly, 1-hour, virtual education sessions on these foundational risk management topics. Each session will include an expert-lead presentation and interactive discussion: 

• August 2025 - RM 101: Program Overview & Participant Expectations
• September 2025 - Risk Financing Essentials: Coverage, Procurement & Underwriting
• October 2025 - Liability Basics: Texas Tort Immunities & Legal Exposure
• November 2025 - Foundations of Workers’ Compensation: Reporting & Timelines
• January 2026 - School Safety & Cybersecurity: Regulatory Requirements & Risk Mitigation
• February 2026 - Introduction to Employment Practices: Risk Management & Legal Pitfalls
• March 2026 - Property & Auto Risks: Hazard Identification & Data Analysis
• April 2026 - Program Wrap-Up: Risk Ready & What’s Next

More Information

Want more information about Risk Management 101? Subscribe to email updates or contact TASB School Risk Management Consultant Kendra Estes.