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Free Monthly School Medicaid Webinar Series Focuses on Timely SHARS Topics

SHARS Webinar Series

The Medicaid and School Health and Related Services (SHARS) programs are often complicated and confusing. Your team can tap into expert knowledge with our monthly Special Education Solutions webinar series!

Led by the experienced Special Education Solutions team, with over 100 years combined experience in SHARS and special education, these webinars are free and open to Texas school districts. They are also State Board for Educator Certification Continuing Professional Education hours eligible.

All webinars are held on the third Wednesday of the month during the school year, except in March. Attendees will be given an opportunity to ask our experts questions following the presentations.

SHARS Matters Webinar Series Schedule* (Season 3)

Date & Time	Webinar Topic & Registration Link
April 19, 2023 1–1:30 p.m. CST	Third Party Liability
May 17, 2023 1–1:30 p.m. CST	Documentation Requirements and Best Practices

*session topics subject to change

Previously recorded webinars

Strong IEP Documentation is Strong SHARS Documentation (Vimeo), (presentation pdf), presented by Denise Carter, TASB Student Solutions
SHARS Cost Report (Vimeo), (presentation pdf), presented by Dario Avila, TASB Special Education Solutions
SHARS Billing (Vimeo), (presentation pdf), presented by Dario Avila, TASB Special Education Solutions
Parental Consent (Vimeo), (presentation pdf), presented by Dr. Ehrikka Hodge-Messer, TASB Special Education Solutions
Provider Enrollment/Revalidation (Vimeo), (presentation pdf), presented by Dario Avila, TASB Special Education Solutions
SHARS Updates (Vimeo), (presentation pdf), presented by Dario Avila, TASB Special Education Solutions
Random Moment Time Study (Vimeo), (presentation pdf), presented by Dario Avila, TASB Special Education Solutions
SHARS Updates (Vimeo), (presentation pdf), presented by Angela Foote, Texas Education Agency
IEP Ratio (Vimeo), (presentation pdf), presented by Dr. Karlyn Keller, TASB Special Education SOlutions
Specialized Transportation (Vimeo), (presentation pdf), presented by Dr. Ehrikka Hodge Messer, TASB Special Education Solutions
New SHARS Policies (Vimeo), (presentation pdf), presented by Angela Foote, Texas Education Agency
Personal Care Services (Vimeo), (presentation pdf ), presented by Tricia Gray and Laurie Woodel, TASB Special Education Solutions
SHARS Updates (Vimeo), (presentation pdf), presented by Dario Avila, Special Education Solutions
SHARS and COVID-19 (Vimeo) (presentation pdf), presented by Dario Avila, Special Education Solutions
ARD Best Practices (Vimeo).(presentation pdf), presented by Dr. Karlyn Keller, Special Education Solutions and Student Solutions
SHARS Audits (Vimeo).(presentation pdf), presented by Dario Avila, Special Education Solutions
Specialized Transportation & Informal Review Process (Vimeo).(presentation pdf), presented by Dario Avila, Special Education Solutions
Cost Reports (Vimeo),(presentation pdf), presented by Dario Avila, Special Education Solutions
End of Year Reminders (Vimeo), (presentation pdf), presented by Dario Avila, Special Education Solutions
TEA Documentation Reviews (Vimeo), (presentation pdf), presented by Angela Foote, Texas Education Agency

About the host

With more than 14 years at the Health and Human Services Commission—seven of which he focused on SHARS—Dario Avila has a wealth of experience. At TASB, he provides complimentary consultations, trainings, updates, and program reviews focused on SHARS to all Texas school districts.