2018 School IPM coordinator training schedule
Two-Day Workshops
Location: Training Date: Registration Deadline:
DFW Area February 21 & 22, 2018 February 16, 2018
Lewisville ISD: Killian Middle School, 2553 FM 544 (Parker Rd), Lewisville, TX 75056
Central Area April 4 & 5, 2018 March 30, 2018
San Marcos ISD: Irene K. Mendez Elementary, 1805 Peter Garza Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666
Houston Area September 18 & 19, 2018 September 14, 2018
Katy ISD: Legacy Stadium, 733 Katyland Drive (Training Rooms), Katy, TX 77493
East Texas Area October 3 & 4, 2018 September 28, 2018
Tyler ISD: Career and Technology Center, 1335 Earl Campbell Parkway, Room: A 101 – CTC Multi-purpose Room, Tyler, TX 75701
To register for one of these courses visit our conference services website at
https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/ or call 979-845-2604 Keyword: School IPM
Class time is 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with an hour for lunch.
Advanced Cost: $210 for both days, $135 for one day only
Late Registration and Day of Event Fee $240 for both days, $155 for one day
Day One – Required New Coordinator Training
If you’re a new IPM Coordinator and have not yet taken the six-hour mandatory IPM Coordinator training, this class is for you. This class fulfills Texas state requirements for IPM Coordinators under Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 4, Part 1, Chapter 7, Subchapter H, Division 7 School IPM. Whether this is your first time, or you just need a refresher course. The course instructors help coordinators understand their role in the school IPM program and help prepare them for TDA inspections. The course will cover legal requirements for schools, an introduction to IPM, how to monitor your schools under the new requirements, and a hands-on exercise to understand the difference between Green, Yellow and Red Category pesticides. Students are encouraged to bring their questions regarding their program and a willingness to learn new things.
Instructors Day 1: Dr. Don Renchie, Dr. Mike Merchant, and Ms. Janet Hurley
Day Two – Advanced Coordinator Training
Advanced training is for both experienced and new school IPM coordinators. This training will offer 6 CEU credits for those who are licensed under the Texas Department of Agriculture 3A/Structural Pest Control Service or need hours towards their school IPM recertification. This year our second day will focus on pesticide safety which includes what does the IPM coordinator need to know and whom they need to train. We will also cover updated regulatory changes to the TDA rules and how that may impact your program. Ants are always a tough pest to control, Dr. Merchant will go into depth on several of the most common ant species we face and how to develop management plans and thresholds to meet your district’s needs.
Instructors Day 2: Dr. Mike Merchant, and Ms. Janet Hurley
All class participants will receive a 3-ring notebook with necessary forms and paperwork regarding school IPM program implementation.
One Day School IPM Coordinator Training’s
Location Training Date Registration Deadline
Rio Grande Valley Area January 16, 2018 January 12, 2018
Region 1 Educational Service Center, 1900 W. Schunuior St., Edinburg, TX 78541
El Paso Area January 31, 2018 January 20, 2018
Region 19 Educational Service Center Head Start Center, 11670 Chito Samaniego, El Paso, TX 79936
Day One – Required New Coordinator Training
If you’re a new IPM Coordinator and have not yet taken the six-hour mandatory IPM Coordinator training, this class is for you. This class fulfills Texas state requirements for IPM Coordinators under Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 4, Part 1, Chapter 7, Subchapter H, Division 7 School IPM. Whether this is your first time, or you just need a refresher course. The course instructors help coordinators understand their role in the school IPM program and help prepare them for TDA inspections. The course will cover legal requirements for schools, an introduction to IPM, how to monitor your schools under the new requirements, and a hands-on exercise to understand the difference between Green, Yellow and Red Category pesticides. Students are encouraged to bring their questions regarding their program and a willingness to learn new things.
Instructor Day 1: Ms. Janet Hurley
East TX Area March 1, 2018
Region 8 Educational Service Center, Pittsburg, TX – Registration is through Region 8 ESC please visit their workshop website to register
https://txr8.escworks.net/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=163097
