Three days of GAL Development! By Zoom or in Person! While the judges are at conference!
Flight School: October 17, 2023
8:30 AM-9:00 AM So you want to be a GAL? 0.50 Gen CLE Credit
This quick overview of GAL life discusses the legal basis for Rule 40 GAL work, and the life of a case, including getting appointed and billing
9:00 AM-10:30 ACE and the Holes: Understanding trauma and childhood development 1.50 DUAL CLE Credit
This discussion of childhood trauma includes the science behind the most common ACEs, the effect of ACEs on childhood development, likely longterm outcomes, and intervention strategies. We will cover ethical obligations as well as discuss secondary trauma and its effects on practitioners.
10:30 AM-12:00 PM Welcome to the Wide World of DN 1.50 DUAL CLE credit
A thorough overview of the GAL DN process from appointment to billing.
1:00 PM-3:00 PM Introduction to Dogfighting 2.00 DUAL CLE credit
An introduction to litigation practice. Understand basic rules of evidence, witnesses, hearsay, as well as strategies for direct and cross examination.
3:00 PM-3:30 PM Barrel Rolls and other GAL fun 0.50 Gen CLE credit
Look at permanency plan ratification, child and family team meetings, annual permanency hearings, 409 hearings and other procedural issues.
3:30 PM-4:00 PM GAL for Fun and Profit! 0.50 Gen
Learn strategies to have purpose AND pay the mortgage. Private and State pay.
4:00 PM-5:00 PM GAL Happy Hour 1.00 Gen
Mingle while we discuss any follow-up questions and generally chat about our role as GAL.
Top Gun: October 18
8:30 AM-9:30 AM LEGAL Detectives: Navigate Discovery like a pro! 1.00 DUAL
Learn tips and tricks for best preparing your case. Subpoenas, unorthodox sources of evidence, creative thinking at its legal finest!
9:30 AM-10:00 AM Baby Talk: learning the language of child communication 0.50 DUAL
Learn child communication theory and practical tips to ensure your communication with your client is the best it can be.
10:00 AM-12:00 PM Advanced Dogfighting: Litigation prep, motion practice and appeal 2.00 Gen
Learn to use motions to your advantage as well as understand how to use time frames, appeals and termination proceedings to protect your child client.
1:00 PM-1:30 PM WTH are Reasonable Efforts? And why do I care? 0.50 Gen
Discuss the reasonable efforts standard, the hypocrisy of it, and how to use it to get your client what he/she/they need.
1:30 PM-2:30 PM It's permanent: Exploring Permanency for your client 1.00 Gen
Look at the 6 permanency options, as well as when, where and how to choose which best suits your client.
2:30 PM-3:30 PM Advanced Out-of-Court Advocacy 1.00 Gen
Look at educational and medical advocacy for your clients as well as civil litigation that may arise.
3:30 PM-4:00 PM Intro to the Hard Stuff 0.50 Gen
A brief introduction into TPR, appeals and writs of cert.
4:00 PM-5:00 PM GAL Happy Hour 1.00 Gen
Mingle while we discuss any follow-up questions and generally chat about our role as GAL.
Special Ops: Learning TPR, Appeal and Writ of Cert process October 19
9-12: an overview of these proceedings that can help you find permanency, safety and well-being for your client!
Attend by Zoom-$30 per CLE hour
Discount for attending in person! And for attending all sessions!
Choose from half-day or all day tickets.