Events

Learn how to effectively advocate for student clients in school filed CRA actions. This Presentation will cover Truancy and School Offenders CRAs and provide strategies for challenging such cases.  Learn: The statutory framework; Using school records to defeat these claims; Using legal protections including IDEA, MA special education law, ESSA, Mc-Kinney-Vento and school discipline protections […]

Learn how to effectively advocate for student clients in school filed CRA actions. This Presentation will cover Truancy and School Offenders CRAs and provide strategies for challenging such cases.  Learn: The statutory framework; Using school records to defeat these claims; Using legal protections including IDEA, MA special education law, ESSA, Mc-Kinney-Vento and school discipline protections […]

Full Training Schedule: Wednesday, September 10, 2:00-4:00 orientation Monday, September 15, 9:30-4:30 – in person Thursday, September 18, 1:00-4:30 – zoom Monday, September 29, 9:30-4:30 – in person Friday, October 3, 1:00-4:30 – zoom Monday, October 6, 9:30-4:30 – in person Thursday, October 9, 1:00-4:30 – zoom Wed, October 15, 9:30-4:30 – in person Wed, October 22, 9:30-4:30 […]

in person - Boston/Worcester

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Springfield Regional Wellness Chat CPCS Staff & Private Panel colleagues: We invite you to join the CPCS Wellness Committee for a cross-divisional conversation to talk about how to promote wellness. Together we can explore strategies and resources to sustain ourselves in indigent defense. 1 CLE approval: CAFL Trials & Appeals, YAD Appeals, Criminal Trials & […]

Dates 10/24 and 11/3   Example - testing

JANUARY MHLD RED (Race, Equity and Diversity) Talk January 30, 2026 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Drop-in Lunch & Learn to build on other recent race trainings and support you in your MHLD practice! THIS PROGRAM QUALIFIES FOR 1 CLE ON THE MHLD TRIAL & APPEALS PANEL Bring your lunch and come join your colleagues on MHLD […]