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SUMMARY:CPCS NLT/Zealous Advocacy Certification Training (Welcome/Intro)
DESCRIPTION:Certification Training for Bar Advocates and New CPCS PDD and YAD Staff Attorneys \nBy Application Only \nCPCS Bar Advocate Training Application updated 9.2023 \nThe Zealous Advocacy Training Program involves two in-person training days per week (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) for a total of 8 in-person training days over 4-5 weeks. \nIn addition to the in-person sessions\, each week you will complete work using our online learning platform\, to prepare for the upcoming weeks’ live session skills exercises.  The self-directed learning on Talent LMS will include watching recorded lectures and other videos\, reading articles and cases\, and completing written assignments. Some of this work must be completed before the training begins; the rest must be done between the live sessions. You should expect 8-10 hours of this self-directed work per week\, in addition to the live sessions. The live sessions include discussions and small group skills exercises that you prepare for in advance. The prep time for the skills based exercises is 2-3 hours per week. \nTraining dates: \nThursday\, April 23\, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Welcome and Intro day (on Zoom) \nApril 24-27  (Pre work on your own on Talent LMS (online learning management system) \nLive sessions:  9:30 am to 4:30 pm (Boston\, Worcester) \nApril 28\, 29\, 30\, 2026 (Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday) \nMay  7\, 8\, 2026  (Thursday\, Friday) \nMay 12\, 13\,15\, 2026  (Tue\, Wed\, Friday)
URL:https://publiccounsel-test.sentree.io/event/cpcs-nlt-zealous-advocacy-certification-training-welcome-intro/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T161417Z
UID:10001792-1777368600-1777395600@publiccounsel-test.sentree.io
SUMMARY:CPCS NLT/Zealous Advocacy Certification
DESCRIPTION:Certification Training for Bar Advocates and New CPCS PDD and YAD Staff Attorneys \nBy Application Only \nCPCS Bar Advocate Training Application updated 9.2023 \nThe Zealous Advocacy Training Program involves two in-person training days per week (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) for a total of 8 in-person training days over 4-5 weeks. \nIn addition to the in-person sessions\, each week you will complete work using our online learning platform\, to prepare for the upcoming weeks’ live session skills exercises.  The self-directed learning on Talent LMS will include watching recorded lectures and other videos\, reading articles and cases\, and completing written assignments. Some of this work must be completed before the training begins; the rest must be done between the live sessions. You should expect 8-10 hours of this self-directed work per week\, in addition to the live sessions. The live sessions include discussions and small group skills exercises that you prepare for in advance. The prep time for the skills based exercises is 2-3 hours per week. \nTraining dates: \nThursday\, April 23\, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Welcome and Intro day (on Zoom) \nApril 24-27  (Pre work on your own on Talent LMS (online learning management system) \nLive sessions:  9:30 am to 4:30 pm (Boston\, Worcester) \nApril 28\, 29\, 30\, 2026 (Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday) \nMay  7\, 8\, 2026  (Thursday\, Friday) \nMay 12\, 13\,15\, 2026  (Tue\, Wed\, Friday)
URL:https://publiccounsel-test.sentree.io/event/cpcs-nlt-zealous-advocacy-certification-2/2026-04-28/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260706T163417
CREATED:20260324T150454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T152415Z
UID:10001509-1777452300-1777482000@publiccounsel-test.sentree.io
SUMMARY:CAFL Trial Panel Certification Training - Mock Hearings
DESCRIPTION:Full Schedule: \n  \nWednesday\, March 11\, 2:00-4:00 orientation \nMonday\, March 16\, 9:30-4:30 – in person \nThursday\, March 19\, 1:00-4:30 – zoom \nMonday\, March 23\, 9:30-4:30 – in person \nThursday\, March 26\, 1:00-4:30 – zoom \nMonday\, March 30\, 9:30-4:30 – in person \nThursday\, April 2\, 1:00-4:30 – zoom \nMonday\, April 6\, 9:30-4:30 – in person \nMonday\, April 13\, 9:30-4:30 – in person \n  \nApril 28\, 29\, & 30\, 8:45-5:00 – mock hearings in person
URL:https://publiccounsel-test.sentree.io/event/cafl-trial-panel-certification-training-mock-hearings-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260706T163417
CREATED:20260324T161417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T161417Z
UID:10001793-1777455000-1777482000@publiccounsel-test.sentree.io
SUMMARY:CPCS NLT/Zealous Advocacy Certification
DESCRIPTION:Certification Training for Bar Advocates and New CPCS PDD and YAD Staff Attorneys \nBy Application Only \nCPCS Bar Advocate Training Application updated 9.2023 \nThe Zealous Advocacy Training Program involves two in-person training days per week (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) for a total of 8 in-person training days over 4-5 weeks. \nIn addition to the in-person sessions\, each week you will complete work using our online learning platform\, to prepare for the upcoming weeks’ live session skills exercises.  The self-directed learning on Talent LMS will include watching recorded lectures and other videos\, reading articles and cases\, and completing written assignments. Some of this work must be completed before the training begins; the rest must be done between the live sessions. You should expect 8-10 hours of this self-directed work per week\, in addition to the live sessions. The live sessions include discussions and small group skills exercises that you prepare for in advance. The prep time for the skills based exercises is 2-3 hours per week. \nTraining dates: \nThursday\, April 23\, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Welcome and Intro day (on Zoom) \nApril 24-27  (Pre work on your own on Talent LMS (online learning management system) \nLive sessions:  9:30 am to 4:30 pm (Boston\, Worcester) \nApril 28\, 29\, 30\, 2026 (Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday) \nMay  7\, 8\, 2026  (Thursday\, Friday) \nMay 12\, 13\,15\, 2026  (Tue\, Wed\, Friday)
URL:https://publiccounsel-test.sentree.io/event/cpcs-nlt-zealous-advocacy-certification-2/2026-04-29/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260706T163417
CREATED:20260324T150454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T152240Z
UID:10001508-1777538700-1777568400@publiccounsel-test.sentree.io
SUMMARY:CAFL Trial Panel Certification Training - Mock Hearing
DESCRIPTION:Full Schedule: \n  \nWednesday\, March 11\, 2:00-4:00 orientation \nMonday\, March 16\, 9:30-4:30 – in person \nThursday\, March 19\, 1:00-4:30 – zoom \nMonday\, March 23\, 9:30-4:30 – in person \nThursday\, March 26\, 1:00-4:30 – zoom \nMonday\, March 30\, 9:30-4:30 – in person \nThursday\, April 2\, 1:00-4:30 – zoom \nMonday\, April 6\, 9:30-4:30 – in person \nMonday\, April 13\, 9:30-4:30 – in person \n  \nApril 28\, 29\, & 30\, 8:45-5:00 – mock hearings in person
URL:https://publiccounsel-test.sentree.io/event/cafl-trial-panel-certification-training-mock-hearing/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260706T163417
CREATED:20260324T161417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T161417Z
UID:10001794-1777541400-1777568400@publiccounsel-test.sentree.io
SUMMARY:CPCS NLT/Zealous Advocacy Certification
DESCRIPTION:Certification Training for Bar Advocates and New CPCS PDD and YAD Staff Attorneys \nBy Application Only \nCPCS Bar Advocate Training Application updated 9.2023 \nThe Zealous Advocacy Training Program involves two in-person training days per week (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) for a total of 8 in-person training days over 4-5 weeks. \nIn addition to the in-person sessions\, each week you will complete work using our online learning platform\, to prepare for the upcoming weeks’ live session skills exercises.  The self-directed learning on Talent LMS will include watching recorded lectures and other videos\, reading articles and cases\, and completing written assignments. Some of this work must be completed before the training begins; the rest must be done between the live sessions. You should expect 8-10 hours of this self-directed work per week\, in addition to the live sessions. The live sessions include discussions and small group skills exercises that you prepare for in advance. The prep time for the skills based exercises is 2-3 hours per week. \nTraining dates: \nThursday\, April 23\, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Welcome and Intro day (on Zoom) \nApril 24-27  (Pre work on your own on Talent LMS (online learning management system) \nLive sessions:  9:30 am to 4:30 pm (Boston\, Worcester) \nApril 28\, 29\, 30\, 2026 (Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday) \nMay  7\, 8\, 2026  (Thursday\, Friday) \nMay 12\, 13\,15\, 2026  (Tue\, Wed\, Friday)
URL:https://publiccounsel-test.sentree.io/event/cpcs-nlt-zealous-advocacy-certification-2/2026-04-30/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260706T163417
CREATED:20260324T150459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T152238Z
UID:10001507-1777550400-1777554000@publiccounsel-test.sentree.io
SUMMARY:APRIL MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk
DESCRIPTION:APRIL MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk \nVirtual Event \nApril 30\, 2026 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \nDrop-in Lunch & Learn to build on other recent race trainings and support you in your MHLD practice! \nTHIS PROGRAM QUALIFIES FOR 1 CLE ON THE MHLD TRIAL & APPEALS PANEL \nBring your lunch and come join your colleagues on MHLD staff and panel to talk informally and brainstorm about raising race in our cases. Do you believe that your client’s mental health treatment\, admission to a facility or petition for commitment/guardianship is being impacted by racial bias? \nThis is also a chance to case crunch your cases with your colleagues over lunch! \nCome join us! \nPlease use this link to register in advance. \n 
URL:https://publiccounsel-test.sentree.io/event/april-mhld-red-race-equity-and-diversity-talk/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T090000
DTSTAMP:20260706T163417
CREATED:20260324T150443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T152237Z
UID:10001506-1777626000-1777626000@publiccounsel-test.sentree.io
SUMMARY:How to Educate the Court about Cultural Competency & The Impact on Clients
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATES \nHow to Educate the Court about Cultural Competency & The Impact on Clients \nThrough Zoom \nHosted by Tina Adams\, Beau Kealy\, and others. \nApril 29th or May 1st\, 2026 \nDetails TBD
URL:https://publiccounsel-test.sentree.io/event/how-to-educate-the-court-about-cultural-competency-the-impact-on-clients/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T140000
DTSTAMP:20260706T163417
CREATED:20260324T150457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T152235Z
UID:10001505-1777640400-1777644000@publiccounsel-test.sentree.io
SUMMARY:MHLD Racial Bias/Cultural Competence Group
DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2026 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM \nJoin us on the first Friday of every month  for the MHLD Racial Bias/Cultural Competence Group. \nWe are MHLD practitioners of all stripes.  We meet to further our goal of identifying bias and increasing our resources to address bias in all facets of our practice\, whether in apprehension by police\, in hospitals and treatment\, or bias in court. \nThere are no CLEs for this event. \nRegister at this link.
URL:https://publiccounsel-test.sentree.io/event/21439/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T150000
DTSTAMP:20260706T163417
CREATED:20260324T150457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T152233Z
UID:10001504-1777906800-1777906800@publiccounsel-test.sentree.io
SUMMARY:Get Schooled with EdLaw
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Registration – Zoom
URL:https://publiccounsel-test.sentree.io/event/get-schooled-with-edlaw-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T140000
DTSTAMP:20260706T163417
CREATED:20260324T152525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T202835Z
UID:10002773-1778054400-1778076000@publiccounsel-test.sentree.io
SUMMARY:Creative Briefing
DESCRIPTION:More info to come.
URL:https://publiccounsel-test.sentree.io/event/creative-briefing/2026-05-06/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260706T163417
CREATED:20260324T150452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T152210Z
UID:10001503-1778079600-1778083200@publiccounsel-test.sentree.io
SUMMARY:Probate and Family Court Guardianship Training for non-CAFL atorneys scheduled
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 6\, 3:00-4:00\, Orientation on Zoom \nMonday\, May 11\, 2:00-4:30\, Zoom \nThursday\, May 14\, 9:30-4:30\, in person in Worcester (Board room and conference room A) \nMonday\, May 18\, 2:00-4:30\, Zoom \n  \nMore information coming soon!
URL:https://publiccounsel-test.sentree.io/event/probate-and-family-court-guardianship-training-for-non-cafl-atorneys-scheduled/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260706T163417
CREATED:20260324T150457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T152208Z
UID:10001502-1778079600-1778083200@publiccounsel-test.sentree.io
SUMMARY:CAFL Guardianship of Minors Training
DESCRIPTION:CAFL Guardianship of Minors Training:\nCAFL is now accepting applications from experienced Probate and Family Court attorneys for its May 2026 Certification Training to represent Children\, Parents and Guardians in Guardianship of Minor Proceedings in the Probate and Family Court. The training will be a mix of live Zoom sessions\, an in-person training day\, and self-directed work.  The live Zoom sessions will take place on May 6\, 2026\, from 3:00-4:00 pm\, and May 11 & May 18\, 2026\, from 2:00-4:30 pm. The in-person training day will take place on May 14\, 2026\, from 9:30 am-4:30 pm\, in Worcester\, MA. The agency actively seeks to diversify its private attorney panel membership.  Applications for the guardian certification training close on April 1\, 2026.  If you have any questions about the training\, please email caflattorney@publiccounsel.net.  Interested attorneys can apply through the Application Portal HERE. This training is not for attorneys already certified to represent children and parents in care and protection matters. More information can be found in the attached notice.
URL:https://publiccounsel-test.sentree.io/event/cafl-guardianship-of-minors-training/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260706T163417
CREATED:20260324T161417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T161417Z
UID:10001795-1778146200-1778173200@publiccounsel-test.sentree.io
SUMMARY:CPCS NLT/Zealous Advocacy Certification
DESCRIPTION:Certification Training for Bar Advocates and New CPCS PDD and YAD Staff Attorneys \nBy Application Only \nCPCS Bar Advocate Training Application updated 9.2023 \nThe Zealous Advocacy Training Program involves two in-person training days per week (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) for a total of 8 in-person training days over 4-5 weeks. \nIn addition to the in-person sessions\, each week you will complete work using our online learning platform\, to prepare for the upcoming weeks’ live session skills exercises.  The self-directed learning on Talent LMS will include watching recorded lectures and other videos\, reading articles and cases\, and completing written assignments. Some of this work must be completed before the training begins; the rest must be done between the live sessions. You should expect 8-10 hours of this self-directed work per week\, in addition to the live sessions. The live sessions include discussions and small group skills exercises that you prepare for in advance. The prep time for the skills based exercises is 2-3 hours per week. \nTraining dates: \nThursday\, April 23\, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Welcome and Intro day (on Zoom) \nApril 24-27  (Pre work on your own on Talent LMS (online learning management system) \nLive sessions:  9:30 am to 4:30 pm (Boston\, Worcester) \nApril 28\, 29\, 30\, 2026 (Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday) \nMay  7\, 8\, 2026  (Thursday\, Friday) \nMay 12\, 13\,15\, 2026  (Tue\, Wed\, Friday)
URL:https://publiccounsel-test.sentree.io/event/cpcs-nlt-zealous-advocacy-certification-2/2026-05-07/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260706T163417
CREATED:20260324T161417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T161417Z
UID:10001796-1778232600-1778259600@publiccounsel-test.sentree.io
SUMMARY:CPCS NLT/Zealous Advocacy Certification
DESCRIPTION:Certification Training for Bar Advocates and New CPCS PDD and YAD Staff Attorneys \nBy Application Only \nCPCS Bar Advocate Training Application updated 9.2023 \nThe Zealous Advocacy Training Program involves two in-person training days per week (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) for a total of 8 in-person training days over 4-5 weeks. \nIn addition to the in-person sessions\, each week you will complete work using our online learning platform\, to prepare for the upcoming weeks’ live session skills exercises.  The self-directed learning on Talent LMS will include watching recorded lectures and other videos\, reading articles and cases\, and completing written assignments. Some of this work must be completed before the training begins; the rest must be done between the live sessions. You should expect 8-10 hours of this self-directed work per week\, in addition to the live sessions. The live sessions include discussions and small group skills exercises that you prepare for in advance. The prep time for the skills based exercises is 2-3 hours per week. \nTraining dates: \nThursday\, April 23\, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Welcome and Intro day (on Zoom) \nApril 24-27  (Pre work on your own on Talent LMS (online learning management system) \nLive sessions:  9:30 am to 4:30 pm (Boston\, Worcester) \nApril 28\, 29\, 30\, 2026 (Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday) \nMay  7\, 8\, 2026  (Thursday\, Friday) \nMay 12\, 13\,15\, 2026  (Tue\, Wed\, Friday)
URL:https://publiccounsel-test.sentree.io/event/cpcs-nlt-zealous-advocacy-certification-2/2026-05-08/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260706T163417
CREATED:20260324T150457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T152206Z
UID:10001501-1778508000-1778511600@publiccounsel-test.sentree.io
SUMMARY:K9 Issues in Criminal Cases
DESCRIPTION:More info TBA.
URL:https://publiccounsel-test.sentree.io/event/k9-issues-in-criminal-cases/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260706T163417
CREATED:20260324T150452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T152204Z
UID:10001500-1778508000-1778515200@publiccounsel-test.sentree.io
SUMMARY:Probate and Family Court Guardianship Training for non-CAFL attorneys
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 6\, 3:00-4:00\, Orientation on Zoom \nMonday\, May 11\, 2:00-4:30\, Zoom \nThursday\, May 14\, 9:30-4:30\, in person in Worcester (Board room and conference room A) \nMonday\, May 18\, 2:00-4:30\, Zoom \n  \nMore information coming soon!
URL:https://publiccounsel-test.sentree.io/event/probate-and-family-court-guardianship-training-for-non-cafl-attorneys/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T163000
DTSTAMP:20260706T163417
CREATED:20260324T150457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T152202Z
UID:10001499-1778508000-1778517000@publiccounsel-test.sentree.io
SUMMARY:CAFL Guardianship of Minors Training
DESCRIPTION:CAFL Guardianship of Minors Training:\nCAFL is now accepting applications from experienced Probate and Family Court attorneys for its May 2026 Certification Training to represent Children\, Parents and Guardians in Guardianship of Minor Proceedings in the Probate and Family Court. The training will be a mix of live Zoom sessions\, an in-person training day\, and self-directed work.  The live Zoom sessions will take place on May 6\, 2026\, from 3:00-4:00 pm\, and May 11 & May 18\, 2026\, from 2:00-4:30 pm. The in-person training day will take place on May 14\, 2026\, from 9:30 am-4:30 pm\, in Worcester\, MA. The agency actively seeks to diversify its private attorney panel membership.  Applications for the guardian certification training close on April 1\, 2026.  If you have any questions about the training\, please email caflattorney@publiccounsel.net.  Interested attorneys can apply through the Application Portal HERE. This training is not for attorneys already certified to represent children and parents in care and protection matters. More information can be found in the attached notice.
URL:https://publiccounsel-test.sentree.io/event/cafl-guardianship-of-minors-training-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T170000
DTSTAMP:20260706T163417
CREATED:20260324T161417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T161417Z
UID:10001797-1778578200-1778605200@publiccounsel-test.sentree.io
SUMMARY:CPCS NLT/Zealous Advocacy Certification
DESCRIPTION:Certification Training for Bar Advocates and New CPCS PDD and YAD Staff Attorneys \nBy Application Only \nCPCS Bar Advocate Training Application updated 9.2023 \nThe Zealous Advocacy Training Program involves two in-person training days per week (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) for a total of 8 in-person training days over 4-5 weeks. \nIn addition to the in-person sessions\, each week you will complete work using our online learning platform\, to prepare for the upcoming weeks’ live session skills exercises.  The self-directed learning on Talent LMS will include watching recorded lectures and other videos\, reading articles and cases\, and completing written assignments. Some of this work must be completed before the training begins; the rest must be done between the live sessions. You should expect 8-10 hours of this self-directed work per week\, in addition to the live sessions. The live sessions include discussions and small group skills exercises that you prepare for in advance. The prep time for the skills based exercises is 2-3 hours per week. \nTraining dates: \nThursday\, April 23\, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Welcome and Intro day (on Zoom) \nApril 24-27  (Pre work on your own on Talent LMS (online learning management system) \nLive sessions:  9:30 am to 4:30 pm (Boston\, Worcester) \nApril 28\, 29\, 30\, 2026 (Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday) \nMay  7\, 8\, 2026  (Thursday\, Friday) \nMay 12\, 13\,15\, 2026  (Tue\, Wed\, Friday)
URL:https://publiccounsel-test.sentree.io/event/cpcs-nlt-zealous-advocacy-certification-2/2026-05-12/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T170000
DTSTAMP:20260706T163417
CREATED:20260324T161417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T161417Z
UID:10001798-1778664600-1778691600@publiccounsel-test.sentree.io
SUMMARY:CPCS NLT/Zealous Advocacy Certification
DESCRIPTION:Certification Training for Bar Advocates and New CPCS PDD and YAD Staff Attorneys \nBy Application Only \nCPCS Bar Advocate Training Application updated 9.2023 \nThe Zealous Advocacy Training Program involves two in-person training days per week (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) for a total of 8 in-person training days over 4-5 weeks. \nIn addition to the in-person sessions\, each week you will complete work using our online learning platform\, to prepare for the upcoming weeks’ live session skills exercises.  The self-directed learning on Talent LMS will include watching recorded lectures and other videos\, reading articles and cases\, and completing written assignments. Some of this work must be completed before the training begins; the rest must be done between the live sessions. You should expect 8-10 hours of this self-directed work per week\, in addition to the live sessions. The live sessions include discussions and small group skills exercises that you prepare for in advance. The prep time for the skills based exercises is 2-3 hours per week. \nTraining dates: \nThursday\, April 23\, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Welcome and Intro day (on Zoom) \nApril 24-27  (Pre work on your own on Talent LMS (online learning management system) \nLive sessions:  9:30 am to 4:30 pm (Boston\, Worcester) \nApril 28\, 29\, 30\, 2026 (Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday) \nMay  7\, 8\, 2026  (Thursday\, Friday) \nMay 12\, 13\,15\, 2026  (Tue\, Wed\, Friday)
URL:https://publiccounsel-test.sentree.io/event/cpcs-nlt-zealous-advocacy-certification-2/2026-05-13/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260706T163417
CREATED:20260324T150450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T152200Z
UID:10001498-1778745600-1778778000@publiccounsel-test.sentree.io
SUMMARY:YAD - Y.O. Summit
DESCRIPTION:Y.O. Summit \nMay 14.2026 \nFour hours \nDetails TBD \nRegister here
URL:https://publiccounsel-test.sentree.io/event/yad-y-o-summit/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T163000
DTSTAMP:20260706T163417
CREATED:20260324T150452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T152130Z
UID:10001497-1778751000-1778776200@publiccounsel-test.sentree.io
SUMMARY:Probate and Family Court Guardianship Training for non-CAFL attorneys
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 6\, 3:00-4:00\, Orientation on Zoom \nMonday\, May 11\, 2:00-4:30\, Zoom \nThursday\, May 14\, 9:30-4:30\, in person in Worcester (Board room and conference room A) \nMonday\, May 18\, 2:00-4:30\, Zoom \n  \nMore information coming soon!
URL:https://publiccounsel-test.sentree.io/event/probate-and-family-court-guardianship-training-for-non-cafl-attorneys-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T163000
DTSTAMP:20260706T163417
CREATED:20260324T150457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T152128Z
UID:10001496-1778751000-1778776200@publiccounsel-test.sentree.io
SUMMARY:CAFL Guardianship of Minors Training
DESCRIPTION:CAFL Guardianship of Minors Training:\nCAFL is now accepting applications from experienced Probate and Family Court attorneys for its May 2026 Certification Training to represent Children\, Parents and Guardians in Guardianship of Minor Proceedings in the Probate and Family Court. The training will be a mix of live Zoom sessions\, an in-person training day\, and self-directed work.  The live Zoom sessions will take place on May 6\, 2026\, from 3:00-4:00 pm\, and May 11 & May 18\, 2026\, from 2:00-4:30 pm. The in-person training day will take place on May 14\, 2026\, from 9:30 am-4:30 pm\, in Worcester\, MA. The agency actively seeks to diversify its private attorney panel membership.  Applications for the guardian certification training close on April 1\, 2026.  If you have any questions about the training\, please email caflattorney@publiccounsel.net.  Interested attorneys can apply through the Application Portal HERE. This training is not for attorneys already certified to represent children and parents in care and protection matters. More information can be found in the attached notice.
URL:https://publiccounsel-test.sentree.io/event/cafl-guardianship-of-minors-training-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260706T163417
CREATED:20260324T161417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T161417Z
UID:10001799-1778837400-1778864400@publiccounsel-test.sentree.io
SUMMARY:CPCS NLT/Zealous Advocacy Certification
DESCRIPTION:Certification Training for Bar Advocates and New CPCS PDD and YAD Staff Attorneys \nBy Application Only \nCPCS Bar Advocate Training Application updated 9.2023 \nThe Zealous Advocacy Training Program involves two in-person training days per week (9:30 am to 4:30 pm) for a total of 8 in-person training days over 4-5 weeks. \nIn addition to the in-person sessions\, each week you will complete work using our online learning platform\, to prepare for the upcoming weeks’ live session skills exercises.  The self-directed learning on Talent LMS will include watching recorded lectures and other videos\, reading articles and cases\, and completing written assignments. Some of this work must be completed before the training begins; the rest must be done between the live sessions. You should expect 8-10 hours of this self-directed work per week\, in addition to the live sessions. The live sessions include discussions and small group skills exercises that you prepare for in advance. The prep time for the skills based exercises is 2-3 hours per week. \nTraining dates: \nThursday\, April 23\, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Welcome and Intro day (on Zoom) \nApril 24-27  (Pre work on your own on Talent LMS (online learning management system) \nLive sessions:  9:30 am to 4:30 pm (Boston\, Worcester) \nApril 28\, 29\, 30\, 2026 (Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday) \nMay  7\, 8\, 2026  (Thursday\, Friday) \nMay 12\, 13\,15\, 2026  (Tue\, Wed\, Friday)
URL:https://publiccounsel-test.sentree.io/event/cpcs-nlt-zealous-advocacy-certification-2/2026-05-15/
ORGANIZER;CN="CPCS Training Department":MAILTO:cpcs_training@publiccounsel.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T163000
DTSTAMP:20260706T163417
CREATED:20260324T150452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T152126Z
UID:10001495-1779112800-1779121800@publiccounsel-test.sentree.io
SUMMARY:Probate and Family Court Guardianship Training for non-CAFL attorneys
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 6\, 3:00-4:00\, Orientation on Zoom \nMonday\, May 11\, 2:00-4:30\, Zoom \nThursday\, May 14\, 9:30-4:30\, in person in Worcester (Board room and conference room A) \nMonday\, May 18\, 2:00-4:30\, Zoom \n  \nMore information coming soon!
URL:https://publiccounsel-test.sentree.io/event/probate-and-family-court-guardianship-training-for-non-cafl-attorneys-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T163000
DTSTAMP:20260706T163417
CREATED:20260324T150457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T152122Z
UID:10001494-1779112800-1779121800@publiccounsel-test.sentree.io
SUMMARY:CAFL Guardianship of Minors Training
DESCRIPTION:CAFL Guardianship of Minors Training:\nCAFL is now accepting applications from experienced Probate and Family Court attorneys for its May 2026 Certification Training to represent Children\, Parents and Guardians in Guardianship of Minor Proceedings in the Probate and Family Court. The training will be a mix of live Zoom sessions\, an in-person training day\, and self-directed work.  The live Zoom sessions will take place on May 6\, 2026\, from 3:00-4:00 pm\, and May 11 & May 18\, 2026\, from 2:00-4:30 pm. The in-person training day will take place on May 14\, 2026\, from 9:30 am-4:30 pm\, in Worcester\, MA. The agency actively seeks to diversify its private attorney panel membership.  Applications for the guardian certification training close on April 1\, 2026.  If you have any questions about the training\, please email caflattorney@publiccounsel.net.  Interested attorneys can apply through the Application Portal HERE. This training is not for attorneys already certified to represent children and parents in care and protection matters. More information can be found in the attached notice.
URL:https://publiccounsel-test.sentree.io/event/cafl-guardianship-of-minors-training-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T140000
DTSTAMP:20260706T163417
CREATED:20260324T152525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T202835Z
UID:10002774-1779868800-1779890400@publiccounsel-test.sentree.io
SUMMARY:Creative Briefing
DESCRIPTION:More info to come.
URL:https://publiccounsel-test.sentree.io/event/creative-briefing/2026-05-27/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T130000
DTSTAMP:20260706T163417
CREATED:20260324T150450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T152120Z
UID:10001493-1779883200-1779886800@publiccounsel-test.sentree.io
SUMMARY:MAY MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk
DESCRIPTION:MAY MHLD RED (Race\, Equity and Diversity) Talk \nVirtual Event \nMay 27\, 2026 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \nDrop-in Lunch & Learn to build on other recent race trainings and support you in your MHLD practice! \nTHIS PROGRAM QUALIFIES FOR 1 CLE ON THE MHLD TRIAL & APPEALS PANEL \nBring your lunch and come join your colleagues on MHLD staff and panel to talk informally and brainstorm about raising race in our cases. Do you believe that your client’s mental health treatment\, admission to a facility or petition for commitment/guardianship is being impacted by racial bias? \nThis is also a chance to case crunch your cases with your colleagues over lunch! \nCome join us! \nPlease use the link below to register in advance. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/v5ifNc-XTtyDEIyJID98wA
URL:https://publiccounsel-test.sentree.io/event/may-mhld-red-race-equity-and-diversity-talk-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T160000
DTSTAMP:20260706T163417
CREATED:20260324T150457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T152104Z
UID:10001492-1779962400-1779984000@publiccounsel-test.sentree.io
SUMMARY:Understanding Youth Behavior Through a Trauma\, Equity\, and Resilience Lens
DESCRIPTION:The Office of the Child Advocate has coordinated this full-day training opportunity for anyone who works in the juvenile court with a focus on delinquency and child requiring assistance cases. The goal is to give you the knowledge and tools you need to apply a trauma-responsive\, developmentally-informed\, equity-centered lens in your work. The training is free\, each session is approved for 5.5 CLE for YAD and CAFL\, and breakfast and lunch is included. To maximize accessibility\, this training will be delivered four times in different locations: \n  \nMay 28\, 2026\, 10:00am-4:00pm: YWCA of Western MA\, Springfield\, MA \nJune 10\, 2026\, 10:00am-4:00pm: UMass Dartmouth School of Law\, Dartmouth\, MA
URL:https://publiccounsel-test.sentree.io/event/understanding-youth-behavior-through-a-trauma-equity-and-resilience-lens-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T140000
DTSTAMP:20260706T163417
CREATED:20260324T150450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T152102Z
UID:10001491-1779973200-1779976800@publiccounsel-test.sentree.io
SUMMARY:YAD - Delinquency/Y.O. Practice In Front of a New Judges
DESCRIPTION:Delinquency/Y.O. Practice In Front of a New Judges \nMay 28\, 2026 \n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM \nDetails TBD. \nRemote Training Through Zoom \nRegister here
URL:https://publiccounsel-test.sentree.io/event/yad-delinquency-y-o-practice-in-front-of-a-new-judges/
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