The Michigan Judicial Institute and Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Services will present the webinar “Building the Village, Part 2: Educational Advocacy” on Friday, March 28, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
Speaking at the webinar will be Lynda McGhee, co-executive director, Michigan Children’s Law Center; and Judith New, education advocate, Michigan Children’s Law Center. The speakers will discuss:
• The role of an Education Advocate.
• The most common challenges found in Juvenile Justice/Child Welfare cases.
• An overview of Special Education laws.
• Using an Education Advocate to overcome barriers in school or to address court involvement (progress report to court).
• Advancing educational goals without an advocate.
To register for the webinar, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.”
Speaking at the webinar will be Lynda McGhee, co-executive director, Michigan Children’s Law Center; and Judith New, education advocate, Michigan Children’s Law Center. The speakers will discuss:
• The role of an Education Advocate.
• The most common challenges found in Juvenile Justice/Child Welfare cases.
• An overview of Special Education laws.
• Using an Education Advocate to overcome barriers in school or to address court involvement (progress report to court).
• Advancing educational goals without an advocate.
To register for the webinar, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.”
