The Through the Eyes of the Child Initiative is now an accredited sponsor of MCLE events. A number of our previous live trainings are or will soon be available for On Demand MCLE Credit. On Demand training opportunities allow you to view videos of the training sessions, access the corresponding training materials, interact with the trainers, and earn MCLE credits all on your computer and for a very low price.
Information for attorneys about the MCLE system can be found on their website. Additionally, they have posted a tutorial describing how to use the MCLE website.
*Trainings that are relevant to GAL practice will also be eligible for Advanced GAL credit. The MCLE office will be evaluating trainings for GAL relevance and will be granting Advanced GAL credit. If you have any questions about whether a program will be eligible for GAL, please contact MCLE (402.471.3137).
If you are applying for GAL credit on your MCLE profile, please see the following instructions issued by the MCLE Commission:
"Please use the function "Apply for Guardian Ad Litem Approval" from within your personal account on Nebraska MCLE Online to request GAL appointee status and/or to have your current status extended for another year. This function/application does ask for a certificate of attendance to be attached. But, we will accept a personal statement as the attachment. Please be sure to indicate the course you took, course sponsor and course activity number in your statement to expedite your request. Your application essentially initiates a review of your record/current transcript by which we will confirm whether or not you can be approved for GAL appointee status and/or if your current appointment can be extended for another year."
Current On Demand MCLE Opportunities (listed by topic area):
Child Well-Being
- Ethics, Best Practices, or Both? Ethical Dilemmas in Child Welfare Cases for the Nebraska GAL Margaret A. Burt, J.D. (2011 Lecture Series)
- The Hallmarks of Effective, Ethical Representation of Very Young Children in Child Abuse and Neglect Cases Candice L. Maze (2011 Lecture Series)
- Children's Sexual Behavior: What's Common, What's Concerning, and What to Do? Jane F. Silovsky (2011 Regional Conference)
Cultural Considerations
- Immigration Issues in Juvenile Court Kristen Jackson (2011 Lecture Series)
Substance Abuse
- How do we achieve timely reunification and prevent re-entry? Getting substance abuse treatment right the first time Pam Baston (2011 Lecture Series)
- Nebraska's Response to Substance Abusing Parents in Child Welfare: Data and Implications from a Court File Review Pam Baston (2011 Regional Conference)
Domestic Violence
- Recognizing Domestic Violence in Child Welfare Cases Toni Jensen (2011 Regional Conference)
Legal Issues
- Legislative and Caselaw Updates Part I - Sarah Helvey Part II - Jessica Hilderbrand & Sarah Helvey (2011 Regional Conference)
