Juvenile Law Section CLE Recordings
Webinar: An Overview of Special Education in Washington State
This CLE is designed to equip juvenile law attorneys with essential knowledge, resources, and tools necessary to support educational stability and improve academic outcomes for children involved in the legal system. These children often face significant educational challenges stemming from unrecognized trauma, unmet special education needs, frequent school changes, service-related absences, and the imposition of inappropriate disciplinary measures. This training will provide a comprehensive overview of relevant special education laws and policies, with an emphasis on identifying and mitigating these barriers. The objective is to enable juvenile law attorneys to effectively advocate for educational environments that best support their clients' needs.
Faculty:
Helen Caldart, SEALK12, Puyallup, WA
Watch the video. (1 hour, 26 minutes)
This video is not accredited for CLE credit and is available for viewing for up to one year after the live event date (July 11, 2025).
Webinar: Evidence with Judge Michael Schwartz
This seminar will cover:
- Evidentiary rules and the steps for introducing your exhibits
- Laying a foundation for business records and enter them into evidence
- Anticipating and overcoming admission hurdles for expert testimony
- How to get social media posts, texts, emails, and other ESI authenticated and admitted
- Using exceptions to get around the rule against hearsay
- Crafting effective responses and defend against common objections raised by opposing counsel
Faculty:
Judge Michael Schwartz, Pierce County Superior Court, Tacoma, WA
Watch the video. (1 hour)
This video is not accredited for CLE credit and is available for viewing for up to one year after the live event date (March 7, 2026).
