Annual Guardianship Training

Event Description

Are you a Guardian appointed by the Probate Court?

If yes, you are required to obtain at least 3 hours of continuing education credits each year. We’re here to help! The Lake County Board of DD/Deepwood is now a Host Site for these classes and will present the courses as offered through the Ohio Supreme Court.

Topic: Navigating Through Ethically Challenging Situations

Guardians often find themselves in the challenging dilemma of remaining person-centered while navigating legal lines and maintaining protective responsibilities. This course focuses on how to best proceed in scenarios that don’t have single, clear, black-and-white solutions. As a result of this course, participants will be able to:

• Prioritize the goals, needs, and preferences of individuals under their care, per national standards, even in challenging situations;
• Follow legal and ethical guidelines in confronting issues with individuals under their care;
• Use decision-making models in determining the appropriate resolution to those issues; and
• Interact with the courts as required or appropriate in resolving issues.

Attend one of the following class:

• October 15, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• November 17, 2026 from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Location: Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/Deepwood – Building C (VGC), 8121 Deepwood Boulevard, Mentor, Ohio 44060 

RSVP by calling 440-350-5154 or email Jackie.Sheridan@LakeBDD.org.

This training is also available online. To access online trainings, scan the QR code on the Guardianship Class Flyer for October – November 2026 or visit www.SupremeCourt.Ohio.Gov/Ohio-Adult-Guardianship-Education-Program/.