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: Interacting with Courts 2026

By walking through the general purpose and structure of the state court system – as well as the
specific structure, procedures, services, and personnel in probate court – guardians discover how
positive interactions can make them more effect.

As a result of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the structure and functions of the probate court within the Ohio judiciary;
• Follow guidelines and best practices when communicating with judicial officers and court
  personnel;
• Describe the purpose and procedures of court hearings association with guardianship; and
• Interact effectively with the court to serve the individual under guardianship.

Attend one of the following class:

• April 27, 2026 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
• April 28, 2026 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
• April 29, 2026 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

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

RSVP by calling 440-350-5131 or email Chris.Humphrey@LakeBDD.org.

Reference the Guardianship Class Summary for April 2026 Flyer