Region III Training Schedule
Shepherd University is beginning a phased return to in person trainings. The schedule below contains both in person and online trainings. Please be sure to make note of this when selecting a training round. Please remember that in order to participate in an online training, you must meet the following requirements.
In order to participate in virtual training, the following criteria must be met:
Have access to an electronic device (laptop, cellphone, tablet) and a high-speed Internet connection.
High-speed Internet will be a necessity to maintain connection and to hear and see what is happening.
Have reserved/protected space and time for training.
Please make arrangements for children to be cared for while you are in training. This may require parents to participate in different rounds.
Be willing to actively participate.
WV Foster/Adopt PRIDE Training is an interactive experience. Taking part in the online training means that you are willing to be involved in the interactive nature of the training sessions in an online format, including being present on screen during active training times. If you are not on screen with the camera on throughout the ENTIRE training session you WILL NOT receive credit for attending the class.
The upcoming schedule of training rounds can be found below. Click here for information regarding how to reserve your space in training.
Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Round 1 (Online Training) ***CLOSED***
Pre-service PRIDE Training
Trainer: Susan McCoy/Co Trainer: Sarah Tawzer Hegenbart
| Practice/Orientation | Saturday, July 15 | (9:00am-12:00pm) |
| Session 1 | Saturday, July 22 | (9:00am-12:00pm) |
| Session 2 | Saturday, July 29 | (9:00am-12:00pm) |
| Session 3 | Saturday, August 5 | (9:00am-12:00pm) |
| Session 4 | Saturday, August 12 | (9:00am-12:00pm) |
| Session 5 | Saturday, August 19 | (9:00am-12:00pm) |
| Session 6 | Saturday, August 26 | (9:00am-12:00pm) |
| Session 7 | Wednesday, August 30 | (6:00am-9:00pm) |
Trauma Training |
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| Trauma I | Saturday, September 9 | (9:00am-12:00pm) |
| Trauma II | Saturday, September 16 | (9:00am-12:00pm) |
| Trauma III | Saturday, September 23 | (9:00am-12:00pm) |
Registration Deadline: Friday, June 7, 2023
Round 2 (Online Training)
Pre-service PRIDE Training Online Training ****CLOSED****
Chrome Books will be available for loan and Tech support will be available
location: White Hall, Shepherd University 308 North Princess St. Shepherdstown WV 25443
Trainer: Angela Bender/ Co Trainer: Sarah Anders
| Practice/Orientation | Tuesday, August 1 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 1 | Tuesday, August 8 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 2 | Tuesday, August 15 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 3 | Tuesday, August 22 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 4 | Tuesday, August 29 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 5 | Tuesday, September 5 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 6 | Tuesday, September 12 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 7 | Tuesday, September 19 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
Trauma Training |
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| Trauma 1 | Tuesday, September 26 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Trauma 2 | Tuesday, October 3 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Trauma 3 | Tuesday, October 10 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
Registration Deadline: Friday, July 17, 2023
Round 3 (ALL DAY In Person)
Pre-Service PRIDE Training
Trainer: Melissa Hines
Location: BUMFS 539 New Creek Highway Keyser, WV 26726 (off Rt 220- Directly Across from Burger king)
| Practice/Orientation | Wednesday August 9 | (6:00pm-8:00pm) |
| Session 1 | Saturday, August 12 | (9:00am-12:00pm) |
| Session 2 | Saturday, August 12 | (1:oopm -4:00pm) |
| Session 3 | Saturday, August 19 | (9:00am-12:00pm) |
| Session 4 | Saturday, August 19 | (1:oopm -4:00pm) |
| Session 5 | Saturday, August 26 | (9:00am-12:00pm) |
| Session 6 | Saturday, August 26 | (1:oopm -4:00pm) |
| Session 7 | Wednesday, August 30 | (6:00pm-9:00pm) |
Trauma Training |
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| Trauma 1 | Saturday September 9 | (9:00am-12:00pm) |
| Trauma 2 | Saturday September 9 | (1:oopm -4:00pm) |
| Trauma 3 | Saturday September 16 | (9:00am-12:00pm) |
Registration Deadline: Friday, July 21, 2023
https://www.shepherd.edu/pride/pride-registration
Round 4 (online Training)
Pre-Service PRIDE Training ****CLOSED****
Trainer: Suzie McCoy /Co Trainer: Cara Price
| Practice/Orientation | Wednesday, September 6 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 1 | Monday, September 11 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 2 | Wednesday, September 13 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 3 | Monday, September 18 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 4 | Wednesday, September 20 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 5 | Monday, September 25 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 6 | Wednesday, September 27 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 7 | Monday, October 2 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
Trauma Training |
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| Trauma I | Wednesday, October 4 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Trauma II | Wednesday, October 9 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Trauma III | Wednesday, October 11 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
Registration Deadline: Friday August 25 , 2022
Round 5 (Online Training)
Pre-Service PRIDE Training ***CLOSED***
Trainer: Bethany Chapell /Co Trainer: Melissa LePlatt
| Practice/Orientation | Wednesday, September 27 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 1 | Wednesday, October 4 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 2 | Wednesday, October 11 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 3 | Wednesday, October 18 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 4 | Wednesday, October 25 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 5 | Wednesday, November 1 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 6 | Wednesday, November 8 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 7 | Wednesday, November 15 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
Trauma Training |
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| Trauma I | Wednesday, November 29 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Trauma II | Wednesday, December 6 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Trauma III | Wednesday, December 13 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
Registration Deadline: September 15, 2023
https://www.shepherd.edu/pride/pride-registration
Round 6 ( Online Zoom)***CLOSED***
Pre-Service PRIDE Training
Trainer: Melissa Smallwood/Co Trainer: Sarah Tawzer Hegenbart
| Practice/Orientation | Saturday, September 30 | (9:00pm to 12:00pm) | |
| Session 1 | Saturday, October 7 | (9:00am-12:00pm) | |
| Session 2 | Saturday, October 14 | (9:00am-12:00pm) | |
| Session 3 | Saturday, October 21 | (9:00am-12:00pm) | |
| Session 4 | Saturday, October 28 | (9:00am-12:00pm) | |
| Session 5 | Saturday, November 4 | (9:00am-12:00pm) | |
| Session 6 | Saturday, November 11 | (9:00am-12:00pm) | |
| Session 7 | Tuesday, November 14 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) | |
Trauma Training |
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| Trauma 1 | Saturday, November 18 | (9:00am-12:00pm) | |
| Trauma 2 | Saturday, December 2 | (9:00am-12:00pm) | |
| Trauma 3 | Saturday, December 9 | (9:00am-12:00pm) |
Registration Deadline: September 22, 2023
https://www.shepherd.edu/pride/pride-registration
Round 7 ( ALL DAY in person)
Pre-Service PRIDE Training
Trainer: Suzie McCoy
Location: Calvary Southern Baptist Church 743 Morgantown Pike Belington, WV 26250
| Practice/Orientation | Wednesday October 25 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) | Barbour County DHHR 49 Mattaliano Dr Philippi, WV |
| Session 1 | Saturday, October 28 | (9:00am-12:00pm) | |
| Session 2 | Saturday, October 28 | (1:00pm -4:00pm) | |
| Session 3 | Saturday, November 4 | (9:00am-12:00pm) | |
| Session 4 | Saturday, November 4 | (1:00pm -4:00pm) | |
| Session 5 | Saturday, November 11 | (9:00am-12:00pm) | |
| Session 6 | Saturday, November 11 | (1:00pm -4:00pm) | |
| Session 7 | Wednesday, November 15 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) | |
Trauma Training |
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| Trauma 1 | Saturday November 18 | (9:00am-12:00pm) | |
| Trauma 2 | Saturday November 18 | (1:00pm-4:00 pm) | |
| Trauma 3 | Saturday November 25 | (4:00pm- 7:00pm) |
Registration Deadline: October 13, 2023