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) ****CLOSED****
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 to 8:00pm) |
| Session 1 | Saturday, August 12 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) |
| Session 2 | Saturday, August 12 | (1:oopm t0 4:00pm) |
| Session 3 | Saturday, August 19 | (9:00am t0 12:00pm) |
| Session 4 | Saturday, August 19 | (1:oopm to 4:00pm) |
| Session 5 | Saturday, August 26 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) |
| Session 6 | Saturday, August 26 | (1:oopm to 4:00pm) |
| Session 7 | Wednesday, August 30 | (6:00pm to 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
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
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
Round 7 ( ALL DAY in person)
Pre-Service PRIDE Training ****CLOSED****
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
Round 8 ( Online Zoom)
Pre-Service PRIDE Training
Trainer: Melissa Smallwood/Co Trainer: Cara Price
| Practice/Orientation | Saturday, January 6 | (9:00pm to 12:00pm) | |
| Session 1 | Saturday, January 13 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) | |
| Session 2 | Saturday, January 20 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) | |
| Session 3 | Saturday, January 27 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) | |
| Session 4 | Saturday, February 3 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) | |
| Session 5 | Saturday, February 10 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) | |
| Session 6 | Saturday, February 17 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) | |
| Session 7 | Thursday, February 22 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) | |
Trauma Training |
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| Trauma 1 | Saturday, February 24 | (9:00am-12:00pm) | |
| Trauma 2 | Saturday, March 2 | (9:00am-12:00pm) | |
| Trauma 3 | Saturday, March 9 | (9:00am-12:00pm) |
Registration Deadline: December 29, 2023
https://www.shepherd.edu/pride/pride-registration
Round 9 (Online Training)
Pre-service PRIDE Training Online Training
***Please Note This is A Daytime Round***
Trainer: Angela Bender/ Co Trainer: Sarah Anders
| Practice/Orientation | Thursday, January 11 | (10:00am to 1:00pm) |
| Session 1 | Thursday, January 18 | (10:00am to 1:00pm) |
| Session 2 | Thursday, January 25 | (10:00am to 1:00pm) |
| Session 3 | Thursday, February 1 | (10:00am to 1:00pm) |
| Session 4 | Thursday, February 8 | (10:00am to 1:00pm) |
| Session 5 | Thursday, February 15 | (10:00am to 1:00pm) |
| Session 6 | Thursday, February 22 | (10:00am to 1:00pm) |
| Session 7 | Thursday, February 29 | (10:00am to 1:00pm) |
Trauma Training |
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| Trauma 1 | Thursday, March 7 | (10:00am to 1:00pm) |
| Trauma 2 | Thursday, March 14 | (10:00am to 1:00pm) |
| Trauma 3 | Thursday, March 21 | (10:00am to 1:00pm) |
Registration Deadline: Friday, January 5, 2024
https://www.shepherd.edu/pride/pride-registration
Round 10 (Online Training)
Pre-Service PRIDE Training
Trainer: Bethany Chapell /Co Trainer: Melissa LePlatt
| Practice/Orientation | Wednesday, January 31 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 1 | Wednesday, February 7 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 2 | Wednesday, February 14 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 3 | Wednesday, February 21 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 4 | Wednesday, February 28 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 5 | Wednesday, March 6 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 6 | Wednesday, March 13 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 7 | Wednesday, March 20 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
Trauma Training |
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| Trauma I | Wednesday, March 27 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Trauma II | Wednesday, April 3 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Trauma III | Wednesday, April 10 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
Registration Deadline: Friday, January 26, 2024
https://www.shepherd.edu/pride/pride-registration
Round 11 (In Person training)
Pre-Service PRIDE Training
Trainer: Dorothy Minch/Co Trainer: Maria Yoder
Location: 18351 Veterans Memorial Hwy Kingwood, WV 26537
| Practice/Orientation | Monday, March 4 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 1 | Monday, March 11 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 2 | Monday, March 18 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 3 | Monday, March 25 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 4 | Monday, April 1 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 5 | Monday, April 8 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 6 | Monday, April 15 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 7 | Monday, April 22 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 23, 2024
https://www.shepherd.edu/pride/pride-registration
Round 12 (Online Training)
Pre-Service PRIDE Training
Trainer: Suzie McCoy /Co Trainer: Cara Price
| Practice/Orientation | Tuesday, March 5 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 1 | Thursday, March 7 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 2 | Tuesday, March 12 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 3 | Thursday, March 14 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 4 | Tuesday, March 19 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 5 | Thursday, March 21 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 6 | Tuesday, March 26 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Session 7 | Thursday, March 28 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
Trauma Training |
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| Trauma I | Tuesday, April 2 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Trauma II | Thursday, April 4 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
| Trauma III | Tuesday, April 9 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 1, 2024
https://www.shepherd.edu/pride/pride-registration
Round 13 ( Online Zoom)
Pre-Service PRIDE Training
Trainer: Melissa Smallwood/Co Trainer: Sarah Hegenbart-Tawzer
| Practice/Orientation | Saturday, April 6 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) |
| Session 1 | Saturday, April 13 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) |
| Session 2 | Saturday, April 20 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) |
| Session 3 | Saturday, April 27 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) |
| Session 4 | Saturday, May 4 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) |
| Session 5 | Saturday, May 11 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) |
| Session 6 | Saturday, May 18 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) |
| Session 7 | Thursday, May 23rd | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
Trauma Training |
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| Trauma 1 | Saturday, June 1 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) |
| Trauma 2 | Saturday, June 8 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) |
| Trauma 3 | Saturday, June 15 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) |
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 29, 2024
https://www.shepherd.edu/pride/pride-registration
Round 14 ( ALL DAY in person)
Pre-Service PRIDE Training
Trainer: Suzie McCoy/Co Trainer: Cara Price
Location: Calvary Southern Baptist Church 743 Morgantown Pike Belington, WV 26250
| Practice/Orientation | Wednesday, April 9 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) | Barbour County DHHR 49 Mattaliano Dr Philippi, WV |
| Session 1 | Saturday, April 13 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) | |
| Session 2 | Saturday, April 13 | (1:00pm t0 4:00pm) | |
| Session 3 | Saturday, April 20 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) | |
| Session 4 | Saturday, April 20 | (1:00pm to 4:00pm) | |
| Session 5 | Saturday, April 27 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) | |
| Session 6 | Saturday, April 27 | (1:00pm to 4:00pm) | |
| Session 7 | Wednesday, May 1 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) | |
Trauma Training |
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| Trauma 1 | Saturday May 4 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) | |
| Trauma 2 | Saturday May 4 | (1:00pm to 4:00 pm) | |
| Trauma 3 | Saturday May 11 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) | |
Registration Deadline: Friday, April 5, 2023
https://www.shepherd.edu/pride/pride-registration
Round 15 (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, April 10 | (6:00pm t0 9:00pm) |
| Session 1 | Saturday, April 13 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) |
| Session 2 | Saturday, April 13 | (1:oopm to 4:00pm) |
| Session 3 | Saturday, April 20 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) |
| Session 4 | Saturday, April 20 | (1:oopm to 4:00pm) |
| Session 5 | Saturday, April 27 | (9:00am to 12:00pm) |
| Session 6 | Saturday, April 27 | (1:oopm to 4:00pm) |
| Session 7 | Wednesday, May 1 | (6:00pm to 9:00pm) |
Trauma Training |
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| Trauma 1 | Saturday, May 4 | (9:00am-12:00pm) |
| Trauma 2 | Saturday, May 4 | (1:oopm -4:00pm) |
| Trauma 3 | Saturday, May 11 | (9:00am-12:00pm) |
Registration Deadline: Friday, March 29, 2024