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)

Pre-service PRIDE Training
Trainer: Susan McCoy/Co Trainer: Sarah Tawzer Hegenbart

Registration Deadline: Friday, July 7, 2023

https://www.shepherd.edu/pride/pride-registration

Round 2 (Online Training)    
Pre-service PRIDE Training  Online Training

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

Registration Deadline: Friday, July 28, 2023  

https://www.shepherd.edu/pride/pride-registration

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)

Registration Deadline: Friday, July 21, 2023

https://www.shepherd.edu/pride/pride-registration

Round 4   (online Training)

Pre-Service PRIDE Training

Trainer: Suzie McCoy /Co Trainer: Cara Price

Registration Deadline: Friday August 25 , 2022

https://www.shepherd.edu/pride/pride-registration

Round 5   (Online Training)
Pre-Service PRIDE Training

Trainer: Bethany Chapell /Co Trainer: Melissa LePlatt

Registration Deadline: September 15, 2023

https://www.shepherd.edu/pride/pride-registration

Round 6  ( Online Zoom)
Pre-Service PRIDE Training   
Trainer: Melissa Smallwood/Co Trainer: Sarah Tawzer Hegenbart 

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 

Registration Deadline: October 13, 2023

https://www.shepherd.edu/pride/pride-registration