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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

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

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, 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

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

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 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)

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 

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

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

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

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

Round 5   (Online Training)
Pre-Service PRIDE Training

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

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)
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 Thursday, November 14     (6:00pm to 9:00pm)  

Trauma Training 

Trauma 1 Saturday,  November 19 (9:00am-12:00pm)
Trauma 2 Saturday,  December 3 (9:00am-12:00pm)
Trauma 3 Saturday,   December 10 (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 

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

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