SHIELDcon

SHIELDcon

By SHIELD Task Force

Gain essential skills to protect students and prevent child sexual abuse. Continuing education credits available.

Date and time

Location

Valley Park Conference Center

1 Valley Park Drive Hurricane, WV 25526

Agenda

8:30 AM

Opening Plenary & Awards

Erin Merryn

10:00 AM

Understanding Youth With Problematic Sexual Behaviors

Tracy Shroyer-Carlyle

Understanding Youth With Problematic Sexual Behaviors: Dispelling Myths, Supporting Children

10:00 AM

What Trauma Looks Like in the Classroom

Monica DellaMea

10:00 AM

Protecting Kids on Campus

Cortney Simmons

11:00 AM

Lunch

12:00 PM

Afternoon Plenary

Jim Harris

1:30 PM

Healing Isn’t Linear, But It's Worth It

Diane Tarantini

Melanie Barton

A conversation about resiliency factors and how educators and communities can support and encourage survivors on their journeys.

1:30 PM

When a Child Discloses: A Teacher's Guide to Reporting Abuse in WV

Carlton Smith

1:30 AM

Recognizing Human Trafficking in WV

Angie Conn

3:00 PM

Closing Plenary

Robert Peters

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Highlights

  • 7 hours 30 minutes
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Highlights

  • 7 hours 30 minutes
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Family & Education • Education

Join us for SHIELDCon, a conference designed specifically for educators dedicated to protecting children and fostering a resilient learning environment. This event will provide practical strategies, expert insights, and professional networking opportunities to help you navigate challenging situations and support the well-being of both yourself and your students.


***Continuing education credits available.***

  • Law enforcement: 7 hours of in-service credit (course #A2025-102)


Hotel Information: Hampton Inn, 511 State Route 34, Hurricane, WV 25526

Please book soon to guarantee a convenient location to the conference center. Call 304-760-7292 Ext. 0, or book online here. For the GSA Rate, choose "Special Rates," and then enter GVT. If you are tax-exempt, please be prepared to share that form at check-in.

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$75 – $95
Nov 19 · 8:30 AM EST