Training Opportunities
Contact Joye.G.Duvall@tn.gov or Shianne.Newell@tn.gov for general questions, or contact the trainers indicated on each tab for questions regarding specific courses.
Contact Shianne.Newell@tn.gov for additional information.
| Date and Time | Course Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2026 - Nov 19, 2026 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Central | TN KEY T4T | Nashville |
| Jan 12, 2027 - Jan 14, 2027 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Central | TN KEY T4T | Nashville |
| Mar 16, 2027 - Mar 18, 2027 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Central | TN KEY T4T | Nashville |
Additional dates to be announced
Contact Tamara.Gray@tn.gov for additional information.
Please note that these trainings are for trainers of the curriculum and not intended for foster parents. If you are a foster parent who neesd to register for a training, please visit the post approval calendar to register for a parent delivery.
| Date and Time | Course | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2026 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Central/ 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Eastern | Trauma Informed Parenting Strategies T4T | Microsoft Teams Webinar |
| Nov 20, 2026 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Central/ 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Eastern | Creating Normalcy through Prudent Parenting T4T | Microsoft Teams Webinar |
| Jan 20, 2027 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Central/ 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Eastern | Trauma Informed Parenting Strategies T4T | Microsoft Teams Webinar |
| Jan 22, 2027 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Central/ 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Eastern | Creating Normalcy through Prudent Parenting T4T | Microsoft Teams Webinar |
| Mar 10, 2027 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Central/ 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Eastern | Trauma Informed Parenting Strategies T4T | Microsoft Teams Webinar |
| Mar 12, 2027 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Central/ 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Eastern | Creating Normalcy through Prudent Parenting T4T | Microsoft Teams Webinar |
Additional dates to be announced
Special Post-Approval T4T Offerings
The courses listed below are available for foster parents to complete as computer-based trainings in Brightspace; however, these trainings may still be delivered live by certified trainers. Select any of the course titles in the table below to register for upcoming T4T offerings.
Additional opportunities to be announced
Participants of CPR & First Aid T4T must be certified in CPR prior to attending the T4T. The registration form linked below will provide a list of available certification training dates. Registrants who are already certified in CPR may submit a copy of their certification for review.
Contact Tamara.Gray@tn.gov for additional information.
| Date and Time | Course Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Central | CPR and First Aid T4T | DCS Statewide Training 200 Athens Way Suite 3C, Haynes Training Room Nashville, TN 37243 |
| Mar 5, 2027 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Central | CPR and First Aid T4T | DCS Statewide Training 200 Athens Way Suite 3C, Haynes Training Room Nashville, TN 37243 |
Registration for CPR & First Aid T4T is open ONLY for the next available class. Additional dates are provided for informational purposes until the following offering is open for registration.
Supervisors MUST complete the Profile of Parenting Study training BEFORE attending POPS Supervisor training.
Contact Shianne.Newell@tn.gov or Joye.G.Duvall@tn.gov for additional information.
| Date and Time | Course Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2026 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Central | Profile of Parenting Study | Nashville |
| Dec 17, 2026 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Central | POPS Supervisor Training | Nashville |
| Feb 10, 2027 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Central | Profile of Parenting Study | Nashville |
| Feb 11, 2027 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Central | POPS Supervisor Training | Nashville |
Additional dates to be announced
Provider Case Manager Pre-Service Training for Trainers is a 3-day in-person training covering an overview of the pre-service curriculum and concepts as well as teach backs from participants. Competency categories and topics include Child Welfare Mission and Values; Role of Child Welfare Agency; DCS Practice Wheel; and Self-Awareness.
| Date and Time | Course Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 - Sep 3, 2026 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Eastern | Provider Case Manager Pre-service T4T | 2700 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, TN 37921 |
| Nov 3, 2026 - Nov 5, 2026 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Central | Provider Case Manager Pre-service T4T | 200 Athens Way Nashville, TN 37228 |
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