Training Opportunities
Contact Joye.G.Duvall@tn.gov or Bethany.Henderson@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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 - Jul 9, 2026 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Central |
TN KEY T4T | Nashville |
| Sep 15, 2026 - Sep 17, 2026 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Central |
TN KEY T4T | Nashville |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Central/ 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Eastern |
Trauma Informed Parenting Strategies T4T | Microsoft Teams Webinar |
| Jul 17, 2026 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Central/ 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Eastern |
Creating Normalcy through Prudent Parenting T4T | Microsoft Teams Webinar |
| Sep 9, 2026 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Central/ 9:30 am - 5:30 pm Eastern |
Trauma Informed Parenting Strategies T4T | Microsoft Teams Webinar |
| Sep 11, 2026 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Central/ 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Eastern |
Creating Normalcy through Prudent Parenting T4T | Microsoft Teams Webinar |
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.
| Date and Time | Course | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Central/ 9:30 am - 1:00 pm Eastern |
Positive Parenting T4T | Microsoft Teams Webinar |
| Jul 29, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Central/ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern |
What to Know about Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking T4T | Microsoft Teams Webinar |
| Jul 31, 2026 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Central/ 9:30 am - 1:00 pm Eastern |
Loving and Letting Go T4T | Microsoft Teams Webinar |
| Jul 31, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Central/ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Eastern |
Engaging and Parenting Teens T4T | Microsoft Teams Webinar |
| Aug 5, 2026 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Central/ 9:30 am - 1:00 pm Eastern |
Caring for the Child with Sexual Trauma T4T | Microsoft Teams Webinar |
| Aug 5, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Central/ 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm Eastern |
Creating Teachable Moments T4T | Microsoft Teams Webinar |
| Aug 6, 2026 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Central/ 9:30 am - 1:00 pm Eastern |
Working with BIrth Parents and Visitation T4T | Microsoft Teams Webinar |
| Aug 6, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Central/ 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm Eastern |
Helping Children Make Transitions T4T | Microsoft Teams Webinar |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Central |
CPR and First Aid T4T |
DCS Statewide Training 200 Athens Way 2nd Floor, Conference Room A Nashville, TN 37243 |
| Sep 3, 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Central |
Profile of Parenting Study | Nashville |
| Jun 11, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Central |
POPS Supervisor Training | Nashville |
| Aug 26, 2026 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Central |
Profile of Parenting Study | Nashville |
| Aug 27, 2026 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Central |
POPS Supervisor Training | Nashville |
| Oct 21 2026 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Central |
Profile of Parenting Study | Nashville |
| Oct 22, 2026 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Central |
POPS Supervisor Training | Nashville |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 - Jun 25, 2026 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Central |
Provider Case Manager Pre-service T4T | 200 Athens Way Nashville, TN 37228 |
| 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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