# Event Details - **Event Name**: SHIELDcon - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 08:30 am – Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Gain essential skills to protect students and prevent child sexual abuse. Continuing education credits available.About this EventJoin 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.***Hotel Information: Hampton Inn, 511 State Route 34, Hurricane, WV 25526Please 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.Agenda?: 08:30 AMOpening Plenary & AwardsHost: Erin Merryn?: 10:00 AM Understanding Youth With Problematic Sexual BehaviorsHost: Tracy Shroyer-CarlyleInfo: Understanding Youth With Problematic Sexual Behaviors: Dispelling Myths, Supporting Children?: 10:00 AMWhat Trauma Looks Like in the ClassroomHost: Monica DellaMea?: 10:00 AMProtecting Kids on CampusHost: Cortney Simmons?: 11:00 AMLunch?: 12:00 PMAfternoon PlenaryHost: Jim Harris?: 01:30 PMHealing Isn’t Linear, But It's Worth ItHost: Diane TarantiniInfo: A conversation about resiliency factors and how educators and communities can support and encourage survivors on their journeys. ?: 01:30 PMWhen a Child Discloses: A Teacher's Guide to Reporting Abuse in WVHost: Carlton Smith?: 01:30 AMRecognizing Human Trafficking in WVHost: Angie Conn?: 03:00 PMClosing PlenaryHost: Robert Peters - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hurricane/shieldcon/100001656259158729 - **Event Categories**: business, kids, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 50, max: 95, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Hurricane - **state**: WV - **country**: United States - **location**: Valley Park Conference Center - **lat**: 38.4437084 - **long**: -81.9945556 - **full address**: Valley Park Conference Center, 1 Valley Park Drive, Hurricane, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: SHIELDcon - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0bbaeddc005d66588aaee930aa01e7cfe8ebb3db53801dcdd67b7e0253aa5405-rimg-w1200-h674-dc8ed9ff-gmir.jpg?v=1760460497 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is SHIELDcon being held? - **A:** SHIELDcon takes place on Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 08:30 am to Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm at Valley Park Conference Center, 1 Valley Park Drive, Hurricane, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing SHIELDcon? - **A:** SHIELDcon is organized by SHIELD Task Force. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** SHIELDcon is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hurricane, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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