Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
Webinars
2026
Tools for Everyone
- Brandy Allen, Title Positive Supports Consultant Supervisor
- Cana Elowen, Director of Positive Behavior Supports
- Jacob Davis, Positive Supports Consultant
- Cori Battles, Positive Supports Consultant
- David Keene Positive Supports Consultant
- Helen Richardson Positive Supports Consultant
EVV Office Hours
The Division invites all Personal Assistant Providers to Office Hours. The office hours will be open for any questions that providers have about EVV and where EVV resources can be found.
- Samantha Cook, Statewide Business Analyst
- Holly Reiff, Provider Relations Director
MO DDD & You: Overview of Olmstead
This 30-minute lunch and learn webinar will focus on providing participants an overview of the Olmstead decision. Participants will learn about the history of Olmstead, how the Olmstead decision impacted disability services, and hear about current efforts in the developmental disability field around Olmstead.
- Lisa Nothaus, Supporting Families Lead, Division of Developmental Disabilities
- David Baker, Missouri Assistive Technology Project
- Katheryne Staeger-Wilson, Program Coordinator; Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council
Tools for Everyone
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
- Brandy Allen, Title Positive Supports Consultant Supervisor
- Cana Elowen, Director of Positive Behavior Supports
- Jacob Davis, Positive Supports Consultant
- Cori Battles, Positive Supports Consultant
- David Keene Positive Supports Consultant
- Helen Richardson Positive Supports Consultant
2026 Annual Oversight RN Webinar
The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) invites you to attend the 2026 Annual Residential Oversight RN Webinar on November 10th, 2026 from 9am – 12pm. Presentations this year will discuss Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders, Developmental Disabilities Health Home, Medication Aide updates, HRST process changes, and other DDD updates. Participants must attend the entire webinar to receive a certificate. Each participant needs to register and sign in to the webinar independently with their email to receive credit for attendance.
**Participants need to sign in individually with their email. Call-in users are not verifiable.
- Dr. Angeline Stanislaus, DMH Chief Medical Director
- Jade Byrd, Firefly DD Health Home Director
- Shyla Brauch, DD Health Home, Federal Programs Program Manager
- Ingrid Durbin, BSN, RN, IntellectAbility HRST Clinical Service Representative
- Leslie DeGroat, RN, DDD Statewide Clinical Coordinator
- Tricia Parker, BSN, RN, DDD Community Programs Clinical Coordinator
2025 Annual Residential Oversight RN Webinar
The Division of Developmental Disabilities Clinical Operations Team is hosting the 2025 annual webinar for the nurses working in the community with provider agencies. Topics included will be Division Restrictive Interventions and Limited and Prohibited Practices, HRST Updates, Jazz Pharmaceuticals regarding seizure education. Participants must attend the entire presentation to receive a certificate. If a group calls in from a single connection we will not be able to issue certificates to those participants. Certificates will be emailed to participants at a later date.
- Timothy M. Weil, Ph.D., BCBA-D Chief Behavior Analyst State of Missouri DMH Division of DD
- Brandon Eddy, RN, Care System Liaison
- Leslie DeGroat, RN, DD Clinical Coordinator
- Tricia Parker, BSN, RN, DD Community Programs Clinical Coordinator
- Dina Pizzurro-Smith BSN, RN, CDDN Director of Client Services
Tools for Everyone
Tools of Choice is an evidence-based program focused on the implementation of universal positive practices. This two-hour introductory training is open to community members, parents, and professionals. It covers key concepts of the Tools of Choice curriculum such as: What is behavior, building positive relationships, and how to increase desirable behavior. Join the Positive Support Consultants in learning strategies to make positive change by implementing universal positive practices.
- Brandy Allen, Title Positive Supports Consultant Supervisor
- Cana Elowen, Director of Positive Behavior Supports
- Jacob Davis, Positive Supports Consultant
- Cori Battles, Positive Supports Consultant
- David Keene Positive Supports Consultant
- Helen Richardson Positive Supports Consultant
