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
Day Habilitation Rate Study Stakeholder Meeting
The Division of Developmental Disabilities engaged Mercer to conduct a rate study for Intellectual Disabilities/Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD) 1915(c) waiver Day Habilitation Services. The Division and Mercer will explain the rate study process, describe key rate study considerations, share the modeled rate ranges, and collect stakeholder feedback.
- Katie Olecik, Mercer Senior Consultant
- Andrea Pederson, Mercer Senior Consultant
- Melody Rosen, Mercer Senior Consultant
- Nick Bivins, Mercer Consultant
- Sheila Wunning, Division Director
- Angie Brenner, Deputy Director-Administration
- Wendy Witcig, Deputy Director-Community Operations
- Amy Volkart, Director of DD Budget Operations
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 Lead
- David Keene Positive Supports Consultant
- Helen Richardson Positive Supports Consultant
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
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
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
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
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
