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
- Cana Elowen; Director of Positive Behavior Supports Department of Mental Health
- Allen, Brandy Positive Supports Consultant Supervisor Department of Mental Health
- Davis, Jacob Positive Supports Consultant Department of Mental Health
- Battles, Cori Positive Supports Consultant Lead Department of Mental Health
- Kinne, David Positive Supports Consultant Department of Mental Health
- Chong, Angie Positive Supports Consultant Department of Mental Health
MO DDD & You: Overview of MACDDS/SB40 Boards
This 30-minute webinar will provide participants with an overview of the Missouri Association of County Developmental Disabilities Services (MACDDS) / Senate Bill 40 (SB40) Boards in Missouri.
Presenters: Lisa Nothaus, Supporting Families Lead, Division of Developmental Disabilities
Nancy Pennington, Director, Executive Director; MACDDS
Target Audience: Families/caregivers, individuals/self-advocates, and other interested stakeholders
- Lisa Nothaus, Supporting Families Lead, Division of Developmental Disabilities
- Nancy Pennington, Director, Executive Director; MACDDS
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
