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.
Previous Webinars
2025
Tools for Everyone - 5/13/25
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
No webinar and presentation at this time.
Division of Developmental Disabilities Updates and Question/Answer Session
The Division of Developmental Disabilities provides monthly webinars with timely updates and answers to questions regarding health and safety information as it pertains to community service providers.
Questions may be submitted prior to the webinar via email to ddmail@dmh.mo.gov. Please include Monthly Webinar Question in the subject line.
- Angie Brenner, Acting Division Director
- Wendy Witcig, Division Deputy Director-Community Operations
- Jessica Bateman, Director-Federal Programs
- Leslie DeGroat RN, Clinical Coordinator
- Holly Reiff, Director- Provider Relations
The recorded webinar from May 09 is now available.
Tools for Everyone - 4/29/25
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.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
The recorded webinar from Apr 29 is now available.
Tools for Everyone - 4/23/25
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.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
The recorded webinar from Apr 23 is now available.
MO DDD & You: Let’s Talk About People First
This 30-minute lunch and learn webinar will focus on the self-advocacy organization People First. People First members will share the mission of the organization, talk about the importance of self-advocacy, explain how to find or start a People First chapter, and share other related resources
- Lisa Nothaus, Supporting Families Lead, Division of DD
- Jeff Johnson, People First Member
- Patty Goss, People First Member
- Johanna Wortmann, People First Member
The recorded webinar from Apr 22 is now available.
Tools for Everyone - 4/17/25
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.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
The recorded webinar from Apr 17 is now available.
Tools for Everyone - 4/9/25
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.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
The recorded webinar from Apr 09 is now available.
Tools for Everyone - 4/3/25
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.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
The recorded webinar from Apr 03 is now available.
Tools for Everyone - 3/25/25
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.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
The recorded webinar from Mar 25 is now available.
Statewide Provider Meeting
The Division invites all stakeholders to attend the bi-annual Statewide Provider Meeting. This meeting is hosted by Provider Relations and TCM TAC’s to provide information and updates on Division related systems that effect and support providers. Agenda topics include: Variance Reporting, HRST, Non-Certified Professional Provider Site Review, Billing Changes, MOBuys to Movers, MMAC Revalidation, EVV, Valued Based Payment, and Resources and Referral Updates.
These bi-annual meetings replace provider regional meetings during the first and third quarter of the fiscal year. Regional Offices will continue to provide data specific to their areas during the other two quarters.
- Tricia Parker, Community Programs Clinical Coordinator
- Leslie DeGroat, Clinical Coordinator
- Carrie Williams, TCM TAC Director
- Holly Reiff, Provider Relations Director
- Matthew Waggoner, Resource and Referral Statewide Director
- Jacylyn Heitman: Statewide Business Office Lead
- Sara Ekart: Associate Director State Healthcare
- Terri Woodward: Strategic Initiatives Manager
The recorded webinar from Mar 24 is now available.
Tools for Everyone - 3/19/25
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
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
The recorded webinar from Mar 19 is now available.
Division of Developmental Disabilities Updates and Question/Answer Session
The Division of Developmental Disabilities provides monthly webinars with timely updates and answers to questions regarding health and safety information as it pertains to community service providers.
Questions may be submitted prior to the webinar via email to ddmail@dmh.mo.gov. Please include Monthly Webinar Question in the subject line.
- Angie Brenner, Acting Division Director
- Wendy Witcig, Division Deputy Director - Community Operations
- Jessica Bateman, Director - Federal Programs
- Leslie DeGroat RN., Clinical Coordinator
- Holly Reiff, Director - Provider Relations
The recorded webinar from Mar 14 is now available.
Tools for Everyone - 3/4/25
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
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
The recorded webinar from Mar 04 is now available.
Tools for Everyone - 2/26/25
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.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
The recorded webinar from Feb 26 is now available.
Monthly Division Nursing Meeting - 2/26/25
The monthly webinar is designed to provide an opportunity for Division and provider nurses to discuss current events, ask/answer questions, and identify mentoring opportunities.
- Leslie DeGroat, RN, Statewide Clinical Coordinator
- Tricia Parker, BSN, Community Health & Wellness Coordinator
- Patricia Butz, RN, BSN, Quality Programs RN Lead
- Dana Golian, RN, Quality Programs RN Lead
- Hannah Reasons, RN, BSW, BSN, Quality Programs RN Lead
No webinar and presentation at this time.
MO DDD & You: Using StationMD Services
This 30-minute lunch and learn style webinar will focus on helping people who receive Division of Developmental Disabilities (DD) waiver services understand StationMD. Participants will hear an overview of StationMD, learn how and when to access it, and hear about people who have successfully used StationMD.
- Lisa Nothaus, Supporting Families Lead, Division of DD
- Rebecca Keller, Member Relations Specialist, StationMD
The recorded webinar from Feb 25 is now available.
Tools for Everyone - 2/20/25
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.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
The recorded webinar from Feb 20 is now available.
Restrictive Interventions and Due Process Review Committees What are Limited Practices and Prohibited Practices?
This webinar will cover the responsibilities of the Due Process Review Committee, Individual Rights Consultation, and next steps when restrictive interventions are included in a Person Centered Service Plan.
Participants will learn
Key elements of a due process referral
How to access assistance through Individual Rights Consultation
Discriminations between limited and prohibited restrictive practices
Definitions of key terms
Regional in-person workshops are available this spring to work through scenarios with contextual considerations.
Workshop Registration:
St. Louis: April 24, 2025 10:00am-2:00 pm Registration
Kansas City: March 17, 2025 10:00am-2:00 Registration
Central: April 10, 2025 10:00am-2:00pm Registration
Springfield: April 30, 2025 10:00am -2:00pm Registration
Southeast: April 17, 2025 10:00am-2:00pm - Registration
- Dr. Timothy Weil, DD Chief Behavior Analyst
- Rachelle Moffat, Quality Programs Specialist State Lead
The recorded webinar from Feb 19 and presentation from Feb 19 are now available.
Tools for Everyone - 2/11/25
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
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
The recorded webinar from Feb 11 is now available.
Tools for Everyone 2/5/25
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
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
The recorded webinar from Feb 05 is now available.
Tools for Everyone - 1/30/25
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.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
The recorded webinar from Jan 30 is now available.
Monthly Division Nursing Meeting - 1/29/25
The monthly webinar is designed to provide an opportunity for Division and provider nurses to discuss current events, ask/answer questions, and identify mentoring opportunities
- Leslie DeGroat, RN, Statewide Clinical Coordinator
- Tricia Parker, BSN, Community Health & Wellness Coordinator
- Patricia Butz, RN, BSN, Quality Programs RN Lead
- Dana Golian, RN, Quality Programs RN Lead
- Hannah Reasons, RN, BSW, BSN, Quality Programs RN Lead
No webinar and presentation at this time.
MO DDD & You: Division Waiver Renewal Process
This 30-minute lunch and learn webinar will focus on the Division's Waiver Renewal process and the importance of stakeholder input. Participants will learn:
- How the process started
- The renewal cycle
- Efforts of enhancements through the renewal process
- The way individuals, family members, and stakeholders can provide feedback.
- Lisa Nothaus, Supporting Families Lead
- Jessica Bateman, Director of Federal Programs
- Cory McMahon, Constituent Specialist
The recorded webinar from Jan 28 is now available.
Tools for Everyone - 1/22/25
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.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
The recorded webinar from Jan 22 is now available.
Tools for Everyone - 1/14/25
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.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
The recorded webinar from Jan 14 is now available.
Tools for Everyone - 1/9/25
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.
- Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
- Katherine Earll, Eastern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
The recorded webinar from Jan 09 is now available.