Previous Webinars

2024

Nov 26

MO DDD & You: Thankful November: Sharing Perspectives from Parents

This 30-minute lunch and learn webinar will focus on a thankful November. Parents will share their experiences of navigating disability supports and services with their family member with intellectual and developmental disabilities and helpful tips to make the journey a positive experience

Presenter(s):
  • Lisa Nothaus, Supporting Families Lead, Division of Developmental Disabilities
Target Audience: Families/caregivers, individuals/self-advocates, Support Coordinators, Division Team Members, and other interested stakeholders
Nov 19

Tools for Everyone -11/19/24

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.

Presenter(s):
  • Kathleen Deppeler, Director of Positive Supports
  • Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
  • Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
  • Rebecca Buckman, Positive Support Consultant
  • Sonya Brookins, Positive Support Consultant
  • Angie Chong, Positive Support Consultant
  • Jacob Davis, Positive Support Consultant
  • David Kinne, Positive Support Consultant
  • Karen McCarthy, Positive Support Consultant
  • Jill Miller Positive Support Consultant
  • Helen Richardson, Positive Support Consultant
  • Alicia Westhoff, Positive Support Consultant
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about Tools of Choice
Nov 19

Filling in the Gaps when Event Reporting

Join the Inquiry Team and Provider Relations on 11-19 for an informative webinar centered around Event Reporting. Participants will benefit from clarification and explanation of topics such as :

1. What is a reportable event
2. How to complete an EMT in CIMOR correctly: to include all parties involved, notifications, correct RO, etc.- what is being missed
3. Ensuring addendums are added for deaths, elopements, injuries, etc. correctly
4. Ensure the medication variables are correct
5. Ensure follow-up tabs are being utilized and why
6. Ensure timely responses to questions
7. Additional Online trainings offered by DD and where to find them

 

Presenter(s):
  • Jennifer Blackstad, DD Information Management Specialist (DDIMS)
Target Audience: St. Louis Agency Providers, TCMs, and other DDIMS
Nov 14

Tools for Everyone - 11/14/24

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.

Presenter(s):
  • Kathleen Deppeler, Director of Positive Supports
  • Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
  • Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
  • Rebecca Buckman, Positive Support Consultant
  • Sonya Brookins, Positive Support Consultant
  • Angie Chong, Positive Support Consultant
  • Jacob Davis, Positive Support Consultant
  • David Kinne, Positive Support Consultant
  • Karen McCarthy, Positive Support Consultant
  • Jill Miller Positive Support Consultant
  • Helen Richardson, Positive Support Consultant
  • Alicia Westhoff, Positive Support Consultant
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about Tools of Choice
Nov 08

Division of Developmental Disabilities Updates - 11/8/24

The Division provides monthly webinars with timely updates and information for all stakeholders and partners.


Questions may be submitted prior to the webinar via email to ddmail@dmh.mo.gov. Please include Monthly Webinar Question in the subject line.

Presenter(s):
  • Jess Bax, Division Director
  • Wendy Witcig, Deputy Director - Community Operations
  • Angie Brenner, Division Deputy Director-Administration
  • Leslie DeGroat RN, Clinical Coordinator
Target Audience: Service providers, TCM entities, Division team members, individuals, families, and all interested stakeholders/partners
Nov 06

Tools for Everyone - 11/6/24

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.

Presenter(s):
  • Kathleen Deppeler, Director of Positive Supports
  • Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
  • Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
  • Rebecca Buckman, Positive Support Consultant
  • Sonya Brookins, Positive Support Consultant
  • Angie Chong, Positive Support Consultant
  • Jacob Davis, Positive Support Consultant
  • David Kinne, Positive Support Consultant
  • Karen McCarthy, Positive Support Consultant
  • Jill Miller Positive Support Consultant
  • Helen Richardson, Positive Support Consultant
  • Alicia Westhoff, Positive Support Consultant
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about Tools of Choice
Oct 30

Tools for Everyone - 10/30/24

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.

Presenter(s):
  • Kathleen Deppeler, Director of Positive Supports
  • Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
  • Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
  • Rebecca Buckman, Positive Support Consultant
  • Sonya Brookins, Positive Support Consultant
  • Angie Chong, Positive Support Consultant
  • Jacob Davis, Positive Support Consultant
  • David Kinne, Positive Support Consultant
  • Karen McCarthy, Positive Support Consultant
  • Jill Miller Positive Support Consultant
  • Helen Richardson, Positive Support Consultant
  • Alicia Westhoff, Positive Support Consultant
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about Tools of Choice
Oct 25

Tier 2 Quarterly Update

Join the Division of Developmental Disabilities’ Tier 2 staff for this Quarterly Update to learn what's new in Tier 2. The update will provide information regarding workshops, podcasts, latest products, and highlight risk prevention strategies.

The Tier 2 Team provides training, consultation, and support on positive best practices that help identify risk, prevent crisis, and improve quality of life for human service organizations supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Tier 2 utilizes a public health model to develop a continuum of care aimed at supporting the health and well-being of an entire population, and specifically focuses on risk mitigation and helping human service organizations implement packaged targeted interventions to address common problems.

Presenter(s):
  • Tiffany Sample, Tier 2 Central Area Risk Prevention Consultant
Target Audience: Division Team Members, TCMs, Service Providers
Oct 24

Alternatives To Guardianship

The webinar will explore lesser restrictive options to Guardianship.

 

Presenter(s):
  • Matt Waggoner, Resource and Referral Statewide Director
  • Stacy Bahn, Resource and Referral Coordinator
Target Audience: Support Coordinators, TCM Agencies, other interested parties
Oct 22

Tools for Everyone - 10/22/24

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

Presenter(s):
  • Kathleen Deppeler, Director of Positive Supports
  • Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
  • Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
  • Rebecca Buckman, Positive Support Consultant
  • Sonya Brookins, Positive Support Consultant
  • Angie Chong, Positive Support Consultant
  • Jacob Davis, Positive Support Consultant
  • David Kinne, Positive Support Consultant
  • Karen McCarthy, Positive Support Consultant
  • Jill Miller Positive Support Consultant
  • Helen Richardson, Positive Support Consultant
  • Alicia Westhoff, Positive Support Consultant
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about Tools of Choice
Oct 22

MO DDD & You: Exploring Employment Services and Resources

This 30-minute lunch and learn webinar will focus on services and resources that are available to help people explore and plan for employment. Participants will learn about how to begin exploring employment options, planning tools to help map out a plan for employment, and resources to help balance public benefits when employed.

Presenter(s):
  • Lisa Nothaus, Supporting Families Lead, Division of Developmental Disabilities
  • Kim Buckman, Director of Employment Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities
Target Audience: individuals/self-advocates, family members/caregivers, support coordinators, Division/Regional Office team members, and all interested stakeholders/partners
Oct 15

Tools for Everyone - 10/15/24

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.

Presenter(s):
  • Kathleen Deppeler, Director of Positive Supports
  • Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
  • Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
  • Rebecca Buckman, Positive Support Consultant
  • Sonya Brookins, Positive Support Consultant
  • Angie Chong, Positive Support Consultant
  • Jacob Davis, Positive Support Consultant
  • David Kinne, Positive Support Consultant
  • Karen McCarthy, Positive Support Consultant
  • Jill Miller Positive Support Consultant
  • Helen Richardson, Positive Support Consultant
  • Alicia Westhoff, Positive Support Consultant
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about Tools of Choice
Oct 11

Division of Developmental Disabilities Updates - 10/11/24

The Division provides monthly webinars with timely updates and information for all stakeholders and partners.


Questions may be submitted prior to the webinar via email to ddmail@dmh.mo.gov. Please include Monthly Webinar Question in the subject line.

Presenter(s):
  • Jess Bax, Division Director
  • Wendy Witcig, Deputy Director - Community Operations
  • Angie Brenner, Division Deputy Director-Administration
  • Emily Luebbering, Director-Federal Programs
  • Leslie DeGroat RN, Clinical Coordinator
Target Audience: Service providers, TCM entities, Division team members, individuals, families, and all interested stakeholders/partners
Oct 08

Tools for Everyone - 10/8/24

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.

Presenter(s):
  • Kathleen Deppeler, Director of Positive Supports
  • Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
  • Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
  • Rebecca Buckman, Positive Support Consultant
  • Sonya Brookins, Positive Support Consultant
  • Angie Chong, Positive Support Consultant
  • Jacob Davis, Positive Support Consultant
  • David Kinne, Positive Support Consultant
  • Karen McCarthy, Positive Support Consultant
  • Jill Miller Positive Support Consultant
  • Helen Richardson, Positive Support Consultant
  • Alicia Westhoff, Positive Support Consultant
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about Tools of Choice
Oct 02

Tools for Everyone - 10/2/24

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.

Presenter(s):
  • Kathleen Deppeler, Director of Positive Supports
  • Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
  • Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
  • Rebecca Buckman, Positive Support Consultant
  • Sonya Brookins, Positive Support Consultant
  • Angie Chong, Positive Support Consultant
  • Jacob Davis, Positive Support Consultant
  • David Kinne, Positive Support Consultant
  • Karen McCarthy, Positive Support Consultant
  • Jill Miller, Positive Support Consultant
  • Helen Richardson, Positive Support Consultant
  • Alicia Westhoff, Positive Support Consultant
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about Tools of Choice
Sep 26

Virtual Coaching - Positive/Negative Observations

Virtual Coaching is an ideal training for organizational coaches, supervisors, and leadership who want to implement best practice coaching systems.
Join the Positive Support Consultants in practicing important coaching skills. Each session will focus on one of the following topics:
• Positive/negative observations
• Providing performance feedback to staff
• Utilizing competency checklists
• Performing shared observations
• Practicing Tools of Choice skills


Prior to the webinar, please review the following videos:
Coaching: Supervising Using Best Practices
Data Collection – Positive: Negative Observations

 

Presenter(s):
  • Katherine Earll, Coaching Supervisor
  • Maslyn Allen, Positive Support Coach
  • Finn Roberts, Positive Support Coach
  • Sarah Vanderslice, Positive Support Coach
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about enhancing their organizational coaching system
Sep 25

Tools for Everyone - 9/25/24

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.
 

Presenter(s):
  • Kathleen Deppeler, Director of Positive Supports
  • Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
  • Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about Tools of Choice
Sep 24

MO DDD & You: An Introduction to Missouri Family-to-Family

This 30-minute lunch and learn webinar will provide an introduction to Missouri Family-to-Family. Participants will learn about the history of Missouri Family-to-Family (MOF2F), available resources, connection opportunities, and how to contact MOF2F

Presenter(s):
  • Lisa Nothaus, Supporting Families Lead
  • Colette Canchola-Cox, Director, MO Family-to-Family
Target Audience: Individuals/Self-Advocates, Family Members/Caregivers, Support Coordinators, Division Team Members, Regional Office Team Members, Other interested individuals
Sep 19

Virtual Coaching - Feedback

Virtual Coaching is an ideal training for organizational coaches, supervisors, and leadership who want to implement best practice coaching systems.
Join the Positive Support Consultants in practicing important coaching skills. Each session will focus on one of the following topics:
• Positive/negative observations
• Providing performance feedback to staff
• Utilizing competency checklists
• Performing shared observations
• Practicing Tools of Choice skills


Prior to the webinar, please review the following videos:
Coaching: Supervising Using Best Practices
Data Collection – Positive: Negative Observations

 

Presenter(s):
  • Katherine Earll, Coaching Supervisor
  • Maslyn Allen, Positive Support Coach
  • Finn Roberts, Positive Support Coach
  • Sarah Vanderslice, Positive Support Coach
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about enhancing their organizational coaching system
Sep 19

Statewide Provider Meeting

The Division invites all stakeholders to attend the bi-annual Statewide Provider Meeting. Attendees will receive statewide data and other essential information regarding Adaptive Strategies, HRST, Residential RN Updates, MOBuys to MOVERS, MMAC Revalidation, end of American Rescue Plan Act Funding, and Waiver performance measures.


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.


 

Presenter(s):
  • Tricia Parker, Community Programs Clinical Coordinator
  • Leslie DeGroat, Clinical Coordinator
  • Carrie Williams, TCM TAC Director
  • Holly Reiff, Provider Relations Director
Target Audience: Providers, TCM entities, Division Staff, Interested Stakeholders
Sep 17

Tools for Everyone - 9/17/24

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.

Presenter(s):
  • Kathleen Deppeler, Director of Positive Supports
  • Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
  • Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about Tools of Choice
Sep 13

Division of Developmental Disabilities Updates - 9/13/24

The Division provides monthly webinars with timely updates and information for all stakeholders and partners.


Questions may be submitted prior to the webinar via email to ddmail@dmh.mo.gov. Please include Monthly Webinar Question in the subject line.

Presenter(s):
  • Jess Bax, Division Director
  • Wendy Witcig, Deputy Director - Community Operations
  • Angie Brenner, Division Deputy Director-Administration
  • Emily Luebbering, Director-Federal Programs
  • Leslie DeGroat RN, Clinical Coordinator
Target Audience: Service providers, TCM entities, Division team members, individuals, families, and all interested stakeholders/partners
Sep 12

Virtual Coaching - Competency

Virtual Coaching is an ideal training for organizational coaches, supervisors, and leadership who want to implement best practice coaching systems.
Join the Positive Support Consultants in practicing important coaching skills. Each session will focus on one of the following topics:
• Positive/negative observations
• Providing performance feedback to staff
• Utilizing competency checklists
• Performing shared observations
• Practicing Tools of Choice skills


Prior to the webinar, please review the following videos:
Coaching: Supervising Using Best Practices
Data Collection – Positive: Negative Observations

 

Presenter(s):
  • Katherine Earll, Coaching Supervisor
  • Maslyn Allen, Positive Support Coach
  • Finn Roberts, Positive Support Coach
  • Sarah Vanderslice, Positive Support Coach
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about enhancing their organizational coaching system
Sep 12

Tools for Everyone - 9/12/24

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.
 

Presenter(s):
  • Kathleen Deppeler, Director of Positive Supports
  • Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
  • Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about Tools of Choice
Sep 10

Individual Rights Consultation

This webinar will provide an overview of the Individual Rights Consultation procedure and how to submit a referral using REDCap.

Presenter(s):
  • Nici Hayes, Albany Regional Office QPS Lead
  • Sherry Burks, Springfield Regional Office QPS
  • Rachelle Moffat, Quality Programs Specialist State Lead
Target Audience: Support Coordinators, Service Providers, Families, Guardians, and other interested individuals
Sep 05

Virtual Coaching - Tools of Choice Skills

Virtual Coaching is an ideal training for organizational coaches, supervisors, and leadership who want to implement best practice coaching systems.
Join the Positive Support Consultants in practicing important coaching skills. Each session will focus on one of the following topics:
• Positive/negative observations
• Providing performance feedback to staff
• Utilizing competency checklists
• Performing shared observations
• Practicing Tools of Choice skills


Prior to the webinar, please review the following videos:
Coaching: Supervising Using Best Practices
Data Collection – Positive: Negative Observations

 

Presenter(s):
  • Katherine Earll, Coaching Supervisor
  • Maslyn Allen, Positive Support Coach
  • Finn Roberts, Positive Support Coach
  • Sarah Vanderslice, Positive Support Coach
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about enhancing their organizational coaching system
Sep 05

Individual Rights and Due Process

This training will go into detail about individual rights, what is due process, and detailed information that will be looked for by the Due Process Review Committee. Use case scenarios will be used to avoid the need for multiple submission of the referrals by ensuring all information is correct and complete.

Presenter(s):
  • Lauri Wallace, Columbus Organization DPRC Coordinator
  • Rachelle Moffat, Quality Programs Specialist State Lead
Target Audience: Support Coordinators and other interested individuals
Sep 03

Tools for Everyone 9/3/24

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.

Presenter(s):
  • Kathleen Deppeler, Director of Positive Supports
  • Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
  • Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about Tools of Choice
Aug 29

Northwest and East Missouri Autism Project Town Hall

The Office of Autism Services is hosting a town hall for families to learn more about the Family Flexible Assistance Program (FFAP). The FFAP is the new funding model being implemented in the Northwest and East Missouri Autism Project Regions beginning January 1, 2025.

Presenter(s):
  • Kristin Morgan, Director, Office of Autism Services
  • Shelby Combs- Autism Project Specialist/PAC Liaison
Target Audience: Individuals that have an autism diagnosis and their families in the Northwest and East Region and other interested individuals
Aug 29

Tools for Everyone 8/29/24

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.
 

Presenter(s):
  • Kathleen Deppeler, Director of Positive Supports
  • Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
  • Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about Tools of Choice
Aug 27

MO DDD & You: An Introduction to the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council

This 30-minute lunch and learn webinar will introduce participants to the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council. Participants will learn about the Council’s advocacy work and their leadership opportunities.

Presenter(s):
  • Lisa Nothaus, Supporting Families Lead, Division of Developmental Disabilities
  • Emily Hartley, Executive Director, Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council
Target Audience: individuals/self-advocates, family members/caregivers, support coordinators, DMH/DD staff, Regional Office staff, and other interested stakeholders
Aug 27

Due Process Review Procedure and Referral Form

This webinar will provide an overview of the Due Process Review procedure and how to submit a referral using the new web-based referral form.

Presenter(s):
  • Lauri Wallace, Columbus Organization, DPRC Coordinator
  • Rachelle Moffat, Quality Programs Specialist State Lead
Target Audience: Support Coordinators, Service Providers, Families, Guardians, and other interested individuals
Aug 27

Virtual Coaching - Feedback

Virtual Coaching is an ideal training for organizational coaches, supervisors, and leadership who want to implement best practice coaching systems.
Join the Positive Support Consultants in practicing important coaching skills. Each session will focus on one of the following topics:
• Positive/negative observations
• Providing performance feedback to staff
• Utilizing competency checklists
• Performing shared observations
• Practicing Tools of Choice skills


Prior to the webinar, please review the following videos:
• Coaching: Supervising Using Best Practices
Data Collection – Positive: Negative Observations

 

Presenter(s):
  • Katherine Earll, Coaching Supervisor
  • Maslyn Allen, Positive Support Coach
  • Finn Roberts, Positive Support Coach
  • Sarah Vanderslice, Positive Support Coach
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about enhancing their organizational coaching system
Aug 21

Tools for Everyone 8/21/24

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.
 

Presenter(s):
  • Kathleen Deppeler, Director of Positive Supports
  • Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
  • Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about Tools of Choice
Aug 20

Virtual Coaching - Competency

Virtual Coaching is an ideal training for organizational coaches, supervisors, and leadership who want to implement best practice coaching systems.
Join the Positive Support Consultants in practicing important coaching skills. Each session will focus on one of the following topics:
• Positive/negative observations
• Providing performance feedback to staff
• Utilizing competency checklists
• Performing shared observations
• Practicing Tools of Choice skills


Prior to the webinar, please review the following videos:
Coaching: Supervising Using Best Practices
Data Collection – Positive: Negative Observations

Presenter(s):
  • Katherine Earll, Coaching Supervisor
  • Maslyn Allen, Positive Support Coach
  • Finn Roberts, Positive Support Coach
  • Sarah Vanderslice, Positive Support Coach
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about enhancing their organizational coaching system
Aug 15

Tools for Everyone 8/15/24

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.
 

Presenter(s):
  • Kathleen Deppeler, Director of Positive Supports
  • Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
  • Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about Tools of Choice
Aug 13

Virtual Coaching - Positive/Negative Observations

Virtual Coaching is an ideal training for organizational coaches, supervisors, and leadership who want to implement best practice coaching systems.
Join the Positive Support Consultants in practicing important coaching skills. Each session will focus on one of the following topics:
• Positive/negative observations
• Providing performance feedback to staff
• Utilizing competency checklists
• Performing shared observations
• Practicing Tools of Choice skills


Prior to the webinar, please review the following videos:
Coaching: Supervising Using Best Practices
Data Collection – Positive: Negative Observations

 

Presenter(s):
  • Katherine Earll, Coaching Supervisor
  • Maslyn Allen, Positive Support Coach
  • Finn Roberts, Positive Support Coach
  • Sarah Vanderslice, Positive Support Coach
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about enhancing their organizational coaching system
Aug 02

Tier 2 Quarterly Updates

Join Tier 2 staff for this Quarterly Update to learn what's new in Tier 2. The webinar will provide updated information regarding workshops, podcasts, latest products, and highlight risk prevention strategies.

Presenter(s):
  • Tiffany Sample, Tier 2 Central Area Risk Prevention Consultant
Target Audience: Division Team Members, Targeted Case Management Providers, Service Providers
Jul 31

Virtual Coaching Series - Shared Observations

Join the Positive Support Consultants in practicing interaction data collection, providing performance feedback, utilizing competency checklists, performing shared observations, and specific Tools of Choice skills.

This opportunity is ideal for agency coaches, supervisors, and leadership who want to implement best practice coaching systems.

Prior to the webinar, please review the following videos:
•    Coaching: Supervising Using Best Practices 
•    Data Collection – Positive: Negative Observations

Presenter(s):
  • Katherine Earll, Coaching Supervisor
  • Maslyn Allen, Positive Support Coach
  • Finn Roberts, Positive Support Coach
  • Nicole Swinger, Positive Support Coach
  • Sarah Vanderslice, Positive Support Coach
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about enhancing their organizational coaching system
Jul 30

Tools for Everyone 7/30/24

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.

Presenter(s):
  • Kathleen Deppeler, Director of Positive Supports
  • Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
  • Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about Tools of Choice
Jul 24

Virtual Coaching Series - Tools of Choice Skills Practice

Join the Positive Support Consultants in practicing interaction data collection, providing performance feedback, utilizing competency checklists, performing shared observations, and specific Tools of Choice skills.

This opportunity is ideal for agency coaches, supervisors, and leadership who want to implement best practice coaching systems.

Prior to the webinar, please review the following videos:
•    Coaching: Supervising Using Best Practices 
•    Data Collection – Positive: Negative Observations

Presenter(s):
  • Katherine Earll, Coaching Supervisor
  • Maslyn Allen, Positive Support Coach
  • Finn Roberts, Positive Support Coach
  • Nicole Swinger, Positive Support Coach
  • Sarah Vanderslice, Positive Support Coach
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about enhancing their organizational coaching system
Jul 24

Tools for Everyone 7/24/24

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.

Presenter(s):
  • Kathleen Deppeler, Director of Positive Supports
  • Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
  • Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about Tools of Choice
Jul 18

Tools for Everyone 7/18/24

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.

Presenter(s):
  • Kathleen Deppeler, Director of Positive Supports
  • Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
  • Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about Tools of Choice
Jul 12

Division of Developmental Disabilities Updates - 7/12/24

The Division provides monthly webinars with timely updates and information for all stakeholders and partners.


Questions may be submitted prior to the webinar via email to ddmail@dmh.mo.gov. Please include Monthly Webinar Question in the subject line.

Presenter(s):
  • Jess Bax, Division Director
  • Wendy Witcig, Deputy Director - Community Operations
  • Angie Brenner, Division Deputy Director-Administration
  • Emily Luebbering, Director-Federal Programs
  • Leslie DeGroat RN, Clinical Coordinator
Target Audience: Service providers, TCM entities, Division team members, individuals, families, and all interested stakeholders/partners
Jul 11

Variance Reporting Updates for Individualized Supported Living

This webinar will review the Variance Reporting requirements and introduce the new REDCap system designed to streamline the reporting process. Instruction on how to use REDCap will also be provided.

Presenter(s):
  • Holly Reiff, Director of Provider Relations
Target Audience: All Individualized Supported Living community providers, Support Coordinators, Regional Office Staff
Jul 10

Virtual Coaching Series: Competency Observations

Join the Positive Support Consultants in practicing interaction data collection, providing performance feedback, utilizing competency checklists, performing shared observations, and specific Tools of Choice skills.

This opportunity is ideal for agency coaches, supervisors, and leadership who want to implement best practice coaching systems.

Prior to the webinar, please review the following videos:
•    Coaching: Supervising Using Best Practices 
•    Data Collection – Positive: Negative Observations

Presenter(s):
  • Katherine Earll, Coaching Supervisor
  • Maslyn Allen, Positive Support Coach
  • Finn Roberts, Positive Support Coach
  • Nicole Swinger, Positive Support Coach
  • Sarah Vanderslice, Positive Support Coach
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about enhancing their organizational coaching system
Jul 10

Tools for Everyone 7/10/24

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.

Presenter(s):
  • Kathleen Deppeler, Director of Positive Supports
  • Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
  • Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about Tools of Choice
Jul 03

Virtual Coaching Series: Positive/Negative Observations

Join the Positive Support Consultants in practicing interaction data collection, providing performance feedback, utilizing competency checklists, performing shared observations, and specific Tools of Choice skills.


This opportunity is ideal for agency coaches, supervisors, and leadership who want to implement best practice coaching systems.


Prior to the webinar, please review the following videos:
•    Coaching: Supervising Using Best Practices 
•    Data Collection – Positive: Negative Observations

Presenter(s):
  • Katherine Earll, Coaching Supervisor
  • Maslyn Allen, Positive Support Coach
  • Finn Roberts, Positive Support Coach
  • Nicole Swinger, Positive Support Coach
  • Sarah Vanderslice, Positive Support Coach
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about enhancing their organizational coaching system
Jul 02

Tools for Everyone 7/2/24

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.

Presenter(s):
  • Kathleen Deppeler, Director of Positive Supports
  • Terri Werner, Central Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
  • Brandy Allen, Northern Area Positive Supports Consultant Lead
Target Audience: Everyone interested in learning more about Tools of Choice
Jun 25

MO DDD & You: Disaster Preparedness

This 30-minutes lunch and learn style webinar will focus on the importance of planning and being prepared before a disaster or emergency happens. Participants will hear about the work being done by the Department of Mental Health’s Office of Disaster Services to help people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, support staff, and service providers create detailed emergency plans to have in place. This webinar will highlight comprehensive guides that are available to assist with the planning process.

Presenter(s):
  • Lisa Nothaus, Supporting Families Lead
  • Debra Hendricks, DD Preparedness Coordinator, Office of Disaster Services
Target Audience: Families/caregivers, individuals/self-advocates, and other interested stakeholders