Education

Event/Training Calendar

Date	Events/Training
Ongoing	Agency Tiered Supports Virtual Coaching
Ongoing	Tier 2 Workshop Series: Transitions
Ongoing	Tier 2 Workshop Series: An Extra Scoop
Ongoing	Tools for Everyone
Ongoing	Disability Awareness Training for Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Ongoing	Process Mapping
Ongoing	Missouri Tiered Supports Family Coaching
Ongoing	Regional Networking
3-14-25	BHIDD In-Person Regional Training - Poplar Bluff
3-14-25	Employment University - Cape Girardeau
3-14-25	Upcoming Webinar: Division of Developmental Disabilities Updates and Question/Answer Session
3-17-25	Employment University - St. Louis
3-17-25	Restrictive Interventions and Due Process review Committee Workshop - Kansas City
3-17-25	2025 Tier 3 Intensive Supports Workshop - Ethical Considerations When Working with Victims and Offenders
3-18-25	Employment University - St. Joseph
3-20-25	BHIDD In-Person Regional Training - St. Louis
3-21-25	BHIDD In-Person Regional Training - Jefferson City
3-24-25	Upcoming Webinar: Statewide Provider Meeting
3-25-25	Employment University - Springfield
4-1-25	Benefits and Work Made Simple Workshops
4-10-25	Restrictive Interventions and Due Process review Committee Workshop - Central
4-17-25	Restrictive Interventions and Due Process review Committee Workshop - Southeast
4-23-25	Benefits and Work Made Simple Workshops
4-24-25	Restrictive Interventions and Due Process review Committee Workshop - St. Louis
4-30-25	Restrictive Interventions and Due Process review Committee Workshop - Springfield

Relias Self-Registration Portals

Relias is the leading online provider of compliance and continuing education for agencies serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Click to learn more about Relias.

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Training Catalog

The Division Training Catalog provides information on required and recommended training. It serves as a resource, not a comprehensive list of requirements. If you have questions about catalog content, email ddmail@dmh.mo.gov and include Training Catalog in the subject line.

Webinars

Webinars - The Division of Developmental Disabilities provides regular informational webinars for individuals, families, and providers.

To schedule a webinar, Division staff should complete this form.

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Videos

Dental Trade Alliance Foundation Grant Project

The Division of Developmental Disabilities received a $25,000 grant from the Dental Trade Alliance Foundation (DTAF) of Arlington, VA for a project titled Increasing Awareness of the importance of Oral Health among Missouri Caregivers which is anticipated to impact access to dental care and promote knowledge of oral health’s impact on overall health. The project consists of the production of three brief videos that demonstrate the importance of oral health and how to assist other people with oral hygiene.

DTAF Grant Summary Report

Oral Health as it Relates to General Health for People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

This video is geared for people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, their caregivers, and their families. It gives an overview of what a dental hygienist does and the importance of oral health as it relates to general health. Video 1 of 3.

Special Circumstances with Oral Hygiene for People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

This video gives guidance on special circumstances related to providing oral hygiene such as how to assist people with intellectual/developmental disabilities who avoid oral hygiene tasks, how to complete gum care, and how to assist people who do not take food or fluid by mouth and use a feeding tube for nutrition, Video 2 of 3.

How To Assist a Person with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities with Oral Hygiene

This video demonstrates how to assist a person with intellectual/developmental disabilities with oral hygiene tasks while respecting their independence as well as utilizing a positive and encouraging approach. Video 3 of 3.

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