The 2026 Missouri Tiered Supports Summit will be held at the Wyndham Executive Center in Columbia, MO, August 20th - 21st, 2026.
The Summit will include presentations from Dr. Ruthanne Rehfeldt who will discuss cultivating social community and elaborate on the barriers presented by psychological processes known as experiential avoidance and behavioral rigidity in limiting individuals’ engagement in social contexts as well as the role of Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) in fostering values-based actions in the areas of social relationships.
Breakout sessions will follow on the two-day summit, regarding organizations implementation strategies, process building, staff performance, advocation, behavioral leadership and many more!
Early bird registration is open now, at $25. Standard registration will start July 1st at $35 – Registration here!
- Behavioral Health CEs and BACB CEs included in the registration fee (see registration site for more information)
Hotel accommodations are the responsibility of the attendee (573) 445-8531
ADA-compliant accommodations are available upon request
Come see how Missouri Tiered Supports is paving the way in supporting people and organizations across the state!
The Missouri Behavioral Health Council (MBHC) has approved this program for behavioral health continuing education contact hours. MBHC will be responsible for this program and maintain a record of your continuing education hours earned.
- 2026 Tiered Supports Summit Call for Posters
The Annual Tiered Supports Summit is calling for posters! Have something interesting your organization has been working on? Want to share information on systems, events, trainings? Submit a poster proposal to the email below and come share it with providers, direct service personnel, therapists, support coordinators, TCM’s, public administrators, and others from across the state of Missouri, and bordering states! Have an idea, but not sure where to start?! Our team can support you in building and showcasing your ideas!
Topics could include:
- Building a system in your organization
- Data you'd like to share
- Training events
- New ideas for supporting individuals
The deadline for submissions is: May 17th
The date of the Summit is: August 20th and 21st at the Wyndham Executive Center
If you are selected to present a poster, it is required that you or a representative are present at the event
Reach out to PSC@Dmh.mo.gov for details on submission.
“We welcome posters from professionals, researchers, state and local agencies, provider organizations, educators, students, and system leaders who are applying positive behavior supports and organizational behavior management principles in meaningful and practical ways. Poster submissions may showcase research, implementation efforts, quality improvement initiatives, pilot projects, evaluation findings, system redesign, or lessons learned from practice. “
While submissions are not limited to these topics, please see some topic suggestions below:All Tiers:
- Performance Management
- Performance Feedback Systems
- Supervisory Practices to Support Implementation
- Data-based Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Aligning staff behavior with organizational goals and service outcomes
- Increasing Staff buy in and reducing resistance to system change
- Leaderships strategies that strengthen organizational culture and staff engagement
- Aligning operational performance with quality of life outcomes
Tier 1
- Building Positive Cultures that support prevention, accountability, and support
- Organizational Practices that promote staff success and reduce system strain
- Coaching Systems that Support Fidelity
Tier 2
- Early identification of emerging needs and risk factors
- Targeted Interventions models for groups needing added support
- Strategies for timely, focused support to prevent crisis
Tier 3
- Integrated Treatment for supporting the whole person
- Coordinated Crisis Prevention and Response
- Supporting teams managing high-acuity or high-complexity cases
- Improving triage, routing, and communication pathways across continuum of support