Webinars

2024

Jul 02

Tools for Everyone

10:00 am

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

2:30 pm

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

1:00 pm

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 10

Virtual Coaching Series: Competency Observations

2:30 pm

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 11

Variance Reporting Updates for Individualized Supported Living

1:00 pm

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 12

Division of Developmental Disabilities Updates - 7/12/24

10:30 am

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 18

Tools for Everyone

1:00 pm

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

Tools for Everyone

1:00 pm

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

2:30 pm

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

9:00 am

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 31

Virtual Coaching Series - Shared Observations

2:30 pm

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
Aug 09

Division of Developmental Disabilities Updates 8/9/24

10:30 am

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
Aug 15

Tools for Everyone

1:00 pm

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 21

Tools for Everyone

9:00 am

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

Tools for Everyone

9:00 am

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 03

Tools for Everyone

1:00 pm

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 12

Tools for Everyone

9:00 am

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

10:30 am

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 17

Tools for Everyone

1:00 pm

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 25

Tools for Everyone

1:00 pm

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
Oct 11

Division of Developmental Disabilities Updates - 10/11/24

10:30 am

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
Nov 08

Division of Developmental Disabilities Updates - 11/8/24

10:30 am

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
Dec 13

Division of Developmental Disabilities Updates - 12/13/24

10:30 am

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