Webinars

2024

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
Oct 15

Tools for Everyone - 10/15/24

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
  • 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

Tools for Everyone - 10/22/24

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
  • 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 24

Alternatives To Guardianship

10:00 am

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 30

Tools for Everyone - 10/30/24

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
  • 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 06

Tools for Everyone - 11/6/24

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
  • 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

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 14

Tools for Everyone - 11/14/24

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
  • 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 19

Tools for Everyone -11/19/24

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
  • 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
Dec 03

Tools for Everyone - 12/3/24

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
  • 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
Dec 12

Tools for Everyone - 12/12/24

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
  • 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
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
Dec 17

Tools for Everyone - 12/17/24

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
  • 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