2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
- 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
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
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
Tools for Everyone - 12/3/24
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
- 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
Tools for Everyone - 12/12/24
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
- 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
Division of Developmental Disabilities Updates - 12/13/24
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
Tools for Everyone - 12/17/24
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
- 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