PTI Nebraska

Home
United States
Omaha, NE
PTI Nebraska

INFORMED PARENTS - IMPROVED OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

Proud to be the Parent Training & Information Center of Nebraska (PTI Nebraska)

We Provide Individualized Support, Training, and Information and Resources to Families who have Children and Young Adults with Disabilities

02/26/2026

Reminder - Free Virtual Training on Special Education Evaluations

Did you know? The special education evaluation timeline does NOT automatically stop over the summer.

And evaluations must assess more than just academics - they must look at a child’s academic, developmental, and functional needs, including things like:

✔️ Behavior
✔️ Social skills
✔️ Emotional regulation
✔️ Organization
✔️ Attention
✔️ Executive functioning (organization)

If you’ve ever wondered:
• When does the timeline start?
• What should actually be included in testing?
• What are my rights as a parent?

This training is for you.

Join Cami Bergman, School-Age Information Specialist at PTI Nebraska, for a FREE virtual session that walks families through:

—Referrals
—Evaluations
—Eligibility determination
—Procedural safeguards & parent rights
—How to collaborate effectively with schools

🗓 Thursday, February 26, 2026
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM CST
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/3Ywlp7J
Or use the QR Code on the flyer

Whether you're brand new to special education or navigating concerns right now, this session will help you feel informed, confident, and prepared.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Please share with a parent who needs this information - timelines matter. 💜

02/23/2026

Free Virtual Training: Special Education Evaluations Hosted by PTI Nebraska

💡 Did you know?
The special education evaluation timeline does NOT automatically stop over the summer.

And evaluations must assess more than just academics - they must look at a child’s academic, developmental, and functional needs, including things like:

✔️ Behavior
✔️ Social skills
✔️ Emotional regulation
✔️ Organization
✔️ Attention
✔️ Executive functioning (organization)

If you’ve ever wondered:
• When does the timeline start?
• What should actually be included in testing?
• What are my rights as a parent?

This training is for you.

Join Cami Bergman, School-Age Information Specialist, for a FREE virtual session that walks families through:

—Referrals
—Evaluations
—Eligibility determination
—Procedural safeguards & parent rights
—How to collaborate effectively with schools

🗓 Thursday, February 26, 2026
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM CST
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/3Ywlp7J
Or use the QR Code on the flyer

Whether you're brand new to special education or navigating concerns right now, this session will help you feel informed, confident, and prepared.

We look forward to seeing you all!

Please share with a parent who needs this information - timelines matter. 💜

02/23/2026

Kindergarten is a big step, and for families of children with disabilities, it often comes with a mix of excitement, questions, and a whole lot of emotions. 💜

At PTI Nebraska, we believe families deserve clear information, helpful support, and practical tools as they prepare for this transition.

Join us for Transitioning to Kindergarten, a FREE Zoom training designed to help you feel confident and informed as your child enters this next chapter.

We’ll cover:
✨ How the transition to kindergarten works
✨ Navigating the special education process
✨ Understanding your parental rights
✨ Practical tips and resources to help ensure a smooth, successful start

You don’t have to sort through it alone. When families understand the process, they can walk into meetings prepared, empowered, and ready to advocate.

🗓 Wednesday, February 25, 2026
⏰ 7:00–8:30 PM (CST)
💻 Free via Zoom

Presented by Connie Shockley, Early Childhood Information Specialist, PTI Nebraska.

🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/44kr94ce
📱 Or scan the QR code on the flyer.

Please share with families preparing for kindergarten - we’re here to help every step of the way! 💜

We can’t wait to see you there!

02/18/2026

Voices for Families & Youth Advisory Board 💜

At PTI Nebraska, we believe families and youth should help shape the systems that serve them.

That’s why we’re seeking 12 parents, caregivers, youth, and professionals to join our Voices for Families & Youth Advisory Board - an integral partner in guiding our Family-to-Family Health Information Center (F2F HIC) work.

If you have lived experience navigating disability, health care, or complex systems, your voice matters here!

As a board member, you’ll:
✨ Share what’s working, and what’s not
✨ Help us identify barriers families face across Nebraska
✨ Shape programs, materials, and future initiatives
✨ Ensure our work reflects real-life experiences of children and youth with special health care needs

Commitment: 4 virtual meetings per year (about 2 hours each).

We are especially looking for:

💜 Parents and caregivers
💜 Youth and young adults with lived experience
💜 Professionals who serve children and youth with special health care needs

When families lead, systems get better! And things are better when we do them together!

If you feel called to use your experience to create meaningful change for Nebraska families, we would love to hear from you.

📧 Submit your resume to info@pti-nebraska.org

[Image created by Macey11 @ pixabay.com]

02/16/2026

Did you know Children’s Nebraska opened a Behavioral Health & Wellness Center in Omaha? 💜

PTI Nebraska is excited to host a FREE Zoom training to help families understand what this means for Nebraska families and the support available through this new center.

If you’ve ever tried to navigate mental health supports for your child, you know how overwhelming it can feel.

When our kids are struggling, we don’t need more confusion - we need clear information, real options, and hope.

During this session, you’ll learn:
✨ What the Behavioral Health & Wellness Center offers
✨ How they support children and teens
✨ What the continuum of care looks like in real life
✨ How families can access services

Knowledge is power, and families deserve support that makes sense. We hope you’ll join us!

🗓 Friday, February 20, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM (CST)
💻 Free via Zoom

If your child has behavioral or mental health needs, or you just want to understand what’s available in Nebraska - please join us!!!

To Register: bit.ly/3ZdkdGM

Or: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5gxBz5TJTzWYQXtWbAqKHQ #/registration

Because none of us should have to figure this out alone. 💜

Come learn with PTI!

We can’t wait to see you all there!

02/15/2026

Sending love to you all this Valentine’s weekend from the PTI Nebraska team 💜

We’re so grateful to walk alongside families every day — encouraging you, supporting you, and reminding you that you’re never alone in this journey.

Wishing you a weekend filled with love, connection, and maybe a few sweet treats too. 💕

(Image from )

02/13/2026

PTI Nebraska is excited to host a FREE Zoom training session about the Behavioral Health & Wellness Center at Children’s Nebraska in Omaha! 🙌

If you’ve ever tried to navigate mental health supports for your child, you know how important this is!!!

When our kids are struggling, we don’t need more confusion. We need clear information. We need options. We need hope! 💜

This learning session will walk through what the Behavioral Health & Wellness Center offers, how they support children and teens, and what that continuum of care really looks like - in real life, for real families.

🗓 Friday, February 20, 2026
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM (CST)
💻 Free via Zoom

If your child has behavioral or mental health needs, or you just want to understand what’s available in Nebraska - please join us!!!

To Register: bit.ly/3ZdkdGM

Or: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5gxBz5TJTzWYQXtWbAqKHQ #/registration

Because none of us should have to figure this out alone. 💜

Come learn with PTI! We can’t wait to see you all there!

02/12/2026

Information. Candy. Love. 📝 🍫 ♥️

Whatever brought you to our table at the Grand Island Agency Fair last night - we’re so glad you came!

Thank you to all the parents and professionals who stopped by to connect, grab resources, and yes… a little chocolate too!

***One more thing - If you’re a school district wondering how to better connect families to community resources - consider hosting an agency fair during parent-teacher conferences.

Families are already there.
They’re thinking about their child’s future.
They’re ready for information.

Bringing together resources about education supports, transition services, vocational rehabilitation services, adult/state agencies, waivers, college programs, day service agencies, and more in one place removes barriers and builds real partnerships.

It’s simple. It’s impactful. And it works! 🙌

Let us know if you would like PTI Nebraska to host a table at your event - you can contact us through our website here =

https://pti-nebraska.org/request-a-training-or-attendance-at-a-resource-fair-event/

Because things are better when we do them together! 💜

02/11/2026

Huge thanks to Grand Island Senior High for inviting us to be part of the 2026 Agency Fair for Families and Students with Disabilities!

We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect with families and will be there tonight ready to answer questions and support parents. 💜

02/08/2026

How Do Paraeducators Support Students?!

Paraeducators support learning, independence, communication, and self-regulation, helping students succeed every day in school! 🙌 💜

Paraeducators play a critical role in supporting all students, especially those with disabilities. Working under the direction of licensed teachers, they use evidence-based strategies to help students access learning, build skills, and thrive in classrooms.

Here’s a snapshot of the skills and strategies paraeducators assist students with every day:

🔹 Model Skills – Demonstrate step-by-step problem solving, reading strategies, note-taking, and self-regulation techniques across classrooms, hallways, playgrounds, and community settings.

🔹 Support Communication – Help students use AAC devices, sentence starters, or scripts, supporting them to communicate independently across teachers, peers, and settings.

🔹 Social-Emotional Support and Reinforcement – Keep students engaged and manage emotions with encouragement, check-ins, movement breaks, sensory supports, and positive feedback.

🔹 Promote Independence – Teach choice-making, use of visual schedules and organizers, and daily routines so students gradually take ownership of learning and life skills. This increases engagement and helps students build self-advocacy and self-determination skills.

🔹 Peer and Social Support – Help students rely more on classmates and less on adults by teaching peers how to provide cues for tasks, transitions, or activities. They also support broader social interactions using strategies like social scripts and social narratives, helping students navigate social situations more independently and build confidence.

🔹 Assist with Physical Needs – Monitor and respond to students’ physical needs such as fatigue, hunger, emotional distress, and medical/health supports. Paraeducators help ensure supports are available throughout the school day and collect data to help families and teams coordinate care.

🔹 Track Progress – Collect data on IEP goals using apps, charts, or paper tools, and help students self-monitor skills and behaviors. This documentation helps teachers make informed decisions, guide instruction, and share progress with families.

Paraeducators are essential partners in inclusion, independence, and student success. Their work is skilled, intentional, and powerful, and it matters every single day. 🙌

[Information adapted from the Nebraska Department of Education Paraeducator Guidance Document]

👉 To learn more about the paraeducator role and much more, please check out the Nebraska Department of Education Paraeducator Guidance Document

02/05/2026

Be an encourager. The world has plenty of critics already. 💜

[Image from tinybuddha.com]

02/03/2026

PARENTS! Tomorrow Wednesday - Join Our FREE Online Parent Support Group!

Parenting a child with unique needs can feel overwhelming - you don't have to do it alone!

Our Parent Support Group offers a welcoming, judgment-free space for parents to connect, share ideas and resources, ask questions, and learn from one another's lived experiences. This Group is facilitated by PTI Nebraska Information Specialists.

Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
• Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM CST
• Location: Virtual (Zoom)

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/m4sUU9sUS7W_XSZG8qWtew #/registration

Reminder: We've changed the day of our parent support group. We'll now meet on the first Wednesday of every month instead of Tuesday.

We are looking forward to seeing you all on Wednesday! 💜

Address

1941 S 42nd Street , Ste #205
Omaha, NE
68105

Telephone

+14023460525

Website

http://www.pti-nebraska.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when PTI Nebraska posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to PTI Nebraska:

Shortcuts

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Omaha?

02/26/2026

02/23/2026

02/23/2026

02/18/2026

02/16/2026

02/15/2026

02/13/2026

02/12/2026

02/11/2026

02/08/2026

02/05/2026

02/03/2026

Address

Telephone

Website

Alerts

Contact The Practice

Shortcuts

Share

Category