PTI Nebraska

Parents - We want to hear from you at our FREE online parent support group on Wednesday June 3rd at noon!

• Is your child struggling at school due to behaviors?
• Is your child frequently being removed from their general education classroom?
• Are they spending significant time in a calm-down room, regulation room, timeout space, or other separate setting?
• Has the school discussed shortening your child's school day?
• Do you feel your child's behavioral needs are not being fully understood or supported?

We would love to hear from you!

Every behavior is communication, and students need appropriate supports, services, and interventions to be successful at school.

Come share your experiences with us:

• What are your child's strengths and needs?
• What supports and services are currently in place?
• What supports do you feel are missing?
• What questions or concerns do you have about your child's educational program or behavior intervention plan?

Join our support group to share experiences, learn about advocating for the services and supports your child may need to succeed, and connect with other families!

You are not alone, and your voice matters.

To register:

https://tinyurl.com/ycy798nc

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

Or use the QR code!

We hope to see you there! 💜

Parents - We want to hear from you at our FREE online parent support group this Wednesday (June 3rd) at noon!

• Is your child struggling at school due to behaviors?
• Is your child frequently being removed from their general education classroom?
• Are they spending significant time in a calm-down room, regulation room, timeout space, or other separate setting?
• Has the school discussed shortening your child's school day?
• Do you feel your child's needs are not being fully understood or supported?

We want to hear from you!

Every behavior is communication, and students need appropriate supports, services, and interventions to be successful at school.

Come share your experiences with us:

• What are your child's strengths and needs?
• What supports and services are currently in place?
• What supports do you feel are missing?
• What questions or concerns do you have about your child's educational program?

Join our support group to share experiences, learn about advocating for the services and supports your child may need to succeed, and connect with other families! You are not alone, and your voice matters.

To register: https://tinyurl.com/ycy798nc

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

Or use the QR code!

We hope to see you all there! 💜

Parents - Check out how you can work on different executive functioning and life skills in the kitchen this summer with your kiddos! ☀️

Summer is a great time for youth and young adults with disabilities to practice important skills through fun, hands-on cooking activities.

Cooking helps develop skills such as:

Working Memory – Following recipes, remembering ingredients, and completing steps in order.

Impulse Control – Practicing kitchen safety, waiting for turns, and following directions before acting.

Planning & Organization – Gathering ingredients, preparing materials, and learning how to break a task into manageable steps.

Communication & Social Skills – Asking for help, sharing responsibilities, and working together with family members.

Self-Determination & Independence – Making choices, solving problems, and building confidence through successful experiences.

The best part? Cooking activities can be adapted to match each child's abilities, interests, and support needs.

Whether it's making a sandwich, baking cookies, preparing a snack, or helping with dinner, every kitchen task is an opportunity to learn and grow.

Small steps in the kitchen today can help build greater independence for tomorrow! 🙌💜






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Never miss an opportunity to make a student feel better about themself!

When students feel seen, valued, and capable, everything can change. Their confidence grows, their behavior improves, and learning becomes easier.

Students who feel connected and encouraged are more likely to participate, build relationships, and believe in themselves.

A few kind words, encouragement, or genuine understanding can have a lasting impact
because students learn best in environments where they feel safe, supported, and respected. 💜

— Inspired by Christine Derengowski

[Image by Christine Derengowski]

Join PTI Nebraska for a free Zoom training on Thursday - Promoting Positive Mental Health in Schools.

Supporting student mental health starts with understanding, inclusion, and early intervention.
Participants will learn practical ways schools can help students with mental health needs thrive.

The Details:

Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST
Where: Free via Zoom

Presented by Cami Bergman, Special Education Information Specialist, and Lisa Hobza, Fanily-to-Family Health Information Specialist from PTI Nebraska.

To Register:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/I33sradmRnqtQ8iP-S3R7w #/registration

Or use the QR code on the flyer!

Together, we can help create school environments where every student feels supported, connected, and valued. 💜

We hope to see you all there! Come learn with PTI!

Wishing everyone a meaningful Memorial Day as we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service. 🇺🇸

Parents - You are doing an amazing job!

Non-speaking does not mean:
—Non-thinking
—Non-hearing
—Non-understanding
—Non-feeling

Spoken words are just one of the many ways we share who we are. When we look beyond words, we open the door to deeper understanding and connection.

Communication lives in eye contact, gestures, expressions, movement, laughter, silence, and presence. Every person has thoughts, feelings, preferences, and a story worth hearing.

When we learn to listen with our hearts, not just our ears, we begin to see that every person has a voice, even if it sounds different than expected.

Connection is not measured by spoken words alone. It’s built through patience, respect, understanding, and believing that everyone deserves to be heard. 💜

Wednesday May 20th Training Alert!

FREE 30 minute Training for Families and Caregivers on:

THE MISSING PIECE: WHY INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS MATTER IN TRANSITION PLANNING

This session will help families understand how to include independent living goals in a young adult’s transition plan to support future independence.

Your teen/young adult can work on skills such as Personal care skills, Money management, Cooking skills, Time management, Community navigation, and more!

The Details:

*Date: Wednesday, May 20th

*Times: 12:00–12:30 PM CST or 8:00–8:30 PM CST

Pick the time that best fits your schedule (this is the same training session offered at two different times)

*Location: Free Zoom training

To Register:

—-12 PM session: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/g5bJbVUKQImYQpq2coMofw #/registration

—-8 PM session: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/36D5CWJ4Qy6rcqXhKe4RAg #/registration

Or use the QR codes on the flyer!

Presented by PTI Nebraska.

We can’t wait to see you there for this brief but important learning session!!! Come learn with us! 💜