Who we are
PTI Nebraska is a statewide resource for families of children with disabilities and special health care needs.
- PTI Nebraska‘s staff are parent/professionals and are available to talk to parents and professionals about special education, other services and disability specific information.
- PTI Nebraska conducts relevant, no cost workshops statewide.
- PTI Nebraska provides printed and electronic resources.
- PTI Nebraska encourages and supports parents in leadership roles.
The Mission
Provide training, information and support to Nebraska parents and others who have an interest in children from birth through twenty-six and who receive or who might need special education or related services. Enable parents to have the capacity to improve educational outcomes for all children.
The Vision
Children with disabilities will be prepared to lead productive, independent adult lives to the maximum extent possible.
Contact or visit PTI Nebraska if:
- You would like information about your child‘s disability
- You have a question about your child‘s special education program or related services
- You would like to schedule a workshop in your community
- You would like to talk to another parent
Board of Directors
Officers
Sandra Peterson, President – Omaha – Grandparent
Kristin Flott, Vice-President – Omaha – Parent
Teresa McEvoy, Secretary – Omaha – Parent
Paula Latham, Treasurer – Omaha – Grandparent
Greg Gaden, Alternat Secretary – Director of Special Education
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Board Members
Kim Falk – Fort Calhoun – Parent
Jeanne Heaston – Omaha – NE Dept. of Education
Jose Lopez – Omaha – Parent
Lyris Peak – Omaha – Head Start – Grandparent
Sandi Proskovec – Fremont – Parent
Randi Scott – Omaha – Interested Citizen
Scott Snake – Winnebago – Parent
Mark Smith – Omaha – Parent – MMI Family/ Consumer Coordinator
Sharon Ward – Omaha – Youth Leadership Council