PTI Nebraska (Parent Training and Information) is a statewide resource for families of children with disabilities and special health care needs.

PTI Nebraska has served as Nebraska’s Parent Training and Information Center since 2001. Parent Centers exist in every state and U.S. territory to provide families, youth/young adults, and professionals with information, support, and training to help navigate educational processes and available supports and services for children and young adults with disabilities.

To find a Parent Center in another state or territory, visit the Parent Center hub website and click on any state or territory to view the Parent Centers serving that area: https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/

Nebraska has one federally funded Parent Center and PTI Nebraska provides services across the entire state. We are funded in part through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Because federal funding does not fully cover the cost of providing statewide support, outreach, training, and resources, PTI Nebraska also relies on additional grants from the Nebraska Department of Education and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, as well as private donations and community support to help us reach families and communities across the state.

The goal of the PTI is to empower families to feel confident in navigating their child’s special education process. PTI Nebraska helps parents understand their rights and responsibilities regarding early intervention, special education, and transition services, and helps parents gain the knowledge and tools they need to participate effectively in their children’s education. We help support parents throughout their child’s educational journey serving families who have babies, toddlers, school-aged children, and young adults (to age 26). We help parents build partnerships with school professionals to improve educational outcomes for their children with disabilities.

We offer various trainings and resources related to special education and disabilities and also provide one-to-one support to families of children and young adults with disabilities. Our trainings are conducted in different formats including in-person, through online webinars, and at conferences and events across the state. Our individualized assistance is provided via phone, email, mail, and in-person at our office.

Even if your child is not receiving special education, but you suspect they may have a disability or you are concerned about your child’s struggles and challenges in school, you can contact PTI with your questions and concerns.

OUR MISSION

To provide training, information, and support to families with children birth to age 26 who have disabilities or special healthcare needs; To empower parents and enable them to advocate effectively for their child’s needs and have the capacity to improve the educational outcomes for their children.

OUR VISION

Children with disabilities will be prepared to lead productive, independent adult lives to the maximum extent possible.

PTI Nebraska Board of Directors

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Michaela Seidl, Omaha, Parent

Vice President – Jennifer Meints, Lincoln, Parent

Secretary – Maryjan Fiala, Omaha, Parent

MEMBERS

Jennifer Brock, Omaha, Parent
Sandy “Macky” Scott, Winnebago, Interested Citizen
Trina Shaw, Kearney, Parent
Jennifer Stadler, Chadron, Parent
Molly Warneke, Omaha, Parent