2022
The 2022 AL PTI Raising the Standards Conference
Session 1:
1- How Communication plans Benefit Children and Youth with Hearing Impairments and Those who are Deaf – Beyond the check box – PowerPoint, ALHV V12 Communication Plan
2- Traumatic Brain Injury Screening, Diagnosis, Services and Supports in AL – TBI Presentation
3- Independent Living Here We Come Check List – Independent Living, Here We Come
4- Underdiagnoses of Girls and Women with ADHD – Underdiagnoses of ADHD in Girls & Women
Session 2:
1- Hispanic Outreach for Families Impacted bi IDD – Hispanic Families
2- Early Intervention Basics What’s New in AL – Early Intervention: A Step Ahead
3- Your Mental Health Matters –Your Mental Health Matters PowerPoint
2022 CMHAW Calendar, Children’s Mental Health Awareness vs. Acceptance Infographic, Children’s Mental Health Week Activities 2022, Fact Sheet – Accepting Reality, Fact Sheet – Adapting After Trauma and Stress, Fact Sheet – Dealing with Anger and Frustration, Fact Sheet – Getting Out of Thinking Traps, Fact Sheet – Processing Big Changes, Fact Sheet – Taking Time for Yourself, GBT_ForKids (1), GBT_ForParents, GBT_ForTeens, mendepression-508_142046, MHM 2021 – Additional Resources
Session 3:
1- Guardianships, Conservatorships and Less Restrictive Alternatives – Guardianships and Conservatorships
2- Supporting Work for Young Adults – Transition, Waivers, SSI Work Supports
3- Introduction to Independent Futures that Work – Independent Futures That Work
Session 4:
1- Youth In Action; The Colby Act
2021
Understanding the IEP – Training for 2/15/2022
Elmore Understanding the IEP – Presentation
Dispute Resolution Process Comparison Chart (pdf)
Information to Share About My Child (pdf)
Bell Curve and Scores Sheet – 2/16/22
Effective Communication Letter Writing Guide
Back to School Behaviors Handouts – 8/02/21 (Autauga County)
2021 AL PTI Raising the Standards Conference
Conference Session 1
1– Early Intervention Services and Updates – Amy Blakeney
2– AL Special Education Services Updates – Dr. Dalee Chambers PowerPoint
3– Accessing Pre Employment and Transition Services and FAQs– Tasha Harrison-Betts
Conference Session 2
1– Understanding the Difference Between COVID Impact Relief Services and Compensatory Education and How to Access Services – Nancy Anderson and Jeana Winter, Recovering from Lost Learning PowerPoint, COVID IMPACT COMPENSATORY ED CHECKLIST
2– Autism and Accessing Supports to Meet the Needs of Your Child – Dr. Doris Hill, Accessing Supports PowerPoint
3– Parent Leadership in AL – Tish McInnis, PowerPoint: Parent Involvement Matters!
Conference Session 3
1– Mental Health and Emotional Needs, Dr. Dale Wiseley, PowerPoint: Mental health and our youth
2– Independent Futures the Work! – Katrina Wellborn
3– Supports and Services for Families – Teresa Moulton
Conference Session 4
1– Understanding Social Security Administration and Work Incentives -Andrea Mixson, Hand outs: Benefits Counseling, Impairment related work expenses, Planning Employment Goals, Laura’s Story, Medicare and Medicaid Employment Supports, Need to Know when Turn 18 SSA, Shileta’s Story, SSI For Youth who want to Work, 3 Biggest Myths
2– Getting and Keeping the First Job- Karen Wisenbaker and Other hand outs: PowerPoint, Resume Example, Building a resume, Action plan
2019
Intellectual Disability Demonstration Activity
Learning Disability Demonstration
ALPTI Raising the Standards Conference 2019
Session A 1: Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy
Session B 1: How Parents Can Help a Struggling Reader PowerPoint
Session B.1 Helping Your Struggling Elementary Aged Reader Handouts
Session B 2: ABA Treatment and State-Mandated Health Insurance Funding
Session B 3: Family Voices of AL – What’s Health Got To Do With Education
Session C 1: Self Care that Makes Sense
Session C 2: Why Soft Skills Matter to Career Success
Session C 3: You Need a Screwdriver, Not a Hammer”: Tools for Coping with an Atypical Child
Session D 2: Making Informed LRE Placement and School Choice Decisions Handout
2018
July 2018 Summer Professional Learning Conference: Special Education Family Engagement Strategies
CEC 2018 Presentation Engaging Families (3 MB PPT file)
PTI 2018 Raising the Standards Conference Handouts (1.65 MB PDF file)
Raising Standards Conference APAID presentation (1.10 MB PDF file)
Alabama Parent Transition Manual (3.19 MB PDF)
2017
PTI 2017 Part 1 Raising the Standards Conference Handouts (2MB PDF file)
PTI 2017 Part 2a Raising the Standards Conference Handouts (3.5MB PDF file)
PTI 2017 Part 2b Raising the Standards Conference Handouts (3.5MB PDF file)
PTI 2017 Part 3 Raising the Standards Conference Handouts (1MB PDF file)
2016
PTI 2016 Part 1 Raising the Standards Conference Handouts (3 MB PDF file)
PTI 2016 Part 2 Raising the Standards Conference Handouts (3 MB PDF file)
PTI 2016 Full Raising the Standards Conference Handouts (21 MB PDF file)
AL PTI Advisory Committee – 2016 (2 MB PDF file)
2015
PTI 2015 Part 1 Raising the Standards Conference Handouts (3MB PDF file)
PTI 2015 Part 2 Raising the Standards Conference Handouts (3MB PDF file)