2025 Raising the Standards Handouts will be available during\/after the conference.<\/p>\n
5\/09\/24 AFAPA Ready for the IEP<\/strong> – Slides and Handouts<\/a><\/p>\n 4\/8-11\/24 Session 2: April 9 am<\/strong> Session 3: April 9 pm<\/strong> Session 4: April 10 am<\/strong> Session 5: April 10 pm<\/strong> Session 6: April 11 am<\/strong> Individualized-Education-Program<\/a> pdf handout for 12\/6\/22 training<\/p>\n The 2022 AL PTI Raising the Standards Conference<\/strong> Session 2<\/strong>: Session 3<\/strong>: Session 4<\/strong>: Understanding the IEP – Training for 2\/15\/2022<\/strong> Bell Curve and Scores Sheet – 2\/16\/22<\/a> 2021 AL PTI Raising the Standards Conference Conference Session 2<\/strong> Conference Session 3<\/strong> Conference Session 4<\/strong> Autism Demonstration<\/a><\/p>\n Intellectual Disability Demonstration Activity<\/a><\/p>\n Learning Disability Demonstration<\/a><\/p>\n ALPTI Raising the Standards Conference 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n Session A 1: Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy<\/a><\/p>\n Session A 2: Access your Community using LifeCourse Materials and the Full Life Ahead Plan for Success<\/a><\/p>\n Session B 1: How Parents Can Help a Struggling Reader PowerPoint<\/a><\/p>\n Session B.1 Helping Your Struggling Elementary Aged Reader Handouts<\/a><\/p>\n Session B 2: ABA Treatment and State-Mandated Health Insurance Funding<\/a><\/p>\n Session B 3: Family Voices of AL – What\u2019s Health Got To Do With Education<\/a><\/p>\n Session C 1: Self Care that Makes Sense<\/a><\/p>\n Session C 2: Why Soft Skills Matter to Career Success<\/a><\/p>\n Session C 3: You Need a Screwdriver, Not a Hammer”: Tools for Coping with an Atypical Child<\/a><\/p>\n Session D 1: Behavioral Cues of Abuse, Neglect, or Mistreatment in Children with Communication Barriers<\/a><\/p>\n Session D 2: Making Informed LRE Placement and School Choice Decisions Handout<\/a><\/p>\n July 2018 Summer Professional Learning Conference: Special Education Family Engagement Strategies<\/a><\/p>\n July 2018 Summer Professional Learning Conference: Parent and Family Engagement in Special Education Transitions<\/a><\/p>\n CEC 2018 Presentation Engaging Families<\/a>\u00a0 (3 MB PPT file)<\/p>\n PTI 2018 Raising the Standards Conference Handouts<\/a>\u00a0 (1.65 MB PDF file)<\/p>\n Raising Standards Conference APAID presentation<\/a>\u00a0 (1.10 MB PDF file)<\/p>\n Alabama Parent Transition Manual<\/a>\u00a0 (3.19 MB PDF)<\/p>\n PTI 2017 Part 1<\/strong> Raising the Standards Conference Handouts<\/a> (2MB PDF file)<\/p>\n PTI 2017 Part 2a<\/strong> Raising the Standards Conference Handouts<\/a> (3.5MB PDF file)<\/p>\n PTI 2017 Part 2b<\/strong> Raising the Standards Conference Handouts<\/a> (3.5MB PDF file)<\/p>\n PTI 2017 Part 3<\/strong> Raising the Standards Conference Handouts<\/a> (1MB PDF file)<\/p>\n PTI 2016 Part 1 <\/strong>Raising the Standards Conference Handouts<\/a> (3 MB PDF file)<\/p>\n PTI 2016 Part 2<\/strong> Raising the Standards Conference Handouts<\/a> (3 MB PDF file)<\/p>\n PTI 2016 Full<\/strong> Raising the Standards Conference Handouts<\/a> (21 MB PDF file)<\/p>\n AL PTI Advisory Committee – 2016<\/a> (2 MB PDF file)<\/p>\n PTI 2015 Part 1<\/strong> Raising the Standards Conference Handouts<\/a> (3MB PDF file)<\/p>\n
Raising the Standards Conference Handouts
Session 1: April 8 pm<\/strong>
– Welcome from APEC: Teresa Moulton
– Growing Up with Dyslexia: Limuel Eubanks, M. ED, M.F.A, PreK-12 Arts Education Director, Mississippi Department of Education
– THINK College Panel: Amy Williamson – SEAP slides<\/a><\/p>\n
– Flip the Switch: Turn OFF Anxiety and Turn ON Life! by Hettie Johnson, MA CCC\/SLP Speech-Language Pathologist
– The Prevention Initiative to Protect Alabama Youth (Prerecorded): Jeff Davis, Fowler Davis Ideas in Motion
– PRETTS: Tasha Betts-Harrison – Pre ETS and Transition Services slides<\/a><\/p>\n
– How the Media Can Be Your Friend: Tricia Powell-Cain, Senior Education Reporter
– What Every Parent Should Know About Planning for Independence: Jennifer McInerney, Parmer Lay Attorney
– Alabama’s Early Intervention System, A Step Ahead: Amy Blakeney, ADRS\/Division of Early Intervention Director – A Step Ahead slides<\/a><\/p>\n
– Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Alabama: Lilleta Jenkins, Director of Community Outreach and Engagement, Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education – AL Imagination Library Slides<\/a>, Registration Form (USA Bilingual)<\/a>
– All Kids\/All Babies (Services and Benefits): Erica Hornton, Outreach and Education Worker
– BCBA and ABA, Clarifying Expectations: D. Reed Bechtel – ABA and BCBA Slides<\/a><\/p>\n
– Focus MD (Prerecorded): Dr. Tenequa Moore – Focus MD (ADHD) Slides<\/a>
– Safe at Home: Melissa Walters, Safe at Home – Safe In Home slides<\/a>
– Coordinated Set of Activities and A Results Oriented Process – What Employment Transition Services Should Look Like: Andrea Mixson, Sr. Staff Attorney, Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program<\/p>\n
– Special Education Transition Planning for a Full Life: Jeana Winter, APEC – Special Ed Transition slides<\/a>
– TBD: Ashley Crawley, Special Education Panel
– PEER Support: Nicholas Sneed, Director of PEER Services<\/p>\n2022<\/h3>\n
Session 1<\/strong>:
1- How Communication plans Benefit Children and Youth with Hearing Impairments and Those who are Deaf – Beyond the check box – PowerPoint<\/a>, ALHV V12 Communication Plan<\/a>
2- Traumatic Brain Injury Screening, Diagnosis, Services and Supports in AL – TBI Presentation<\/a>
3- Independent Living Here We Come Check List – Independent Living, Here We Come<\/a>
4- Underdiagnoses of Girls and Women with ADHD – Underdiagnoses of ADHD in Girls & Women<\/a><\/p>\n
1- Hispanic Outreach for Families Impacted bi IDD – Hispanic Families<\/a>
2- Early Intervention Basics What’s New in AL – Early Intervention: A Step Ahead<\/a>
3- Your Mental Health Matters –Your Mental Health Matters PowerPoint<\/a>
2022 CMHAW Calendar<\/a>, Children’s Mental Health Awareness vs. Acceptance Infographic<\/a>, Children’s Mental Health Week Activities 2022<\/a>, Fact Sheet – Accepting Reality<\/a>, Fact Sheet – Adapting After Trauma and Stress<\/a>, Fact Sheet – Dealing with Anger and Frustration<\/a>, Fact Sheet – Getting Out of Thinking Traps<\/a>, Fact Sheet – Processing Big Changes<\/a>, Fact Sheet – Taking Time for Yourself<\/a>, GBT_ForKids (1)<\/a>, GBT_ForParents<\/a>, GBT_ForTeens<\/a>, mendepression-508_142046<\/a>, MHM 2021 – Additional Resources<\/a><\/p>\n
1- Guardianships, Conservatorships and Less Restrictive Alternatives\u00a0 – Guardianships and Conservatorships\u00a0<\/a>
2- Supporting Work for Young Adults – Transition, Waivers, SSI Work Supports<\/a>
3- Introduction to Independent Futures that Work – Independent Futures That Work<\/a><\/p>\n
1- Youth In Action; The Colby Act<\/p>\n2021<\/h3>\n
Elmore Understanding the IEP – Presentation<\/a>
Dispute Resolution Process Comparison Chart (pdf)<\/a>
Information to Share About My Child (pdf)<\/a><\/p>\n
Effective Communication Letter Writing Guide<\/a>
Back to School Behaviors Handouts – 8\/02\/21 (Autauga County)<\/a><\/p>\n
Conference Session 1<\/strong>
1<\/strong>–\u00a0Early Intervention Services and Updates<\/a> – Amy Blakeney
2<\/strong>– AL Special Education Services Updates – Dr. Dalee Chambers PowerPoint<\/a>
3<\/strong>– Accessing Pre Employment and Transition Services<\/a> and FAQs<\/a>– Tasha Harrison-Betts<\/p>\n
1<\/strong>– \u00a0Understanding 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<\/a>, COVID IMPACT COMPENSATORY ED CHECKLIST<\/a>
2<\/strong>– Autism and Accessing Supports to Meet the Needs of Your Child – Dr. Doris Hill, Accessing Supports PowerPoint<\/a>
3<\/strong>– Parent Leadership in AL – Tish McInnis,\u00a0 PowerPoint: Parent Involvement Matters!<\/a><\/p>\n
1<\/strong>– Mental Health and Emotional Needs, Dr. Dale Wiseley, PowerPoint: Mental health and our youth<\/a>
2<\/strong>– Independent Futures the Work!<\/a> – Katrina Wellborn
3<\/strong>– Supports and Services for Families<\/a> – Teresa Moulton<\/p>\n
1<\/strong>– Understanding Social Security Administration and Work Incentives -Andrea Mixson, Hand outs: Benefits Counseling<\/a>, Impairment related work expenses<\/a>, Planning Employment Goals<\/a>, Laura’s Story<\/a>, Medicare and Medicaid Employment Supports<\/a>, Need to Know when Turn 18 SSA<\/a>, Shileta’s Story<\/a>, SSI For Youth who want to Work<\/a>, 3 Biggest Myths<\/a>
2<\/strong>– Getting and Keeping the First Job- Karen Wisenbaker and Other hand outs: PowerPoint<\/a>, Resume Example<\/a>, Building a resume<\/a>, Action plan<\/a><\/p>\n2019<\/h3>\n
2018<\/h3>\n
2017<\/h3>\n
2016<\/h3>\n
2015<\/h3>\n