Upon request, PTRC staff can provide workshops to any group that can bring together 5 or more attendees. Training topics can be selected from the following list or you may request a training topic tailored to your needs.
This workshop provides the agency’s historical background, guiding principles, and the services provided by the FRC.
This PowerPoint presentation of the revised IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act) An overview of the law itself and its subsections, including the evaluation process, Individual Family Service Plans, private school placements and alternative educational setting. Full workshop is approximately 2 hrs but it can be shortened as requested by removing or shortening specific sections.
This PowerPoint presentation helps parents & educators determine if a child is being bullied, what to do about it, and why children with special needs are often targets. Approximately 1 ½ hrs.
This PowerPoint discusses how different perspectives can make it difficult to understand behaviors and attitudes and why it is important to understand the culture of others before discussing a child’s behavior or learning difficulties with family members. How our own culture affects the way in which we view behavior in children who are of different cultural backgrounds. Approximately 1-1/2 hrs long.
This PowerPoint presentation covers what parents need to know and do – before starting a new school year – to be sure the year is a good one for their child and for the entire family. Approximately 1-1 ½ hrs
A comprehensive PowerPoint overview of special education services, content of the IEP, who is eligible and how the process of receiving services takes place. This session includes a helpful special education overview handout. Plan for a 1-2 hour presentation.
Discusses why behaviors occur and how the use of positive behavioral interventions as opposed to punishment can teach new behaviors and includes examples of positive behavioral intervention techniques. Especially helpful for teachers, group child care providers. Approximately 2 hours.
Transition from school to work, services available for adults with disabilities, and how and when to begin to access the services are explained in this PowerPoint presentation. Approximately 1½ hrs.
This workshop is a PowerPoint discussion about the symptoms, causes, treatments and educational recommendations for students with ADHD.
Leaving the School House Behind (Where do we go from here?) This training covers the key points that need to be considered during transition planning for students with disabilities. Emphasis is put on early planning and bringing the student into the discussion. Participants will receive the Transition Toolkit Approximately 1 hr.
Nurturing parent involvement and family engagement is important for school success. This PowerPoint presentation provides ideas and suggestions to involve families with local schools and emphasizes the importance of making families feel welcome at their child’s school. Approximately 2 hrs.
A Look at Restraint and Seclusion Practices This PowerPoint workshop touches on key aspects to consider when a student with disabilities is experiencing behavior problems that may result in the use of restraint. Topics covered include training, legal issues and appropriate guidelines for managing difficult behavior. Workshop attendees will receive a copy of “Manual of Recommended Practice” Approximately 1 hour.
Using the Power of a Personal Story This curriculum will help parents explore what advocacy is, why changing systems is important, and how to use the power of their personal story to create change. Approximately 1.5 hours
This curriculum was developed to help parents be an effective advocate for their child. It will explore what advocacy means, and the skills necessary to be effective. Approximately 1.5 – 2 hours.
What Parents Need to Know (Sexuality) This curriculum was designed with input from parents; it is intended to help parents of children with a disability plan how they want to prepare their youth for the changes that come with puberty and adolescence. Approximately 1.5
This workshop was designed to help parents prepare youth with disabilities for employment. A critical component of the transition to adulthood is the building of work skills that can lead to competitive employment. Approximately 1.5 – 2 hours.
This workshop provides a better understanding about what districts can or can not do when disciplining children with disabilities. Approximately 1 hour
Is It Right for Your Family? By attending this workshop, families will learn more about guardianship, conservatorship, and self-determination. Approximately 45+ minutes
For more information on our trainings or to tailor a training to fit your needs, contact us.