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Special Needs Transportationby StaffFebruary 1, 2006

Q&A: Managing the Behavior of Autistic Students on the School Bus

Autistic children have difficulty communicating their wants and needs to others, which puts the task of deciphering their complex behavior in the hand...

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Special Needs Transportationby Ray TurnerFebruary 1, 2006

10 Behavior Management Strategies for Special-Needs Students

Behavior management on school buses transporting special-needs students can be a difficult proposition. Not only do drivers and attendants have to dea...

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Maintenanceby Teresa Basich, Editorial AssistantFebruary 1, 2006

How to Solve Common Problems With Wheelchair Lifts

Misuse and everyday wear and tear on wheelchair lifts can keep them from running smoothly. Make lift checks a part of pre-trip inspections, and train drivers to recognize mechanical problems.

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Safetyby StaffFebruary 1, 2006

Q&A: TSA's Poole Says Buses Are 'Highly Vulnerable to Terrorism'

Since joining the Transportation Security Administration last April, Jeane Poole has elevated school buses to "highly vulnerable" on the agency's list of risk assessments and is preparing training programs to address terrorist threat.

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Managementby Lionel PinnFebruary 1, 2006

14 Tips for Effective Evaluations

It’s evaluation time! Needless to say, this is probably one of the least favorite announcements of the year for most transportation supervisors. Some ...

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Special Needs Transportationby StaffFebruary 1, 2006

40-plus sessions slated for special-needs event

MCLEAN, Va. — This year’s Transporting Students With Disabilities and Preschoolers Conference and Exhibition, scheduled March 3-8 in Orlando, Fla., will feature more than 40 “best practices” sessions for transportation professionals.

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Managementby StaffFebruary 1, 2006

NAPT News & Views

Did you know that all members of the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) have a regular opportunity to participate in each of the Board of Directors’ quarterly meetings?

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Managementby StaffFebruary 1, 2006

Bus Briefs

Fleeing suspect tries to hijack school bus SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A fleeing burglary suspect was shot and killed by police moments after h...

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Safetyby StaffFebruary 1, 2006

'Be Cool. Bus Rules!' renews safety program

WARRENVILLE, Ill. — Students are again being urged to be cool — and safe — as they ride the bus to and from school.

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Safetyby StaffFebruary 1, 2006

Tennessee group surveys seat belt support

PORTLAND, Tenn. — A statewide survey found a low degree of support for seat belts on school buses.

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