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ArticlesJuly 29, 2011

NAPT News & Views

NAPT's Summit this fall in Cincinnati will offer a variety of perspectives that challenge traditional thinking and will help refine creative efforts in matters critical to your organization and the industry at large.

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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2011

NAPT special-needs training program offered nationwide

The association’s Special Needs Training Program will be available throughout the year at various events around the country. The curriculum explores such issues as the legal basis for special-needs transportation, and activities include observation of or participation in a special-needs roadeo and attendance at a trade show featuring special-needs products and services.

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ArticlesJuly 7, 2011

NAPT News & Views

The association discusses the impact of a terrorism hoax on April 1 in New York State that involved school buses and also its efforts to curb school bus bullying.

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2011

NAPT, Zonar offer another $50K grant

The grant is for fleet management technology from Zonar that targets school bus security and efficiency. It will go to a school system whose transportation director is an NAPT member.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2011

School bus bullying program unveiled

The training was developed by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools, with input from NAPT. The materials are available for free download.

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Newsby StaffMay 26, 2011

Nominee named for NAPT affiliate member director

Marisa Weisinger, technical specialist for Innovative Transportation Solutions in Houston, is nominated by officials from Q'Straint/Sure-Lok and Hydrotex to run for the position. It will be available this fall at the conclusion of the NAPT Summit when Mike Roscoe of the C.E. White Co. steps down after fulfilling a two-year term.

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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2011

Partnership to focus on student transportation safety

NAPT Executive Director Mike Martin says that the association will work with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children "to advance the important messages that will help enhance the safety of our nation’s children."

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ArticlesApril 28, 2011

NAPT News & Views

In a recent blog post, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood pointed out that bus drivers are the "first education ambassadors our kids see every day" — a message NAPT Executive Director Mike Martin hopes policymakers will take to heart as they evaluate their difficult budget options.

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Newsby StaffApril 28, 2011

Pupil transporters complete NAPT special-needs program

Officials in New York, North Carolina and Virginia successfully complete the association’s Special Needs Transportation Training Program. The program consists of 24 hours of education in a variety of settings. The core curriculum is supplemented by eight hours of elective instruction from the NAPT Professional Development Series Program.

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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2011

NAPT student behavior management training course available online

“Student Needs & Management” from the association’s Professional Development Series program can now be purchased online. NAPT is offering the course for $40 for members and $100 for non-members.

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