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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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Newsby StaffApril 19, 2011

CASTO conference covers safety, efficiency

Sessions during the California Association of School Transportation Officials event address myriad topics, including how pupil transporters’ actions when transporting students with disabilities can affect their operations’ costs and the First Observer school bus security program. Nearly 40 industry suppliers exhibit at the conference’s vendor show.

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ArticlesApril 7, 2011

NAPT News & Views

It’s what we do today and tomorrow that contributes to preventing future accidents. Tight budget situations are not a reason to retreat but to become even more engaged in the conversation locally and nationally about why yellow bus transportation is vital to learning.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2011

Anti-bullying advocate to speak at NAPT Summit

Author Jodee Blanco, who penned Please Stop Laughing At Me . . . One Woman’s Inspirational Story about her years as a student outcast, will give a keynote presentation during the event in Cincinnati in October. Blanco also developed a bullying prevention program called It’s NOT Just Joking Around!

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2011

NAPT president completes special-needs training program

Dr. Linda Bluth is the fourth person in the U.S. to successfully complete the NAPT Special Needs Transportation Training Program. The program consists of 24 hours of education in a variety of different settings. The core curriculum is supplemented by eight hours of elective instruction from the NAPT Professional Development Series Program.

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Newsby StaffMarch 22, 2011

'America's Best' competition to be held in San Antonio

The NAPT's 8th Annual America's Best competition will be hosted by the Texas Association of School Bus Technicians Sept. 27 to 30. The competition will be integrated with a variety of workshops for both technicians and inspectors related to components and systems on school buses.

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Newsby StaffMarch 9, 2011

More NAPT training courses available online

“Presentation Skills,” “Team Communication Strategies,” “Managing the Media” and “Risk Management and Emergency Planning” from the association’s Professional Development Series can now be completed online. Courses are $40 for NAPT members and $100 for non-members.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2011

NAPT recommends Transfinder fleet management solution

The association adds Servicefinder to its Recommended Products Program. Products in the program are deemed essential to personal growth and development and operational safety and efficiency by NAPT.

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Articlesby StaffFebruary 3, 2011

NAPT Technology Showcase

Here’s a look at some of the latest pupil transportation products that were on view at the NAPT trade show in Portland, Ore. New offerings included a student safety seat, a three-point latch vest and a wheelchair securement module.

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonFebruary 1, 2011

Pete Japikse Named Administrator of the Year

The Ohio state director has been involved in pupil transportation for more than 30 years. He is a driving force for improving school bus safety and service standards in his state.

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