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Newsby StaffFebruary 3, 2010

Program offers memorable lesson on bus safety

Professional rodeo clown Marvin Nash and his wife, Darlene, developed the Take Pride in Your Ride program, which promotes school bus safety and appreciation of the driver and fellow riders. Drivers are educated on the content and then teach it to students.

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ArticlesDecember 11, 2009

Innovative Driving Course Sharpens Skills

Before the start of the school year, Harford County Public Schools sets up an elaborate range of obstacles to test its bus drivers. Learning from past accidents and mastering difficult maneuvers are key steps to maximizing safety.

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ArticlesDecember 3, 2009

Tips for industry novices

For those just starting out in pupil transportation, remembering a few pieces of advice, such as maintaining the industry's safety standards, will put them on the road to success.

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Newsby StaffNovember 9, 2009

2010 special-needs event to address timely topics

The National Conference and Exhibition on Transporting Students with Disabilities and Preschoolers will cover such issues as the challenging aspects of transporting students with special needs, seating support and occupant restraint, and how to avoid unintended consequences of reducing expenses.

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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2009

District boosts communication, efficiency with ISO program

Salem-Keizer Public Schools officials have seen increased efficiency and improved communication as a result of modeling their district after the ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 9001 quality management system....

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Articlesby StaffOctober 21, 2009

Approaches to Protect Students in Loading Zones

Recent student fatalities highlight the importance of maximizing safety in and around this area at schools. Pupil transportation industry professionals offer many effective ways to do so, from separating groups of traffic to implementing detailed policies for bus drivers to providing training for students. Communicating with school staff and parents is essential.

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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2009

NAPT to unveil special needs certification in Louisville

The addition to NAPT’s professional development series includes 32 hours of training curriculum; trainees in the program must attend a school bus roadeo and trade show....

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Newsby StaffAugust 3, 2009

South Carolina District Staff Refine Special-Needs Bus Evacuation

By Kelly Roher, Senior Editor Transportation personnel at Greenville (S.C.) County Schools have developed an innovative special-needs ...

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Newsby StaffMarch 17, 2009

Trans-Consult offers 40-hour driver trainer class

Dick Fischer, president of Trans-Consult, will be teaching a 40-hour “Train the Trainer” program for school bus driver trainers in Seymour, Ind., June 8-12, and Salina, Kan., June 22-26.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2009

New training video targets special-needs transportation

Education Compliance Group Inc. has released a new driver training video, The Road to Compliance for Special Needs Drivers, by attorney and consultant Peggy Burns.

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