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ArticlesApril 1, 2003

IEPs, Regulatory Issues Pervade Special-Needs Show

Approximately 550 special-education experts and transportation personnel traveled to Indianapolis for the 12th Annual National Conference and Exhibiti...

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2003

High Costs, Yes; But Valuable Returns, Too

Shortly after I joined the staff of School Bus Fleet more than eight years ago, I visited a school bus contractor here in Southern California.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2003

Spring Branch ISD Takes Two-Sided Approach to Success

Spring Branch Independent School District in Houston believes it can provide better transportation service to its students by splitting the program. O...

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ArticlesDecember 1, 2002

Occupant Safety Debate Heats Up at 2002 NAPT Show

Although the National Association for Pupil Transportation’s (NAPT) 28th Annual Conference and Trade Show convened once again with a focus on several ...

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ArticlesAugust 1, 2002

How to Become Captain of a Winning IEP Team

As a related service provider who attends IEP meetings regularly, I am amazed that I am often the person responsible for leading the team in its discu...

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ArticlesAugust 1, 2002

Managing Violent Special-Needs Students

In a small rural town in Iowa, 10-year-old Josh, who has autism, rode the bus to school each morning. After picking him up, the driver would go about ...

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ArticlesJune 1, 2001

Safe Transportation of Motorized Wheelchairs and Scooters

The evolution of motorized wheelchairs demands a strategic approach to transportation safety. With sophisticated features and high costs, meticulous procedures for loading, securing, and unloading are imperative. Collaboration with specialists and adherence to regulations are essential to ensure student safety and facilitate independence.

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ArticlesApril 1, 2001

How to Load and Secure Students in Wheelchairs

Teamwork between special-education and transportation departments can make it easier to manage students who require extra care in transit between home and school.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2001

Survey takes first step in tracking special-needs busing

Transporting children with disabilities has become an increasingly complex task for school bus fleets across the country. Fleet managers do the best they can, often with extremely limited resources in terms of time and staff. Merely keeping up with the latest developments in special-needs education and transportation presents an extraordinary challenge.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2000

Occupant Restraint for Children with Special Needs: Part 1

In Part 1 of a three-part series, tips on effective restraint of children who need head/trunk support.

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