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Graphic promoting “40 Ideas for Your Next In-Service Training,” featuring photos of school transportation training activities including wheelchair securement practice, a bus safety demonstration, and maintenance inspection beside a yellow school bus, with School Bus Fleet branding.
Articlesby Amanda HuggettApril 13, 2026

In-Service Planning Made Easier: Tips for Smooth Back-to-School Prep

Snag your summer prep checklist for school transportation directors, plus 40 training topic ideas to bring to your team.

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Articlesby Bret E. BrooksAugust 7, 2025

School Bus In-Service Training Matters All Year Long

Back-to-school training is just the beginning. Discover why ongoing training is essential for safer, more prepared transportation teams, and how it pays off in performance, morale, and student safety.

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A classroom full of school bus drivers during a training day.
Articlesby Elora HaynesJuly 29, 2025

New Driver Training as a Foundation, Not a Box to Check

Go beyond CDL and ELDT training and find out how in-depth training can encourage school bus drivers to be safety pros, mentors, crisis managers, and more.

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Articlesby Wes PlattJanuary 27, 2023

Building Strengths for Special-Needs Passengers

School transportation professionals benefit from training to make the most efficient use of equipment aboard their buses.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 1, 2020

NHTSA Updates School Bus Driver In-Service Training Curriculum

The agency's free School Bus Driver In-Service Curriculum is now completely online and mobile-friendly. It also now allows users to choose modules to supplement existing training and customize learning paths.

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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2018

Florida Transportation Team Trains on ‘Energy Bus’

Some 500 drivers and other staff prepare for the new year at St. Lucie Public Schools' in-service training, with the motivational theme 'Hop on the Energy Bus.'

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserMay 18, 2018

NASDPTS Publishes Paper on School Bus Drivers' Role in Student Safety

The state directors’ organization details requirements and outlines the history of standards created for driver training. NASDPTS also notes its involvement in initiatives that impact school bus drivers. 

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Articlesby Thomas McMahonJuly 12, 2017

Training Programs Help Prep Drivers for Safe Service

Pre-trip inspections, defensive driving, and behavior management are among the vital topics covered in video and online training offerings.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2010

Emergency response expert offers school bus in-service

In the two-hour presentation, attendees learn what can be done prior to an emergency, what to expect from emergency responders, and what they can do to help emergency responders and start preparing for the "never-happen-to-us" emergency.

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