A school bus driver from Canada recalls the positive impact that a service dog had on the behavior not just of the student he was helping, but on all the students aboard.
As the number of students with service dogs needing transportation has risen, awareness of the law and responsibilities, advance planning and communication are key.
Theories on adult learning suggest that for it to be effective, educators must gain buy-in from the adults, get them involved in the topic and keep presentations fresh. Creating a theme for instructional sessions, a technique that can easily be applied to training for pupil transporters, helps to achieve buy-in and involvement.
School bus operations strengthen drivers’ skills and expand their knowledge of timely industry topics with these meetings. Guest speakers can enhance the value of the meetings, while auxiliary training and incentive programs help to keep drivers engaged.
STERLING, Colo. — In order to provide training for school bus drivers at rural districts who might not otherwise receive it, the Colorado Department...
The Pupil Transportation Safety Institute (PTSI) has launched several new resources to assist school transportation professionals across the country. Following are summaries of the new products and services.
When school begins each fall, does your operation border on chaos? Will too many K-3 students get on the wrong afternoon bus? Will special-needs dri...
Students with disabilities have the right to bring their service dogs not only to school with them, but also on the school bus. It is important to have procedures in place for transporting these four-legged companions.
46. Be specific with bus bids Time spent before a bus enters your fleet can be well worth it. In our school system, we have to award bus bid...
North Monterey County Unified School District in Moss Landing, Calif., transports approximately 2,500 students between home and school daily. Of these...
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