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What are today’s biggest topics in school bus garages? What are the challenges to meeting the latest emissions requirements? What is the best way to train technicians to keep them updated on the latest electronics? How can improved equipment specifications lead to increased safety and economy? Join the discussion or start your own.

How can transportation professionals follow the Head Start “Roadmap?” How does the school bus help bridge the gap between Head Start transportation and School District transportation? Start your own conversation today!

The School Bus Technician’s Training and Skills Competition sponsored by the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) shall be for the purpose of providing the latest School Bus training and to determine America’s Best School Bus Technician and Inspector. NAPT’s “America’s Best” is North America’s only annual premier skills competition exclusively for the professional School Bus Technician and Inspector.

School children have a host of special needs. These include but are not limited to various forms of physical, mental or behavioral disabilities, homelessness and school choice for low-income students. Discuss federal regulations such as IDEA and how it affects school transportation, the latest behavior management techniques on the school bus, what the McKinney-Vento Act means to you, and much more.

Join transportation directors, supervisors, school administrators, state representatives, vendors – anyone, really – who are interested in discussing business administration and operations for pupil transportation. Start a discussion on anything from routing to facility design to procurement to collaborative services to HR.

Share your stories and find out what others are doing to instill a safe, secure environment for student riders, bus drivers, the community at-large and the vehicles themselves.

A one-stop shop for state and national association members to discuss new programs, ideas and more with fellow members or those from other states.

What are the latest changes or challenges to federal law when it comes to pupil transportation? Is your operation in compliance? Use this group as a clearinghouse for vetting ideas and to learn more about what you need to know … and how to be proactive rather than reactive.

Upcoming course schedules for state and national pupil transportation training and certifications. Share transportation materials, online training and videos.