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STS Highlights November 2021

STS Highlights: November 2021

Holiday driving season is here. Thanksgiving is close and all the usual winter holidays are literally around the corner. With the pandemic keeping a lot of people home the last couple of years, it is safe to expect holiday travel congestion this year. Be careful during your adventures from Point A to Point B. This month’s resources are intentionally geared towards health and physical travel safety!

The goal with these monthly resources is always to help elevate your career, department, or organization. Please FORWARD this email to anyone who could benefit from the content. As always, we take pride in helping you meet your training requirements and goals.

Stay Healthy,
Patrick


NAPT Online Certification Courses

NAPT Online Certification Courses

Advance your career with the only nationally recognized credential, created specifically for student transportation professionals.

  • Demonstrate your commitment to the requirements of your profession.
  • Prove your knowledge and professional competencies.
  • Distinguish yourself among the profession’s elite workforce.
  • Launch your student transportation career to the next level.
  • Show potential employers and current stakeholders you’re dedicated to doing the best possible job in the student transportation field.

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It's Flu Season!

It’s Flu Season!

The CDC’s recommendation for getting a flu vaccine for the 2021-22 flu season is: GET THE SHOT! Flu viruses are constantly changing so it’s not unusual for new ones to appear. A lot of research goes into each year’s vaccine. You should not wait for activity to be rising or high in your community to get a flu shot. The best way to reduce the risk of flu and its potentially serious complications is by getting vaccinated each year.

CDC Influenza Resources


Cleaning & Disinfecting a School Bus

Cleaning & Disinfecting a School Bus

One of the most effective strategies for slowing the spread of ANY illness is by implementing a consistent cleaning and disinfection protocol for your school bus fleet.

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Top 10 Driving Pet Peeves

Top 10 Driving Pet Peeves

What stresses you out when you are driving? We did some research and found the common driving behaviors that really drive people bonkers. If you do ANY of these, you should alter your driving habits.

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Better Stress Management

Better Stress Management

Understanding the effects of stress helps individuals recognize stress in themselves and others and respond better to stressful situations.

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Posted in Blog on November 16th, 2021. No Comments.



GAPT Embraces NAPT Certifications with Member Scholarships

GAPT Embraces NAPT Certifications with Member Scholarships

GAPT and NAPT

In 2019, the Georgia Association for Pupil Transportation (GAPT) helped their members get a course or two closer to National certification with scholarships to complete NAPT Online Certification courses. One hundred and twenty-five (125) scholarships were awarded. In 2020, GAPT doubled that number. GAPT remains committed with another 250 scholarships for their members working toward an NAPT Certification!

Encouraging the education and advancement of their members is great for GAPT, Georgia, and the entire pupil transportation industry as it builds a strong, capable, and determined workforce. The GAPT Professional Development Scholarship Program is an easy model for any association that wants to provide an enticing incentive for membership or conference attendance.

NAPT currently offers 4 professional certification designations, created specifically for student transportation professionals:

  • Certified Director of Pupil Transportation (CDPT)
  • Certified Supervisor of Pupil Transportation (CSPT)
  • Certified Pupil Transportation Specialist (CPTS)
  • Certified in Special Needs Transportation (CSNT)


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Posted in Blog on November 10th, 2021. No Comments.



STS Highlights October 2021

STS Highlights: October 2021

October marks one of the most deadly holidays for pedestrians so expect to see reminders toward the end of the month to be especially aware when driving around the Halloween holiday. Otherwise, enjoy the cooler weather!

The goal with these monthly resources is always to help elevate your career, department, or organization. Please FORWARD this email to anyone who could benefit from the content. As always, we take pride in helping you meet your training requirements and goals.

Stay Healthy,
Patrick


NAPT Online Certification Courses

NAPT Online Certification Courses

Advance your career with the only nationally recognized credential, created specifically for student transportation professionals.

  • Demonstrate your commitment to the requirements of your profession.
  • Prove your knowledge and professional competencies.
  • Distinguish yourself among the profession’s elite workforce.
  • Launch your student transportation career to the next level.
  • Show potential employers and current stakeholders you’re dedicated to doing the best possible job in the student transportation field.

NAPT Certifications

Online Courses


A Halloween Public Service Announcement

A Halloween Public Service Announcement

Please remember to be alert while driving on Halloween. Many children are expected to be out-and-about because of the holiday. Slow down, remain vigilant, and be aware of your surroundings.

Safety Tips


Cleaning & Disinfecting a School Bus

Cleaning & Disinfecting a School Bus

One of the most effective strategies for slowing the spread of ANY illness is by implementing a consistent cleaning and disinfection protocol for your school bus fleet.

Download Infographic


Delta Variant: What We Know About the Science

Delta Variant: What We Know About the Science

Delta is currently the predominant strain of the Covid-19 virus in the United States. Data suggests that the Delta variant is more infectious and is leading to increased transmissibility when compared to other variants, even in vaccinated individuals.

Read More


World Health Organization (WHO) Covid Myths

World Health Organization (WHO) Covid Myths

There is a lot of inaccurate information circulating about Covid-19. The WHO has compiled many of the common myths and researched them to determine fact from fiction. Always consider your sources of information and double check facts.

WHO Mythbusters


Popularity of E-Learning is Growing

Popularity of E-Learning is Growing

According to LinkedIn’s 2018 Workplace Learning Report, surveys found that as many as 90% of corporations offer digital learning to employees. In addition, based on Global Market Insights E-Learning Market 2020 Report, the Covid-19 pandemic prompted exponential growth in the industry. Have you considered adding an online training component to your current training/professional development program?


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Posted in Blog on October 19th, 2021. No Comments.



STS Highlights September 2021

STS Highlights: September 2021

Summer is coming to a close and you may be noticing some color changes in the leaves. It’s time for cooler temperatures! We hope this month’s content selections help you transition into the Fall season.

The goal with these monthly resources is always to help elevate your career, department, or organization. Please FORWARD this email to anyone who could benefit from the content. As always, we take pride in helping you meet your training requirements and goals.

Stay Healthy,
Patrick


Popularity of E-Learning is Growing

Popularity of E-Learning is Growing

According to LinkedIn’s 2018 Workplace Learning Report, surveys found that as many as 90% of corporations offer digital learning to employees. In addition, based on Global Market Insights E-Learning Market 2020 Report, the Covid-19 pandemic prompted exponential growth in the industry. Have you considered adding an online training component to your current training/professional development program?


See Online Training Options


Delta Variant: What We Know About the Science

Delta Variant: What We Know About the Science

Delta is currently the predominant strain of the Covid-19 virus in the United States. Data suggests that the Delta variant is more infectious and is leading to increased transmissibility when compared to other variants, even in vaccinated individuals.

Read More


Security Enhanced Daily School Bus Inspections

Security Enhanced Daily School Bus Inspections

Daily school bus safety inspections are an industry standard. Drivers are familiar with pre- and post-trip inspections that aid in maintaining safe vehicle operation. These inspections commonly focus on mechanical components from a safety and functionality perspective. For a more robust daily inspection, consider ADDING and/or MODIFYING items with a security focus.

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Cleaning & Disinfecting a School Bus

Cleaning & Disinfecting a School Bus

One of the most effective strategies for slowing the spread of ANY illness is by implementing a consistent cleaning and disinfection protocol for your school bus fleet.

Download Infographic


A High School Diploma & Career-Based Education

A High School Diploma & Career-Based Education

Smart Horizons Career Online High School (SHCOHS) offers affordable, career-based online education for individuals who need high school diplomas to access better career and educational opportunities.

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NAPT ACTS! The Road Show - Houston

NAPT ACTS! The Road Show – Houston

The National Association for Pupil Transportation returns to in-person events with ACT! The Road Show – Houston, where leaders explore 5 of the most pressing issues facing the school transportation industry in a post-pandemic era.

Register for the Event

Posted in Blog on September 16th, 2021. No Comments.



Popularity of E-Learning is Growing

Popularity of E-Learning is Growing

According to LinkedIn’s 2018 Workplace Learning Report, surveys found that as many as 90% of corporations offer digital learning to employees. In addition, based on Global Market Insights E-Learning Market 2020 Report, the Covid-19 pandemic prompted exponential growth in the industry.

Companies and organizations are realizing that e-learning speeds up training and employees are much more likely to remember what they’ve learned. Online courses and lessons continue to grow in popularity and acceptance as an effective method of training because of the benefits to online training when compared to conventional classroom training.

Have you considered adding an online training component to your current training/professional development program? We can help!

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Posted in Blog on September 2nd, 2021. No Comments.



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