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STS Highlights August 2024

STS Highlights: August 2024

STS August Highlights

And just like that, Summer Vacation is over. I honestly hope you had a great break! Locally, school starts back in mid-August, so as you are reading this you are most likely getting back to your normal work routine. The beginning of the school year is always chaotic. Children and school staff are getting to know one another. Processes and procedures may have changed. Maybe you switched schools or your actual position. Regardless, you are probably a little more stressed than normal as you make it through the new school year process.

It is still very hot outside so I’m leaving these links. Heat-related illness is a big issue during the heat of summer, but there are ways to prevent it if you can recognize the symptoms.

The goal with these monthly resources is always to convey a few public service announcements (PSAs) and to help elevate your career, department, or organization. As always, we take pride in helping you meet your training needs and goals.

School is in session,

Patrick



Passenger (P) Endorsement - ELDT - Theory Curriculum

Passenger (P) Endorsement – ELDT – Theory Curriculum

CDL drivers who need to carry 16 or more passengers, must have a passenger (P) endorsement. He/she must complete theory and behind-the-wheel training, a skills test, and meet other eligibility requirements. Our online curriculum satisfies the THEORY requirement and can be completed on your schedule.

Passenger (P) Endorsement

All ELDT Theory



NAPT Online PDS & Certification Courses

NAPT Online PDS & Certification Courses

Over the years nearly 2000 school bus drivers have taken more than 12,000 NAPT online courses! NAPT PDS online classes are used for certification, recertification, inservice, and general professional development. Each course is self-paced, and can be completed when and where it is convenient, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Online PDS

Certification



Assessing Emergency Preparedness

Assessing Emergency Preparedness

The harsh reality is that emergency situations do occur, and you never know when or what might happen. The pupil transportation industry has an impressive safety record because of a constant commitment to safety, training, and preparedness. This resource provides simple tools and information to further fortify the prepared mindset.

Assessing Preparedness



Online In-Service Training Package

Online In-Service Training Package

Every year school bus drivers are required to take annual training to remain at peak performance and safety. We offer an online option that covers a variety of topics, is self-paced, and priced well within your budget.

See What’s Included



Managing Stress

Managing Stress

The goal of stress management is not to eliminate stress but to make stress work more constructively. Understanding the effects of stress helps individuals recognize stress in themselves and others and respond better to stressful events.

See Stress Management Tips



Danger Zones

Danger Zones

Reviewing the common danger zones surrounding a school bus is ALWAYS a necessity. Download this free resource for use in your facility as a safety reminder.

Download the Danger Zones Flyer



NAPT Membership

NAPT Membership

NAPT empowers and supports the pupil transportation industry by providing communication, leadership, education, advocacy, and resources. Joining strengthens your career and the industry,  and helps create a world where every student has access to safe and efficient transportation.

Consider an NAPT Membership



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Pretty Darn Interesting: Taking a Brain Break

Brain breaks can help students reset, focus, and get ready to learn. While this article is written for teachers in regards to how to use brain breaks for their students, the ideas and techniques easily translate to children on the school bus or even you!

Read the Article



Who Trains Your Emergency Dispatchers?

Who Trains Your Emergency Dispatchers?

Training emergency dispatchers has been in our core DNA since we first started designing training over two decades ago. To this day, Smart Horizons Emergency Dispatch Training is secure, objective driven, and readily accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Our online training is an affordable option for any dispatch center.

Online Public Safety Training

 
Posted in Blog on August 15th, 2024. No Comments.



A Reminder About School Bus Danger Zones

Heed the School Bus Danger Zones

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In addition to the online training we offer, School Training Solutions maintains a library of free resources. Our hope is that our customers, partners, and friends use these items in their facilities as safety reminders or training aids.

This featured flyer about the common danger zones surrounding a school bus is ALWAYS a necessity. School Training Solutions (STS) is proud to be a resource for school transportation departments and school bus drivers across the country.

Stay safe
Patrick

Danger Zones

Training Catalog

Resources

Posted in Blog on August 1st, 2024. No Comments.



ELDT Hazmat Endorsement Training – Online

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ELDT Hazmat Training Online

Transportaion Training SolutionsOur HAZMAT curriculum is our most popular ELDT training package. Any driver currently holding a valid CDL can obtain a Hazardous Materials (H) endorsement upon successful completion of THEORY training and an H (endorsement) knowledge test. This Smart Horizons curriculum track satisfies the THEORY training requirement.

This endorsement requires a driver to be at least 21 years of age, pass a medical background test, pass a TSA background test, and be fingerprinted for any prior criminal conviction.

Smart Horizons is an approved Training Provider for THEORY curriculum. The various Smart Horizons ELDT curriculum tracks align with federal requirements and course completions are reported to the Training Provider Registry.

If you would like more information or if we can help in any way, please reach out.

Hazmat Theory Training

Contact Us

Other ELDT Training

Posted in Blog on July 30th, 2024. No Comments.



STS Highlights July 2024

STS Highlights: July YEAR

STS Highlights July 2024

Summer = HEAT. Heat-related illness is a big issue for the next few months, but there are ways to prevent it if you can recognize the symptoms.

With children out of school, it is even more important to be aware of your surroundings while driving and safely share the road with pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcycles, school buses, and other automobiles. Enjoy and use this month’s resources, but make the best of your Summer!

The goal with these monthly resources is always to convey a few public service announcements (PSAs) and to help elevate your career, department, or organization. As always, we take pride in helping you meet your training needs and goals.

Enjoy the summer break,

Patrick



Hazmat (H) Endorsement - ELDT - Theory Curriculum

Hazmat (H) Endorsement – ELDT – Theory Curriculum

Any driver currently holding a valid CDL can obtain a Hazardous Materials (H) endorsement upon successful completion of THEORY training and an H (endorsement) knowledge test. This Smart Horizons curriculum track satisfies the THEORY training requirement. This is our most popular ELDT curriculum track!

Hazmat (H) Endorsement

All ELDT Theory



WV Users - You Have Access to Additional Training

WV Users – You Have Access to Additional Training

We’ve had a lot of questions recently about access to additional Continuing Education courses. Every WV user with an active training/testing account has access to an entire catalog of training, in addition to the WV specific courses. These courses can be accessed by logging in and navigating to the “Find More Training” tab.

Look at the Courses



Assessing Emergency Preparedness

Assessing Emergency Preparedness

The harsh reality is that emergency situations do occur, and you never know when or what might happen. The pupil transportation industry has an impressive safety record because of a constant commitment to safety, training, and preparedness. This resource provides simple tools and information to further fortify the prepared mindset.

Assessing Preparedness



CDL Preparation & Refresher for School Bus Drivers

CDL Preparation & Refresher for School Bus Drivers

Like most of our online courses, this package can be used for inservice or remediation training. It is a stand-alone curriculum that includes a comprehensive final test. This course is NOT Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT).

Enroll Drivers



NAPT Online PDS & Certification Courses

NAPT Online PDS & Certification Courses

Over the years nearly 2000 school bus drivers have taken more than 12,000 NAPT online courses! NAPT PDS online classes are used for certification, recertification, inservice, and general professional development. Each course is self-paced, and can be completed when and where it is convenient, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Online PDS

Certification



NAPT ACTS! - Conference & Trade Show

NAPT ACTS! – Conference & Trade Show

Discover the benefits of investing in your attendance to NAPT ACTS, both for yourself and potentially for your colleagues. Join us October 4-8 in Oklahoma City!

Conference Website



Pretty Darn Interesting: Five Facts About the Portuguese Man-of-War

Pretty Darn Interesting: Five Facts About the Portuguese Man-of-War

One of the most popular summer vacations is a trip to the beach. Sun and sand are very common, but sometimes you may encounter the dreaded Portuguese man-of-war. How much do you know about these sea creatures? The Florida Museum of Natural History has some answers.

Five Facts: Portuguese Man-of-War

Posted in Blog on July 18th, 2024. No Comments.



Access Extra Training in Every Active Account

A Resource for School Bus Driver Training in Florida

A Resource for School Bus Driver Training in Florida

Your online access allows for MORE than just a test. West Virginia users have access to an entire library of Transportation AND Professional Development lessons. See the full catalog! There are three main reasons West Virginia school districts use School Training Solutions (STS) online courses:

  • School Bus Driver Certification
  • School Bus Driver Recertification
  • School Employee Professional Development

If you have any questions about course availability or would like to look at online training options for your employees, please let us know. We are happy to help.

 

Keep learning,
Patrick

Posted in Blog on July 16th, 2024. No Comments.



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