STS Highlights: April 2026
As schedules pick up and the spring season gets underway, it’s a great time to revisit the training and awareness topics that support safe, effective workplaces and transportation systems. In this issue, we’re sharing resources that focus on driver wellness, workplace awareness, and training opportunities designed to help organizations stay prepared and compliant.
We’re also taking a moment to recognize the critical work of telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and highlighting industry initiatives such as National Work Zone Awareness Week. Since spring marks the start of road construction season, staying alert is more critical than ever. Finally, for a quick mental break, we’ve included an intriguing article on the science behind those sudden “aha” moments of insight we all experience.
With insight,
Patrick
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Recognizing Telecommunicators During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Join us in honoring telecommunicators nationwide! For more than 30 years, Smart Horizons has supported the thin gold line with flexible, industry-relevant telecommunicator training. Our online courses help both new and experienced dispatch professionals build essential knowledge, earn continuing education, and strengthen skills aligned with modern public safety standards.
Appreciation Week
Training the Thin Gold Line
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Sexual Harassment Awareness Training
Learn how to prevent and address sexual harassment in the workplace with our 4-hour online Sexual Harassment Awareness training package. This convenient online option covers one of the most widely required annual training topics across the country.
See the Lessons
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Start Your ELDT Class B Training Online
If you are preparing to earn a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), you are required by federal regulations to complete Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) before taking the CDL skills test. The Smart Horizons ELDT Class B Theory course helps drivers complete the required training and move one step closer to earning their CDL.
Start ELDT Class B Theory Training
Explore Other ELDT Training
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Interesting: Why ‘Aha’ Moments Seem to Come Out of Nowhere.
Neuroscientists are tracking the brain activity that underlies a cognitive breakthrough and unraveling how it might boost memory. This article highlighted by Smithsonian magazine discusses insightful activity, memory boost, and what it all means for the future of brain research.
Read the Article
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Driver Wellness: Performance Starts with Prevention
Alertness, stress management, and overall wellness directly impact transportation safety. As schedules shift and daylight hours increase, reinforcing fatigue awareness and driver health best practices can reduce risk and improve performance. Smart Horizons School Training Solutions provides flexible training that supports both compliance and driver well-being.
Discover Wellness & Safety Training
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Save the Date: OKAPT ACTS 2026!
Get ready for a milestone year! The OKAPT 50th Annual Conference & Trade Show is coming June 7–11, 2026, in Durant, Oklahoma.
Join transportation professionals from across the state for five days of inspiration, hands-on learning, and industry innovation while celebrating the organization’s golden anniversary!
Discover the OKAPT Annual Conference
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Strengthening Campus Safety with Integrated Emergency Response
University police departments protect open campuses that function like small cities, where rapid communication and coordinated response are critical. An integrated emergency response system provides real-time visibility, streamlined dispatch, and centralized documentation. Smart Horizons Premier Responder brings communication and dispatch into one secure platform, helping departments respond faster and strengthen campus safety.
Discover Premier Responder
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Next Week is National Work Zone Awareness Week!
National Work Zone Awareness Week is a spring campaign held at the start of construction season to encourage safe driving through highway work zones and raise awareness of risks to motorists and roadway workers. The key message is for drivers to use extra caution in work zones. NWZAW 2026 is hosted by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT).
Resources and Ways to Participate
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STS Highlights: March 2026
As we move into March, the focus shifts to momentum, prevention, and performance. Smart Horizons School Training Solutions meets real-world transportation demands through custom curricula, HAZMAT endorsements, and compliance-driven training for school bus personnel.
This month, we’re also highlighting the importance of driver wellness. Alertness, stress management, and fatigue awareness directly impact safety and performance behind the wheel. Reinforcing health-focused best practices supports both compliance and long-term driver success.
Explore this month’s featured programs and resources to strengthen safety, support your workforce, and keep your team moving forward.
With focus,
Patrick
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Sometimes “Off-the-Shelf” Is Not Enough
For over 25 years, Smart Horizons has been a trusted leader in curriculum design, development, and implementation. We’ve built enduring relationships, created thousands of hours of high-quality instruction, and supported countless industries. We are a resource for courseware development! We can build and host to your specifications.
Let’s Discuss Curriculum Development
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Sexual Harassment Awareness Training
Learn how to prevent and address sexual harassment in the workplace with our 4-hour online Sexual Harassment Awareness training package. This convenient online option covers one of the most widely required annual training topics across the country.
See the Lessons
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Is a HAZMAT Endorsement on your CDL Radar?
Earning a HAZMAT endorsement allows CDL drivers to transport hazardous materials safely and legally. The process includes completing required ELDT training, passing a knowledge test, and undergoing a TSA background check. With a HAZMAT endorsement, drivers expand their job opportunities and increase their earning potential while meeting strict federal safety standards.
See Our HAZMAT Theory Training
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What 5 Brain Health Experts Eat to Preserve Their Cognitive Health
It’s likely your mind only comes to mind when mental fog strikes, you can’t remember what you walked into this room for, or forming a sentence feels harder than usual. Self asked select doctors and registered dietitians who specialize in brain health for their favorite meals for optimal cognitive health.
Read the article at Self.com
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Driver Wellness: Performance Starts with Prevention
Alertness, stress management, and overall wellness directly impact transportation safety. As schedules shift and daylight hours increase, reinforcing fatigue awareness and driver health best practices can reduce risk and improve performance. Smart Horizons School Training Solutions provides flexible training that supports both compliance and driver well-being.
Discover Wellness & Safety Training
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Save the Date: OKAPT ACTS 2026!
Get ready for a milestone year! The OKAPT 50th Annual Conference & Trade Show is coming June 7–11, 2026, in Durant, Oklahoma.
Join transportation professionals from across the state for five days of inspiration, hands-on learning, and industry innovation while celebrating the organization’s golden anniversary!
Discover the OKAPT Annual Conference
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Strengthening Campus Safety with Integrated Emergency Response
University police departments protect open campuses that function like small cities, where rapid communication and coordinated response are critical. An integrated emergency response system provides real-time visibility, streamlined dispatch, and centralized documentation. Smart Horizons Premier Responder brings communication and dispatch into one secure platform, helping departments respond faster and strengthen campus safety.
Discover Premier Responder
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School Bus Driver In-Service THEORY Online
Most school bus drivers are required to complete annual in-service training. We offer a convenient online theory option that covers a variety of relevant topics to support safety, compliance, and professional growth. This flexible format allows drivers to complete training at their own pace while reinforcing best practices and keeping performance strong behind the wheel.
See the Course Details
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