STS Highlights December 2022

STS Highlights: December 2022

It is the end of another year and we have a lot of exciting things to debut in 2023 as we continue to expand our training catalog and products. As always, we will strive to create value for our customers and users by developing and delivering reasonably priced, optimized education, training, performance products, services, and exceptional customer service.

I sincerely hope you and your family have a wonderful Holiday Season!

Be safe during the upcoming heavy travel season. The winter holiday season can be very busy and exciting, but PLEASE remember to be aware of your surroundings while driving and safely share the road with pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcycles, school buses, and other automobiles.

We hope this month’s selections provide timely reminders for driving and give you some inspiration as we approach the end of the year. Please utilize them as much as possible. We look forward to an exciting new year!

Grateful,
Patrick

Free Training to Fight Human Trafficking from Busing on the Lookout (BOTL)

A very busy travel season is days away. As we are ALL on the road, remember to watch for signs of human trafficking and report as necessary. Human trafficking is inherently a hard topic to talk about or even acknowledge. This BLOG post discusses a free training program and certification that should be completed by, frankly, everyone.

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Free Training

Buses of Christmas Past

Explore the evolution of school buses – from the horse-drawn carriage to the modern school bus.

Infographic

Best Practices if Pulled Over

If you are stopped by a law enforcement officer, follow these best practices.

Read Tips

Autism and the School Bus

With the increase of children identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder, consider these behavior management techniques for those who ride the school bus.

See Suggestions

History of Pupil Transportation

Children have been transported to schools by unique vehicles since the 1880s. See the progression in this quick video.

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Posted in Blog on December 15th, 2022. No Comments.

STS Highlights November 2022

STS Highlights: November 2022

Thanksgiving is right around the corner which is always a marker for family gatherings and celebration. It’s also Flu season, and like it or not, COVID-19 is still a concern for many. I’ve included a lot of resources aimed at keeping yourself, your family, and your community safe and healthy.

The goal with these monthly resources is always to help elevate your career, department, or organization. Please SHARE this post with anyone who could benefit from the content.

As always, we take pride in helping you meet your training requirements and goals.

Safe travels,
Patrick

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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!

Flu vaccines have been updated for this season. The CDC’s recommendation is to get the vaccine as soon as possible. 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

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

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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Doing What Matters in Times of Stress

This WHO guide aims to equip people with practical skills to help cope with stress.

Cope with Stress

COVID-19 is Still Here

A new booster is available that protects against both the original virus and the Omicron variant.

Stay Up-to-Date

Career Ladder as an Employee Perk

Use our online courses for a trackable, reportable curriculum that enhances skills, improves job performance, and increases employee confidence with completion resulting in a raise in pay.

Invest in Employees

In-Service Training

School bus transportation maintains such a high level of safety because of the continued training drivers receive. Consider an online option for that annual training requirement.

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Posted in Blog on November 10th, 2022. No Comments.

With Employee Training, One Size Does Not Fit All

School Training Solutions realizes that one size does not fit all when considering the training staff receives. That is why we will work with your training department to put together a custom catalog of training to meet your organization’s needs.

Courses can be pulled from our STS transportation catalog or general topic courses like Sexual Harassment Awareness, Bloodborne Pathogens, Time Management, or Stress Management.

View our full course catalog for all the options. Let us know if we can help.

Happy E-Learning!

Posted in Blog on November 1st, 2022. No Comments.

STS Highlights October 2022

STS Highlights: June 2022

I spent the morning diving into data in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Fatality and Injury Reporting System Tool (FIRST) to see if there are any new trends in pedestrian deaths on Halloween. Based on data from 2006-2020, October 31 still marks the most deadly holiday for pedestrians. We are roughly two weeks away from Halloween, but PLEASE remember to be especially aware when driving around the holiday!

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.

Drive safely,
Patrick

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

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

Navigating Through Roundabouts

A Roundabout is a one-way circular intersection without traffic signals in which traffic flows around a center island that operates with yield control at the entry points, and gives priority to vehicles within the Roundabout. Roundabouts move traffic safely and efficiently through an intersection.

Watch Video

Employee Readiness Options

Our employee readiness training presents the skills needed for employees to excel regardless of the job held.

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In-Service Training

School bus transportation maintains such a high level of safety because of the continued training drivers receive. Consider an online option for that annual training requirement.

Enroll Now

Posted in Blog on October 13th, 2022. No Comments.

Oklahoma is Your Resource for Pupil Transportation

The Oklahoma Association for Pupil Transportation (OAPT) is your resource for pupil transportation in OK. School bus directors, mechanics, and drivers have joined forces in a dedicated and strategic front to promote bus safety on a professional level to students across our state.

OAPT proudly offers onsite or online training, networking opportunities, advice, and guidance to pupil transportation in Oklahoma.

If you have any questions about OAPT, training availability, or anything else related to pupil transportation, please let us know. We are happy to help. Remember, OAPT is a resource for school bus drivers and your district’s school transportation department.

Posted in Blog on October 11th, 2022. No Comments.

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