STS Highlights: January 2020

If you don’t already know, January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. It’s a hard topic to broach, but it is one that EVERYONE should take the time to learn about. Our friends at Busing On the Lookout and Truckers Against Trafficking provide the training resources you need to make a difference. We’ve also curated some important safety reminders and resources for the new year.

Please take the time to peruse the materials in this month’s STS newsletter. I truly believe they will help you usher in a great 2020.

All the best,
Patrick

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month

When building an army to fight a crime like human trafficking, the bus industry has a key role to fill. Here are some ways human trafficking intersects with buses.

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Emergency Procedures Flyer

Recent events may have prompted you, your department, or your organization to reevaluate Emergency Procedures. Please feel free to utilize this Best Practices Flyer.

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NAPT Certification

• Earn Competitive Advantage
• Increase Earning Potential
• Update Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Build Professional Credibility
• Network within the Industry

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In-Service for School Bus Drivers

School Bus Driver: Online In-Service (15 Hours)

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STS Highlights: December 2019

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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Buses of Christmas Past

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

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Best Practices if Pulled Over

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

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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.

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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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STS Highlights: November 2019

Things You’ve Forgotten Since Driver’s Education

As you are on the road for the busy Thanksgiving holiday, remember these important road laws & regulations.

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NAPT Certifications

Wherever your profession takes you, there’s a NAPT credential that will get you there faster. Learn more about the 5 professional certification designations NAPT currently offers.

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For the Kids

Print, make copies, and use this fun activity sheet to engage the kids on your bus.

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Redefining Heroes

While fictional superheroes are all over movies and TV, real, everyday heroes are driving school buses.

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Autism Behavioral Management Techniques

The CDC estimates that about 1 in 59 children are identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Consider these behavior management techniques for children on the spectrum riding the school bus.

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Thank You for Visiting Us in Columbus, OH

Thank you for visiting the School Training Solutions (STS) booth at the NAPT Conference & Trade Show in Columbus, OH. It was a busy conference with a lot to offer the pupil transportation industry. During my conversations throughout the event, I noted a few topics that kept coming up.

• NAPT Certification Courses Online. NAPT, in partnership with School Training Solutions (STS), offers NAPT Professional Development Series courses online. You can begin working on Certified Pupil Transportation Specialist (CPTS), Certified Supervisor (CSPT), and Certified Director (CDPT) certificates or work toward your recertification.
• In-Service Training. As you know, many states require yearly in-service training for school bus drivers. In most cases, the topic(s) and method of training is left up to the school district and/or transportation department. Our online classroom curriculum for school bus drivers can be an option for in-service training!
• Remediation Training. Unfortunately, accidents happen. Minor infractions create an opportunity to learn new techniques or sharpen skills. Our individually priced courses are a great solution for these remediation moments. Your driver can take the course online and print a completion certification when they have successfully completed the course.
• Custom Training Catalogs. STS can put together a custom training catalog, built to your specifications, so your employees get the right training. Courses can be pulled from our full transportation catalog or general topic courses like Sexual Harassment Awareness, Bloodborne Pathogens, Time Management, or Stress Management.

Let us know if School Training Solutions (STS) can help you implement an online training program for your school bus drivers or other school employees.

Mr. Landsberg was sworn in as Vice Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board on August 7, 2018, to become its 43rd Member. Before coming to the NTSB, Vice Chairman Landsberg was with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association from 1992 to 2014 where he served as executive director of the Air Safety Foundation until 2010, and then as president of the AOPA Foundation and Air Safety Institute until he retired in 2014. Under his leadership, the organization received international recognition and numerous awards for promoting light aircraft safety.

Mr. Landsberg is one of MANY speakers, thought leaders, and industry experts that are participating at this year’s conference.

The annual NAPT Conference & Trade Show is consistently recognized as the premier school transportation conference in the nation. It is the place for innovative problem-solving, hands-on training, and high-level conversations. NAPT’s goal is to help you solve current challenges, prepare for the future, and facilitate connections with colleagues from across the country.

Our Future. Right Here. Right Now.