Have you ever heard about the diffusion of innovations?

Diffusion of innovations stipulates that within any population a certain percentage of people are going to react a certain way when presented with an innovation or change. Some will always embrace it immediately; some will never adopt it. This holds true within the online training/e-learning industry. Where do you fit on the spectrum? Have you tried online training? Are you ready to try online training?

Online school bus driver training offered by the Oklahoma Association for Pupil Transportation (OAPT) in partnership with School Training Solutions is recognized by the OKDOE as meeting the classroom requirement for school bus driver training certification.

If you have ever considered adding an online training component to your training program or department, or are interested in working toward your Oklahoma School Bus Driver Certification online, please visit our website, www.oaptonline.org, or contact us using the information below, and see how we can help.

Did you know when an individual enrolls in the Iowa STOP course though a local community college, they have access to the online Iowa STOP course AND additional training topics?

As members of the STS online training community, drivers who take the Iowa STOP course, with access to the online curriculum, can take additional school bus transportation topics that are intended to enhance skills and provide even more professional development.

Access the additional courses from your “Find More Training” tab.

School Training Solutions is proud to help you meet your training goals from an individual level to an organizational requirement.

Hello Florida Friends,

Thank you for visiting School Training Solutions at the FAPT Trade Show. I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone for your continued support of STS and the online training products we offer in Florida. I understand you have a choice when it comes to employee training, and I hope you continue to think of us when the need arises. If I can ever help with school bus driver training in any way, please let me know

These are our most asked about options in FL:

1. FL School Bus Driver Certification Training – Our online Florida School Bus driver training is recognized by DOE as satisfying the classroom requirement for school bus drivers. This is an affordable, convenient, web-based option for training.
2. School Bus Driver Inservice Training – Our online school bus driver curriculum can also be used for inservice training and professional development.
3. Defensive Driving Training – Our defensive driving curriculum that is intended for any driver operating a school owned vehicle (van, suburban, car). This training series includes the online courses: Driving, On the Road, Road Awareness, Safety, Sharing the Road, Traffic Lanes, Turning, or The Threat of Road Rage.
4. National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) Professional Development – 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.

If you would like to find out more about our exciting online training options for school bus drivers, please contact us. Thanks again for attending the Conference and Tradeshow!

Investigating Parental Fears about School Buses

Each and every day over 25 million students in the United States safely ride the bus to and from school. Although school buses have been proven to be the safest mode of transportation for children traveling to school and back, parents still have some valid fears.

Will my child be bullied?
Could my child be abducted from the bus stop?
Will another vehicle hit my child at the bus stop?
What about the safety of my child on the bus ride?
How qualified is my child’s bus driver?

School Training Solutions is proud to help you meet your training goals from an individual level to an organizational requirement.

Time Management: 6 Helpful Tips

by: Brooke Neal

Famed poet, Geoffrey Chaucer said, “Time and tide wait for no man.” While it is certainly true that you cannot control the passing of time, you can learn to manage time and be more effective in how given time is used. Improving time management can reduce stress and increase productivity.

Here are 6 ways to make the best use of your time:

1. Stay Organized

Plan how you will use your time each day. To-do lists, planners, and desk or phone calendars can help you organize your tasks. It also helps to keep files in their proper place, and throw away items you don’t need anymore. Keeping work (and home) areas clean and neat saves time by eliminating unnecessary searching.

2. Prioritize

Sort tasks in order of priority. Identify which tasks should be done within a day, a week, a month, and so on. Devote the most time to the most important tasks. Complete tasks one by one, and do not begin a new task until you have finished the current one.

3. Set Goals and Deadlines

Know what you want from your time and set realistic and achievable goals to achieve it. Decide how much time you will need to complete your tasks and set deadlines. Work hard to complete your tasks and achieve your goals ahead of schedule.

4. Learn to Say No

Don’t overload yourself. You can’t do everything on your own. You must learn to set personal boundaries and to say “no” if you truly can’t take on anything else. Stay focused on your goals and turn down things that do not fit your priorities.

5. Stay Focused

Don’t misuse your time. It’s easy to waste a whole day on something that can be completed in an hour. Don’t waste time visiting with co-workers or playing computer games. Eliminate social media distractions. Unless it is an emergency, schedule time in your day for personal calls, social media, and short breaks. Stay focused and concentrate on the task at hand. If necessary, keep a log for a week so that you can see and understand areas where you are wasting time each day.

6. Get Help

Realize that it is ok to ask for help. Teamwork is important in the workplace and at home. Delegate tasks when possible. When completing a complex task at work, ask your coworkers for help. They may have suggestions and opinions you haven’t considered that can help you solve your problems and complete your tasks more quickly. Trading services with a friend such as babysitting for meal cooking; hiring a teenage neighbor to mow your lawn, garden, or run errands; or even joining a carpool to help transport your children can also help free up some time to devote to other tasks.