Steve Gilliland at OAPT Conference and Trade Show

Bestselling author and dynamic motivational speaker Steve Gilliland‘s philosophy centers on the simple premise that true success is not a thing you acquire or achieve. Rather, it is a journey you take throughout your life. He is one of the most in-demand and top-rated speakers in the world and was inducted into the National Speakers Association (NSA) Speaker Hall of Fame in 2012. This is an honor bestowed on fewer than 200 speakers worldwide since 1977.

Steve Gilliland is one of many featured speakers at the 2015 OAPT Conference and Trade Show. It is said that anyone who experiences his message leaves with a renewed since of enthusiasm!

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Gary Moore Facilitates a Live Action Event

Gary Moore is a twenty-nine year veteran of the Missouri Highway Patrol. Most of his work with the Highway Patrol was as a ‘road Trooper.’ During his tenure with the Highway Patrol, Mr. Moore served the State of Missouri on special assignment to the Governor’s Security Division and provided personal protection and security services to four different Missouri Governors and their families.

At this year’s conference, Gary will facilitate a live action workshop where attendees will literally sit in on the reconstruction of a nightmarish incident involving a school bus that captivated the nation for nearly a week. Afterward, you will be actively involved in debriefing the participants. Don’t miss this unique opportunity!

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“It will never happen to me.”

This statement is thought or said by many when an emergency situation occurs. However, the harsh reality is these situations do occur, and you never know when or what might happen to you. One group that bears great responsibility to be prepared for whatever comes their way is school bus drivers. Each and every day the safety and well-being of students is in their hands.

Check out our article, “When It Comes to Emergencies School Bus Drivers Can Never Have Enough Preparation” for more information on: the importance of training and practice, types of emergencies school bus drivers may face, a valuable Red Cross program that can help, and the journey of preparedness. Also, feel free to forward this article to anyone who might be interested in its contents.

School bus drivers have one of the most vital roles in education – to transport students safely to and from school. They must be prepared for anything – the students and their families are counting on them.

Count Down to the OAPT Conference and Trade Show

Each year the Oklahoma Association for Pupil Transportation (OAPT) Summer Conference and Trade Show gets bigger and better. This year is packed with training and hands-on demonstrations.

Make your plans and be included in keynote presentations from Steve Gilliland and Retired Missouri State Highway Patrol Captain, Gary Moore. Be prepared to participate in a discussion about the fatal Alabama shooting and hostage situation. Active shooter and mass casualty training saves students’ lives. We have all this and more at the OAPT Summer Conference and Trade Show this year.