Have you noticed the temperature change? Winter is coming and 2013-2014 OAPT online classes are still available for enrollment

Drivers whose certification has expired for more than a year may be eligible for the Recertification curriculum. The required courses are now available online for purchase from OAPT. Each course is self-paced, and can be completed when and where it is convenient, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Feel free to pass this information along to anyone who may be interested in Oklahoma school bus driver training!

Posted in Blog on November 8th, 2013. Comments Off.

Need an easier way to train your school bus drivers?

Are you curious about adding an online component to your school bus driver curriculum?

Did you know the School Training Solutions (STS) online Florida School Bus Driver Training course is recognized by the Department of Education (DOE) as meeting the requirements for the twenty hours of classroom instruction?

Call us today to schedule a webinar and see, first hand, the power of online training!

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Posted in Blog on November 5th, 2013. Comments Off.

STS and Oklahoma Association of Pupil Transportation Release Recertification Curriculum

Oklahoma School Bus Drivers Can Now Meet Recertification Requirement Through Online Training

Oklahoma’s Department of Education has recently instituted a new recertification requirement for school bus drivers. In August, School Training Solutions (STS) released online curriculum to help school bus drivers meet this requirement. Drivers whose certification has expired for more than a year may purchase and take these online courses through the Oklahoma Association of Pupil Transportation (OAPT) to satisfy their recertification requirement.

Ohio Association for Pupil Transportation

“The online courses have made it much easier to meet the needs of drivers who need to recertify because they have neglected to get the needed in-service and state certification,” stated Kim Hamilton, Executive Director of OAPT. “Before, I was trying to find an available night class to enroll them in. Now I can enroll them in the course and they can start class the next day. You also have the issue of having enough participants for the face-to-face classes, usually around 15 people.” Hamilton has found that the online courses have helped alleviate those issues, as drivers can take the courses online at their convenience, so the number of participants is irrelevant.”

“We are in the computer age and more and more drivers are no longer afraid to take online courses. A lot of districts will call and are not sure if their elderly drivers will like it. In the end, they love the online courses and even ask what else they can do online. Drivers don’t have to be apprehensive. This is a very encouraging and user-friendly product,” Hamilton stated.

The Director of School Training Solutions, Patrick Willi remarked, “We value our partnership with OAPT and are happy to fulfill the in-service needs of Oklahoma school bus transportation departments. We are also excited to offer similar training to other school districts across the U.S.”

With the addition of these new recertification courses, School Training Solutions, in conjunction with the Oklahoma Association of Pupil Transportation now offers three different online options to Oklahoma school bus drivers. Drivers may take courses for certification, in-service, or recertification all at their own pace and in their own time-frame, as courses are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

About OAPT
The Oklahoma Association for Pupil Transportation (OAPT) is a benchmark driven organization with a participative professional membership. OAPT facilitates quality education by disseminating knowledge and providing assistance to those responsible for safe pupil transportation. OAPT is known for quality conferences, innovative training, and influencing legislative initiatives for transportation safety.

Posted in Blog, Press Releases on October 28th, 2013. Comments Off.

Benefits of Online Training

According to the Babson Survey Research Group's annual survey of more than 2500 colleges and universities, more than 6.1 million students took at least one online class in 2010. This was a 10% increase from 2009.

Online courses and lessons continue to grow in popularity and acceptance as a viable method of training. The online training we offer for school bus drivers and other school employees is available 24/7 with an internet connection.

Have you considered adding an online training component to your current training/professional development program? We can help!

There are various benefits to online training when compared to conventional classroom training.

Take a look.

Posted in Blog on October 24th, 2013. Comments Off.

School Training Solutions Welcomes Guest Blogger Andrew Metzger

Smart Horizons as an organization is fortunate to have professionals from varied backgrounds and experiences. As a way for the STS Blog to broaden its horizons and offer more insights and opinions, I’ve asked other members of the corporate family to guest blog. Mr. Metzger has worked as both a courseware developer and marketing specialist for Smart Horizons. He also serves as Executive Director of the Choral Society of Pensacola, which is an affiliate organization of Pensacola State College, and is the performing arts writer for the Pensacola News Journal. Please welcome Andrew Metzger to the STS blog!
America’s Safe Schools Week Guest Post: Campus Security I’ve worked as an administrator on the Pensacola State College Main Campus since 2002. It is both fascinating and richly rewarding to spend time around students and the esteemed colleagues who join me in serving those students. College campuses are unique environments in many ways. Sadly, however, there are ways in which the woes of the “outside world” have begun to encroach more and more into what were once considered among the safest and most secure of environments. High-profile acts of violence have left lasting impressions in the public consciousness, while statistics point toward an overall upswing in crimes on U.S. college campuses.
U.S. report shows campus crimes on the rise Campus Attacks: Targeted Violence Affecting Institutions of Higher Education I’ve seen the changes at Pensacola State. News of an “incident” comes around a bit more often than it used to, raising awareness of the need to be vigilant, and to take additional steps to ensure the safety of students and employees alike. It really boils down to a shift in perceptions about the security of one’s environment, to seeing Pensacola State, or any college campus, in a slightly different light. In addition to my college administration work, I am also proud to serve as a consultant for School Training Solutions (STS). STS offers a broad range of programs to meet many different online training needs, including a comprehensive Campus Security program that is custom designed to enhance the credentials and readiness of campus security professionals. Crime on college campuses takes many different forms—from alcohol and drug violations, to burglary and theft, to violent crimes such as robbery and assault. Campus security personnel can never have too much training when it comes to keeping college environments safe, and the STS coursework covers every subject. Ethical behavior and core values, public event security, cross-cultural communication, crime scene preservation, and victim/witness awareness are among the many topics included. The STS Campus Security program provides security professionals with useful, readily applicable information and techniques geared toward both preventing crimes and functioning at peak effectiveness when a crime does occur. And, as I never tire of telling my fellow administrators and faculty colleagues, acquiring knowledge about Campus Security is an excellent idea for professionals of all kinds working in a college environment. Parents and students alike tell me that campus safety is now a key factor in choosing a college, taking its place alongside academic reputation, employment opportunities, and financial assistance when decision time rolls around. I encourage you to Check out the School Training Solutions web site. It is a treasure trove of professional development opportunities that meet a variety of needs. Andrew Metzger Guest blogger School Training Solutions

Posted in Blog on October 23rd, 2013. Comments Off.

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