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Aligning Transportation and Education Teams for IEP Success
As school districts nationwide navigate a steady rise in students requiring individualized education programs (IEPs), the conversation around students with disabilities has expanded well...
Workshop on Solving Challenging Transportation Scenarios to Close TSD Conference
TSD Conference attendees making travel plans for November may want to think twice before booking their flight home.
A new two-hour experience, “Big Ideas and...
Legal Keynote Opens Attendees’ Eyes to Federal Special Needs Transportation Laws
FRISCO, Texas — Betsey Helfrich said school district polices never trump the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act....
Alternative School Transportation: Roadmap for Decision-Making For Children with Disabilities and Special Needs
The first Transporting Students with Disabilities and Special Needs Conference and Trade Show (TSD) was held in 1992. It was originally called the Transporting...
(STN Podcast E323) Better Outcomes: Expert’s Insider Advice on Transporting Students with Disabilities
School startup across the U.S. comes with noteworthy snafus at Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland, tragic student fatalities, and speculation on electric...
School District Directors Share Strategies for Transporting Students with Disabilities
FRISCO, Texas — STN Transportation Director of the Year Keba Baldwin sat on a panel discussion Saturday afternoon with peers Julie Hrebicek of Magnolia...
Recommended Do’s and Don’ts for Meeting the Challenges of Transporting Children with Disabilities
Meeting the daily challenges of transporting children with disabilities is real and
complex. These challenges are not new, but they are increasingly multifaceted. On top...
(Recorded Webinar) Beyond the Bus: Comparing Transportation Models for Serving Today’s Most Complex Student Needs
When a student experiencing homelessness moves in the middle of the night, how quickly can your district get them a ride to school the...
Office of State Superintendent of Education Launches New Parent Portal for Student Transportation Services in D.C.
Washington D.C. parents who have kids with disabilities are now able to select transportation preferences for the upcoming school year via an online portal.
The...
76% Say Reliable Transportation Makes Child More Successful in School, Research Finds
DENVER, Colo. — More than three in four parents and guardians say a reliable ride to school makes their child more successful in the...
Transportation Director Shares How Propane Buses Benefit Special Needs Routes
FRISCO, Texas – An Illinois transportation director shared the story of how propane school bus implementation turned things around for students with special needs.
Recently...
HopSkipDrive Protects Student Learning Time by Solving the Transportation “Timing Gap”
LOS ANGELES, Calif. —HopSkipDrive, a leading technology company partnering with
school districts to get kids to school more quickly, safely, and easily than anyone else,...
Role of the Individualized Education Program Committee in School Transportation Vehicle Selection
It is crucial that Individualized Education Program (IEP) committees are familiar about the school district vehicles that are available to transport children with disabilities....
Handle With Care
A common thread throughout the 33 years of the National Conference on Transporting Students with Disabilities and Special Needs, better known as TSD, has...
TSD Conference Panel Discusses Routing for Students with Special Needs
Routing students with special needs and disabilities requires pupil transportation professionals to implement innovative thinking and solutions to achieve the best outcomes, a panel...
Transportation Professionals: A Critical Link in the Education of Students with Disabilities
The foundations of transporting students with disabilities and special needs begin with recognizing that vehicles are an integral piece of the entire school experience...
(Recorded Webinar) How Transportation Teams Are Tackling Bus Driver Shortages, Absenteeism, and Enrollment Challenges
Every day, your team sees things about student attendance, enrollment, and access that no one else in the district does. Years of driver shortages...
(Recorded Webinar) Improve Student Experience with Student Services on the Bus
How can schools and transportation providers work together to create safer, more supportive rides for students with disabilities?
In this webinar, leaders from Wichita Public...
HopSkipDrive Releases Seventh Annual Safety Report Highlighting 2025 Data
LOS ANGELES, Calif.—HopSkipDrive, the leader in safe, fast, and simple supplemental student transportation, today released its seventh annual Safety Report. The data reveals that...
Foundations of Transporting Students with Special Needs Returns to TSD Conference
Expert speakers at the Transporting Students with Disabilities and Special Needs (TSD) Conference will provide attendees with a solid foundation to provide transportation for...
October 2026
The October issue explores how school transportation leaders are using technology, training and strong leadership to improve safety and...
Buyer’s Guide 2026
Find the latest vehicle production data and budget reports, industry trends, and contact information for state, national and federal...
