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Legal expert Betsey Helfrich speaking during the TSD Conference on Nov. 8, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Vincent Rios Creative.)

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....
From left: Todd Silverthorn, transportation supervisor for Kettering City Schools in Ohio, participated in a TSD Conference 2025 session on technology with STN Publisher Tony Corpin and propane advocate Diana Mikelski.

Case Study on Data-Driven Technology Presented at TSD

FRISCO, Texas – Transportation Supervisor Todd Silverthorn shared how Kettering City Schools in Ohio improved efficiency, safety and accountability by integrating technology and promoting...
Diane Mikelski, right, discusses the benefits of propane school buses when transporting students with disabilities as well as for general operations on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 in Frisco, Texas.

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...
Michele Gay, co-founder and executive director of Safe and Sound Schools, speaks to TSD Conference attendees on Nov. 7, 2025 on the importance of involving students with disabilities in emergency planning. (Photo by Vincent Rios Creative.)

Mother of Sandy Hook Victim Discusses Tragedy Planning for Students with Disabilities

FRISCO, Texas — Michele Gay turned tragedy into teaching, as she recounted the loss of her daughter, Josephine, in the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting...
Keynote speaker Darryl Bellamy addresses NAPT ACTS 2025 attendees in Grand Rapids, Michigan

NAPT Speaker Shares Strategies to Boldly Approach, Overcome Fear

At the National Association for Pupil Transportation Annual Conference and Trade Show (ACTS) in Grand Rapids, Michigan, keynote speaker Darryl Bellamy inspired the audience...
An electric school bus receives its charge.

New Resource Helps Connecticut Districts Transition to Electric School Buses

A Fleet Electrification Accelerator launched by Connecticut Green Bank earlier this year provides school districts with a free planning and deployment support program for...

November 2025

Meet the 2025 Transportation Director of the Year Keba Baldwin, director of transportation at Prince George’s County Public Schools...

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