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From left: Keba Baldwin, the director of transportation for Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland, and Quanika Dukes-Spruill of the Newark Board of Education in New Jersey, and Julie Hrebicek of Magnolia Independent School District in Texas spoke on a panel at TSD Conference Nov. 8, 2025.

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...
From left: STN President and Publisher Tony Corpin, Keba Baldwin, the director of transportation and central garage at Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) in Maryland, and Steven Whaley, alternative fuels manager of award sponsor Blue Bird. Baldwin accepted the 2025 Transportation Director of the Year award Nov. 8, 2025. (Photo by Vincent Rios Creative.)

Baldwin Accepts STN Director of Year Award at TSD Conference

FRISCO, Texas — Keba Baldwin accepted the 2025 Transportation Director of the Year award Saturday during the Transporting Students with Disabilities and Special Needs...
School bus safety consultant Jill Metcalfe discusses the power of visual aids to help teach proper riding ettiquette to students with disabilities Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025 at TSD Conference in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Ryan Gray.)

Safety Expert Shares Transportation Social Story Strategies for Students with Disabilities

FRISCO, Texas — Transportation safety experts gathered at TSD Conference to address a critical challenge: Teaching school bus safety to students with disabilities through...
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...

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