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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....
From Silos to Circles: How to Improve School Bus Rider Behavior
A webinar presented by national transportation contractor First Student dove into collaborative ways to reduce student behavior incidents and provide care to students with...
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...
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....
TSD Conference Rewind: Including Evacuation Plans in IEPs
When reviewing student evacuation plans, all aspects of the child and the emergency should be considered. One common theme at the Transporting Students with...
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...
IEP Meetings: TSD Conference Panel Discusses the Who, When & What
FRISCO, Texas — A general session panel consisting of Tenured Faculty members for the Transporting Students with Disabilities and Special Needs Conference discussed the importance...
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...
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...
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...
Latest National Loading, Unloading Survey Accounts for Older-Aged IEP Students
WASHINGTON, D.C. — During the 2021-2022 school year, six students were killed in the “Danger Zone” while either loading or unloading from the yellow school...
Beyond the Yellow School Bus: Alternative School Transportation
At the 2022 Transporting Students with Disabilities (TSD) Special Needs Conference, I
had the opportunity to facilitate a presentation on “Navigating the IDEA: Implementing
Appropriate Transportation...
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...
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...
(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...
TSD Conference Speakers Share Legal Expertise, Review Headline Cases
FRISCO, Texas – Special education law attorney Betsey Helfrich explained the implications of federal regulations regarding transportation of students with special needs and disabilities...
Senate Confirms Gallo to Lead Federal Special Education Office
The U.S. Department of Education’s incoming assistant secretary for special education has ties to the school bus industry.
The Senate confirmed Glenna Wright Gallo on...
NAPT Statement Provides Recommendations for Alternative Transportation
The yellow school bus might be the most iconic way for students to get to school but the industry is also increasingly utilizing alternative...
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January 2026
Our first issue of 2026 brings the focus back to transportation of students with special needs and disabilities. Learn...
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Buyer’s Guide 2026
Find the latest vehicle production data and budget reports, industry trends, and contact information for state, national and federal...
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