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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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
TSD Conference Keynote Speaker Helfrich Discusses IEP, IDEA Liability
FRISCO, Texas — During the 2019-2020 school year, 14 percent of all public school students in the U.S. received services under the Individuals with...
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...
Bluth-Facilitated TSD Conference General Session to Connect Dots on ‘IDEA’
Linda Bluth, an original member of the tenured faculty for the Transporting Students with Disabilities and Special Needs Conference, will be presenting and facilitating...
TSD Foundation Class Provides Basics to Transporting Students with Special Needs
FRISCO, Texas — During a four-hour seminar at the Transporting Students with Disabilities (TSD) and Special Needs conference, industry veterans John Benish, Carolyn Nunes and...
January 2024
The first issue of 2024 features an in-depth look at the transportation of students with special needs, including passenger securement in wheelchairs, the benefits...
TSD Keynote to Overview Aggressive Behavior, Crisis Management On School Bus
Educational psychologist and former director of special education as well as school bus attendant Dr. Ben Springer will present a half-day overview of behavioral...
Nevada School District Reduces General Education Routes Amid Bus Driver Shortage
Some Washoe County School District students in northwest Nevada won’t have school bus service when they return from President’s Day weekend because there aren’t...
Gallery: In-Depth Training at TSD Conference
Along with workshops on managing risk, sensitivity training and IEPs, the second day of the conference featured hours-long, in-depth training sessions.
A Wheelchair Securement Boot...
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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March 2025
This month's issue dives into the collaboration needed to fully utilize technology to improve routing efficiency, handle rising student...
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Buyer’s Guide 2025
Find the latest vehicle production data and budget reports, industry trends, and contact information for state, national and federal...
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