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Special Needs

Far right: Alex Muirbrook of EverDriven addresses the TSD Conference attendees at the start of a panel discussion his company sponsored that discussed considerations necessary when using alternative transportation services and vehicles. Also pictured are, from far left, Alexandra Robinson, Sue Shutump, Launi Schmutz-Harden and Peter Mannella. Photo by Tony Corpin.

TSD Panel Offers Necessary Considerations When Selecting Alternative Transportation

FRISCO, Texas — With more school districts turning to private companies to provide non-school bus transportation for students with special needs, the time is...
Special education attorney Betsey Helfrich speaks to TSD Conference attendees on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. Photo by Vincent Rios Creative.

Special Education Attorney Navigates Legal Bumps in the Road for Student Transporters

FRISCO, Texas — Several federal laws that define the transportation of students with disabilities and special needs have been updated recently or may be...
Patrick Mulick speaks during his Saturday, Nov. 9. 2024 keynote on "Unlocking Autism" during the TSD Conference.

Mulick Returns to TSD Conference with Keys to Unlocking Autism

FRISCO, Texas — School transportation professionals at every level can ease the extreme fear and stress that students with autism experience each day and...
A school bus navigates one of the roadeo and training competition events held on Nov. 9, 2024 as part of the TSD Conference. Photo by Vincent Rios Creative.

Texas Team Takes Home Roadeo Crown at TSD Conference

FRISCO, Texas — Plano Independent School District located just miles from the TSD Conference this weekend claimed the top two spots in the annual...
Launi Schmutz-Harden speaks to attendees during a seminar on creating best practices for training school bus monitors and aides during the TSD Conference on Nov. 8, 2024. Photo by Vince Rios Creative.

Seminar Provides Elements of Comprehensive Training for School Bus Attendants

FRISCO, Texas – In a proactive move to address growing concerns over incidents of abuse and neglect on school buses, transportation leaders from across...
Behavior specialist Jo Mascorro addresses the TSD Conference attendees on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024 .

TSD Conference Opens with Message of Empathy for Challenging Behaviors on School Buses

FRISCO, Texas – Stressful situations and conflicts involving students with disabilities or special needs are best de-escalated with dignity by “remembering that these children...
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January 2025

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