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Special Needs

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...
A school bus filled with theater smoke was used to practice emergency evacuations of students with special needs during the 2024 TSD Conference in Frisco, Texas. (Photo by Kristine Hannon)

TSD Evacuation Class Emphasizes Importance of Training

A school bus emergency that requires evacuation becomes even more multi-faceted when the unique needs of students with special needs or disabilities are factored...
TSD 2025 attendees listen to speakers. Photo by Vincent Rios Design.

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...
Christy Schiller of consultant Praesidium speaks to TSD Conference attendees about how to prevent sexual abuse of students on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. Photo by Vincent Rios Creative.

Sexual Abuse Prevention Expert Provides Strategies When Transporting Students with Disabilities

FRISCO, Texas — School transportation professionals face unique challenges in keeping students safe from sexual abuse, especially those who have disabilities. “Students are at greater...
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...
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October 2025

Leadership takes the front page in this month's issue as the school year rolls on and student transportation leaders...
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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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