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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...

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...
A school bus parked in the District of Columbia.

D.C. Back in Legal Hot Water Over Busing of Students with Disabilities

A class action lawsuit filed in federal court last month alleges that the District of Columbia is once again failing to meet its “basic...
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November 2024

Meet the 2024 Transportation Director of the Year, Craig Beaver, director of transportation at Beaverton School District in Oregon....
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Buyer’s Guide 2024

Find the latest vehicle production data and budget reports, industry trends, and contact information for state, national and federal...
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