Get Ahead with PDS Opportunities at NAPT ACTS 2025

The National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) is excited to offer select Professional Development Series (PDS) courses at this year's conference. These in-person courses are specifically designed to help transportation professionals enhance and sharpen key skills, explore new career opportunities, earn professional certifications, and deepen industry knowledge. This year's PDS lineup includes:

• 304: Best Practices When Collecting, Analyzing and Using Data
• 505: School Facility Planning
• 506: Transportation Facility Planning
• 607: Legal and Regulatory Fundamentals in Pupil Transportation
• 608: Developing a Safety Program
• 609: Accident Investigation
• 704: Strategic Planning for Transportation Departments
• 802: Positioning, Seating & Securing of Students with Disabilities & Special Needs
• 803: Specialized Equipment on the School Bus
• 804: Products, Services & Equipment Options for Transporting Students with Disabilities & Special Needs
• 805: Supporting Safe Behavior on the School Bus for Students with Disabilities & Special Needs
• 806: Transportation Leadership Proficiencies for Serving Children with Disabilities
• 901: School Transportation Security Assessment

Online courses are open to anyone in the pupil transportation industry and are available for immediate enrollment. Each course is self-paced, allowing you to learn at your convenience—anytime, anywhere, 24/7.

Take the next step in your professional journey with NAPT’s industry-leading training and certification programs!

Make Your Education a Priority,

Patrick Willi
School Training Solutions
850-475-4024  Office
850-475-4047  Fax
800-261-6248  Customer Support
pwilli@schooltrainingsolutions.com

Advance Your Career with Resources from NAPT

The National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) Professional Development Series is designed to help transportation professionals enhance their current skills, explore new career opportunities, and expand their knowledge of the pupil transportation industry.

NAPT offers a range of certifications tailored for Transportation Directors, Supervisors, and Specialists, equipping them with the expertise needed to excel in their roles.

Online courses are open to anyone in the pupil transportation industry and are available for immediate enrollment. Each course is self-paced, allowing you to learn at your convenience—anytime, anywhere, 24/7.

Take the next step in your professional journey with NAPT's industry-leading training and certification programs!

Make Your Education a Priority,

Patrick Willi
School Training Solutions
850-475-4024  Office
850-475-4047  Fax
800-261-6248  Customer Support
pwilli@schooltrainingsolutions.com

Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations simplify the process of obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and essential endorsements. Under these regulations, drivers who currently hold a valid Class B CDL can upgrade to a Class A CDL by successfully completing theory training, behind-the-wheel training, and skills testing.

Smart Horizons’ curriculum meets the theory training requirement, providing a convenient and effective way to advance your CDL qualifications. In addition to training, this upgrade may also require drivers to:

• Be at least 21 years old
• Pass a DOT medical exam
• Undergo fingerprinting
• Pass a TSA background check for prior criminal convictions

As an approved Training Provider, Smart Horizons offers ELDT courses that align with federal requirements, ensuring compliance and seamless reporting to the Training Provider Registry (TPR).

Online curriculum tracks and individual lessons are also available without TPR reporting.

Enhance your career!

Patrick Willi
School Training Solutions
pwilli@schooltrainingsolutions.com
1-800-261-6248 Customer Support

The Oklahoma Association for Pupil Transportation (OAPT) is thrilled to introduce the new OAPT website, designed to enhance communication, streamline registration, simplify payments, and provide even more benefits for members. This marks an exciting new chapter for OAPT and our online presence!

Alongside the website launch, we’re also rolling out the highly anticipated OAPT Member Portal. Certain services are now exclusively available to members, offering a more personalized and efficient experience.

These upgrades support the mission to standardize education, training, and licensing while fostering greater collaboration within the OK pupil transportation community. With a more user-friendly platform, we are making it easier than ever to connect, learn, and grow together.

Sincerely,
 
OAPT Training
P.O. Box 1626
Guthrie, OK 73044
405-514-4606

Each year, the number of motorists illegally passing school buses continues to rise, suggesting that many drivers are either unaware of school bus laws or simply ignoring them. Why are motorists passing stopped school buses at such an alarming rate? There's no single answer. However, it likely comes down to three key factors: awareness, motivation, and education.

The National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services (NASDPTS) Annual Stop Arm Violation Survey plays a crucial role in raising national awareness of this growing problem. Stricter fines and penalties aim to motivate drivers to be more responsible. When awareness and motivation aren't enough—education is key.

To bridge the knowledge gap, we've created a free resource compiling school bus stopping laws from every state. This guide is based on the Defensive Driving Handbooks used to teach and issue driver's licenses nationwide. Together, we can work toward a future where every driver understands and follows these critical safety laws.

Stay aware!

Patrick Willi
School Training Solutions
pwilli@schooltrainingsolutions.com
1-800-261-6248 Customer Support