STS Highlights: January 2021
If you don’t already know, January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. It’s a hard topic to broach, but it is one that EVERYONE should take the time to learn about. Our friends at Busing On the Lookout and Truckers Against Trafficking provide the training resources you need to make a difference. We’ve also curated some important safety reminders and resources for the new year.
Please take the time to peruse the materials in this month’s STS newsletter. I truly believe they will help you usher in a great 2021.
All the best,
Patrick
January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month
When building an army to fight a crime like human trafficking, the bus industry has a key role to fill. Here are some ways human trafficking intersects with buses.
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Inclement Weather & Adverse Conditions
This 2 hour course describes adverse driving conditions and discusses techniques bus operators should use to cope with these conditions and ensure students are transported to and from school or extracurricular activities safely and efficiently.
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Emergency Procedures Flyer
Recent events may have prompted you, your department, or your organization to reevaluate Emergency Procedures. Please feel free to utilize this Best Practices Flyer.
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NAPT Certification
• Earn Competitive Advantage
• Increase Earning Potential
• Update Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Build Professional Credibility
• Network within the Industry
NAPT Certification
In-Service for School Bus Drivers
School Bus Driver: Online In-Service (15 Hours)
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A Strong Stance on Driver Education
When budget cuts are necessary, procedures are analyzed, compromises are negotiated, and changes are made. Money savings becomes a focus, but it should never be the only focus. Stand strong on your commitment to consume solid and effective training.
We continue to facilitate quality education by disseminating knowledge and providing assistance to those responsible for safe pupil transportation. We have taken, and will continue to take, a strong stance on school bus driver education and the prevention of accident and injury.
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
No matter what your questions are about COVID-19, get answers from reliable sources. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS.gov) maintains a variety of information from multiple, reliable sources.
Continue to take basic steps to prevent illness by washing your hands often, avoiding close contact, staying home if sick, covering coughs and sneezes, wearing a facemask, monitoring your health daily, and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces (CDC.gov).
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STS Highlights: October 2020
We have officially moved into the Fall Season. Temperatures are getting cooler. Leaves are changing color. COVID-19 numbers are lessening in a lot of communities. In many cases, schools are reconvening and dealing with many unique issues directly related to the pandemic. I’ve curated resources that I think will help navigate the COVID-19 Pandemic. Use them as you see fit. As things begin to get back to normal, remain cautious and CONTINUE to gather information from reputable sources, maintain a reasonable distance, wash your hands often, and disinfect surfaces frequently.
Stay healthy,
Patrick
New Online Courses
We’ve added new courses to our Professional Development portal! These courses are related to food prep, diversity, active shooter response, and more.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
HHS.gov maintains a variety of information from multiple, reliable sources with the mission of enhancing the health and well-being of all Americans.
Student Transportation Aligns for Return to School (STARTS)
A partnership among the three national associations created a task force to collectively plan for students to return to the classroom. The collaboration resulted in guidelines, tactics, templates, and followup webinars.
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High School Education Alternatives
Parents are currently wrestling with the decision to send their children back to school or find alternative education options. We have an option for high school aged youth.
Online High School
Acknowledge Your Stress & Anxiety
Many individuals are feeling real effects of isolation, anxiety, and stress as a result of the COVID-19.
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