STS Highlights: August 2024
And just like that, Summer Vacation is over. I honestly hope you had a great break! Locally, school starts back in mid-August, so as you are reading this you are most likely getting back to your normal work routine. The beginning of the school year is always chaotic. Children and school staff are getting to know one another. Processes and procedures may have changed. Maybe you switched schools or your actual position. Regardless, you are probably a little more stressed than normal as you make it through the new school year process.
It is still very hot outside so I’m leaving these links. Heat-related illness is a big issue during the heat of summer, but there are ways to prevent it if you can recognize the symptoms.
The goal with these monthly resources is always to convey a few public service announcements (PSAs) and to help elevate your career, department, or organization. As always, we take pride in helping you meet your training needs and goals.
School is in session,
Patrick
Passenger (P) Endorsement – ELDT – Theory Curriculum
CDL drivers who need to carry 16 or more passengers, must have a passenger (P) endorsement. He/she must complete theory and behind-the-wheel training, a skills test, and meet other eligibility requirements. Our online curriculum satisfies the THEORY requirement and can be completed on your schedule.
Passenger (P) Endorsement
All ELDT Theory
NAPT Online PDS & Certification Courses
Over the years nearly 2000 school bus drivers have taken more than 12,000 NAPT online courses! NAPT PDS online classes are used for certification, recertification, inservice, and general professional development. Each course is self-paced, and can be completed when and where it is convenient, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Online PDS
Certification
Assessing Emergency Preparedness
The harsh reality is that emergency situations do occur, and you never know when or what might happen. The pupil transportation industry has an impressive safety record because of a constant commitment to safety, training, and preparedness. This resource provides simple tools and information to further fortify the prepared mindset.
Assessing Preparedness
Online In-Service Training Package
Every year school bus drivers are required to take annual training to remain at peak performance and safety. We offer an online option that covers a variety of topics, is self-paced, and priced well within your budget.
See What’s Included
Managing Stress
The goal of stress management is not to eliminate stress but to make stress work more constructively. Understanding the effects of stress helps individuals recognize stress in themselves and others and respond better to stressful events.
See Stress Management Tips
Danger Zones
Reviewing the common danger zones surrounding a school bus is ALWAYS a necessity. Download this free resource for use in your facility as a safety reminder.
Download the Danger Zones Flyer
NAPT Membership
NAPT empowers and supports the pupil transportation industry by providing communication, leadership, education, advocacy, and resources. Joining strengthens your career and the industry, and helps create a world where every student has access to safe and efficient transportation.
Consider an NAPT Membership
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Pretty Darn Interesting: Taking a Brain Break
Brain breaks can help students reset, focus, and get ready to learn. While this article is written for teachers in regards to how to use brain breaks for their students, the ideas and techniques easily translate to children on the school bus or even you!
Read the Article
Who Trains Your Emergency Dispatchers?
Training emergency dispatchers has been in our core DNA since we first started designing training over two decades ago. To this day, Smart Horizons Emergency Dispatch Training is secure, objective driven, and readily accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our online training is an affordable option for any dispatch center.
Online Public Safety Training
If you are involved in the pupil transportation industry, you should be a member of NAPT. The National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) is the world’s top organization for public and private student transportation service providers, companies that provide valuable products and services to support safe school transportation, and the front-line school transportation departments that work so hard to safely transport children. 
