School Training Solutions (STS) is proud to be a resource for school bus driver and school employee training in Florida.
We have online theory training for school bus drivers and annual inservice topics that build skills and enhance employee confidence.
Keep learning
Patrick
Class A vehicles are some of the heaviest trucks on the road including, but not limited to, tractor trailers,
truck and trailer combinations, double and triple trailers, tanker vehicles, livestock carriers, or flatbeds.
Any driver seeking a Class A CDL is required to complete THEORY and BEHIND-THE-WHEEL training and successfully pass a CDL skills test. The Smart Horizons Class A Theory curriculum satisfies the THEORY training requirement ONLY.
Smart Horizons is an approved Training Provider for THEORY curriculum. The various Smart Horizons ELDT curriculum tracks align with federal requirements, and course completions are reported to the Training Provider Registry.
Please forward this information to anyone who could benefit.
Online curriculum tracks and individual lessons are also available without reporting.
This edition always feels like the unofficial “vacation” version because… SUMMER BREAK! While it is a coveted time to rest and relax after the school year, it is also a relatively busy time for pupil transportation with industry conferences and, in a lot of cases, annual training. For these reasons, the curated resources are heavy on the training and conference announcements. It’s impossible for me to list them all, so support your State Associations!
Also, remember to allow proper time to rest, relax, and recharge.
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.
Rest and recharge,
Patrick
Like most of our online courses, this package can be used for inservice or remediation training. It is a stand-alone curriculum that includes a comprehensive final test. This course is NOT Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT).
Discover the benefits of investing in your attendance to NAPT ACTS, both for yourself and potentially for your colleagues. Join us October 4-8 in Oklahoma City!
The Historic 60th Annual IPTA Summer Conference and Trade Show is July 15-17, at the Airport Holiday Inn & Conference Center. The IPTA has an outstanding lineup of presenters and companies ready to provide valuable transportation information.
Satisfy your district’s defensive driving requirement with affordable online courses. STS offers a defensive driving theory curriculum ($45 per person) that is intended for any driver operating a school owned vehicle.
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.
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Anyone with a valid CDL can obtain a School Bus (S) endorsement upon successful completion of THEORY training, Behind-the-Wheel training, and a skills test. This curriculum track satisfies the THEORY training requirement.
When it comes to choosing a vacation destination, there are many options in the United States from white sand beaches and mountainous regions to big cities.
I’ve seen fewer things more scenic than the Canaan Valley in WV, and that is the picturesque location for the 80th Annual WVAPT School Transportation Conference next month!
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.
Are you considering an increase in security for your school bus depot? Our Initial Security Officer Program (ISOP) provides a training curriculum to help improve the knowledge and performance of security tasked employees.
Summer is here which generally means school buses are sitting on storage lots for longer periods of time. If you are looking to UP your security procedures, this resource provides a comprehensive checklist.
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The NAPT Professional Development Series can help pupil transporters
build upon current driving/school transportation skills or expand knowledge of other jobs within the pupil transportation industry.
NAPT offers a variety of certifications for Transportation Directors, Supervisors, Specialists, and Instructors. Online courses are available to anyone in the pupil transportation industry and ready for immediate enrollment. Each course is self-paced, and can be completed when and where it is convenient, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Please pass this information along to anyone who may be interested in school bus driver or pupil transportation training!
To view the entire catalog or obtain more information, visit
https://www.napt.org/onlinepds
Sometimes these paragraphs flow quickly and seamlessly as I write. Other times, it takes hours of meandering to settle on a theme and message. This month, it’s more of the latter. It’s National Bike Month and National Mental Health Awareness Month both of which I’ve discussed previously. I’m a big proponent of these causes and hope the consistent, annual
awareness produces positive change.
May is our path between spring and summer. As an old saying goes, “A warm January brings a cold May.” I’m not sure these pieces of folklore ring true, but we’ll know soon enough. The change in weather for the better makes May the perfect season
for rest and relaxation. Many schools (and school employees) are counting down the days until summer break! The school year is winding down and it is almost time to relax and enjoy some time off.
We are also coming into what I commonly refer to as the “Conference Season.” If you are able, you should attend your nearest conference and trade show. Pupil Transportation conferences focus on current issues, offer training, provide networking
opportunities, and host engaging sessions that ultimately improve the industry and those working in and alongside it.
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.
From Spring to Summer,
Patrick
Like most of our online courses, this package can be used for inservice or remediation training. It is a stand-alone curriculum that includes a comprehensive final test. This course is NOT Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT).
There are skills that enable employee growth and contribute to a pleasant work environment. Our employee readiness training includes a broad selection of topics that facilitate communication, refresh knowledge, and expand productivity & performance.
Cultivate a Positive Workplace
Discover the benefits of investing in your attendance to NAPT ACTS, both for yourself and potentially for your colleagues. Join us October 4-8 in Oklahoma City!
Anyone with a valid CDL can obtain a Passenger (P) endorsement upon successful completion of THEORY training, Behind-the-Wheel training, and a skills test. This curriculum track satisfies the THEORY training requirement ONLY.
Many of us know we should take breaks throughout the day, but we often don’t. We may find it hard because of work or caring for others. Even taking 10 to15 minutes is enough to reduce stress.
The universal marker of aging is not always a one-way process. This article from Scientific American discusses the theory and the science behind it.
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.
The Oklahoma Association for Pupil Transportation (OAPT) Summer Conference & Trade Show is packed with training and hands-on demonstrations!
Satisfy your district’s defensive driving requirement with affordable online courses. STS offers a defensive driving theory curriculum ($45 per person) that is intended for any driver operating a school owned vehicle.
May is National Bike Month, promoted by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities from coast to coast. As an avid cyclist I truly understand the importance of the awareness this campaign brings. Remember to be aware of your surroundings while driving and safely share the road with pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcycles, school buses, and other automobiles.
Since its inception in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been a cornerstone of addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions.
