special needs

Top 5 Most-Viewed Feature Stories of 2020

Feature articles that drew the most traffic on the School Bus Fleet website in 2020 included coverage of new onboard safety practices amid COVID-19 and strategies for training and staff management.

5 Questions: Stephanie Oliver on Reopening Guidelines, Virtual Training

Oliver, a transportation programs consultant for the California Department of Education, discusses the importance of a plan outlining details for identifying COVID-19 symptoms, considerations for special-needs students, and the state’s new online training.

Webinar Offers Tips for Preparing to Resume Service Post-COVID

School Bus Fleet’s recent webinar, “Returning to Service Post-COVID: Are You Prepared?” is now available online.

California Conference Underscores Relationship Building, Communication

Building relationships for special-needs transportation and effective radio communication were a couple of the key topics covered during the California Association of School Transportation Officials' annual conference in Sacramento.

PHOTOS: 2020 CASTO Conference Highlights

Support for special-needs transporters, effective radio communication, and electric buses were among the topics covered at the California Association of School Transportation Officials' annual conference.

PHOTOS: Special-Needs Student Transporters in Action

In honor of our February 2020 special-needs issue, check out these photo submissions and those from previous stories highlighting special-needs transporters and the important aspects of their job.

Making the School Bus Ride Easier for Students With Autism in 7 Steps

Students with autism can become overwhelmed by the noise and crowded space on a school bus. Drivers and aides can help by accessing transportation plan information to minimize triggers, establishing consistent routines, and giving calm, clear direction.

5 Questions: Anthony Pollard on Special-Needs Service, Bolstering Driver Training

Pollard talks about creating a successful annual driver training event, his passion for serving special-needs students, and the “special ride” he was able to coordinate for a student with autism.

Michigan School Bus Company Teaches Empathy Skills for Better Behavior Management

Dean Transportation teaches drivers and aides the skills so they can better understand what a variety of students experience on the school bus.

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Top 5 Most-Viewed Feature Stories of 2020

5 Questions: Stephanie Oliver on Reopening Guidelines, Virtual Training

Webinar Offers Tips for Preparing to Resume Service Post-COVID

California Conference Underscores Relationship Building, Communication

PHOTOS: 2020 CASTO Conference Highlights

PHOTOS: Special-Needs Student Transporters in Action

Making the School Bus Ride Easier for Students With Autism in 7 Steps

5 Questions: Anthony Pollard on Special-Needs Service, Bolstering Driver Training

Michigan School Bus Company Teaches Empathy Skills for Better Behavior Management

Top 5 Most-Viewed Feature Stories of 2019

Top 5 Most-Viewed Feature Stories of 2020

5 Questions: Stephanie Oliver on Reopening Guidelines, Virtual Training

Webinar Offers Tips for Preparing to Resume Service Post-COVID

California Conference Underscores Relationship Building, Communication

PHOTOS: 2020 CASTO Conference Highlights

PHOTOS: Special-Needs Student Transporters in Action

Making the School Bus Ride Easier for Students With Autism in 7 Steps

5 Questions: Anthony Pollard on Special-Needs Service, Bolstering Driver Training

Michigan School Bus Company Teaches Empathy Skills for Better Behavior Management

Top 5 Most-Viewed Feature Stories of 2019

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