This conference and its companion 8-hour programs are recognized nationally as your best opportunity to get workable solutions and practical answers to your pressing questions about transporting kids with special needs - from preschool to transition services. view 2010 preliminary schedule at a glanceview full program detail
Companion programs
In addition to the main conference which offers more than 40 sessions on special needs transportation, two intensive Workshops and an Executive Briefing are offered. These intensive programs serve the interests of both regular and special needs transportation. view 2010 workshops
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Exhibiting at this show will deliver fresh, new contacts. Each year, roughly one-third of our 550 attendees are first-time conferees! And, they are "deciders" when it comes to purchasing products and services.view exhibit information
Conference overview
This conference helps practitioners achieve safe, compliant special needs transportation. Interacting with more than 30 experts and more than 550 colleagues, you'll satisfy what many say is the biggest concern among people who work with children with special needs:
Doing what is right and knowing what "right" is.
Focus on best practices and compliance
We focus on best practices because, more than ever before, best practices are being codified - making every member of the IEP team liable in significant ways. We focus on compliance issues because you must know your rights and responsibilities to your managers, your drivers, your passengers - and to yourself.
The conference team
Our tenured faculty and distinguished presenters help you define policies and operational procedures that will stand up to greater scrutiny by your boss, be that a school board, parent, attorney or judge. View 2010 presenters
Roadeo
The National Special Needs Team Safety Roadeo consists of driver-attendant teams who participate in five major skill events. Top performers will be recognized, but the overall goals are greater knowledge and increased competence. View roadeo details
Contact us at: 703-288-4088
COMPANION WORKSHOPS, 2010
Three 8-hour companion programs are offered in addition to the main conference. These intensive sessions are of value to both regular and special needs transporters. The workshops are listed below. Separate registration fees apply. view workshop details
WORKSHOP A (2 segments)
Segment 1, March 6, 8 am to Noon Shared Services & Collaborative
Resolutions: Ideas Ripe for the Times Segment 2, March 7, 8 am to Noon Autism & ED Behaviors: Dimensions
& Interventions
WORKSHOP B
March 7, 8 am to 5 pm
Child Passenger Safety Restraint Systems -- NHTSA's National Training
EXECUTIVE BRIEFING: Conducting Internal Investigations -- Making Defensible Decisions Presenters: Peggy Burns, Esq., Education Compliance Group, and Mark Hinson, SPHR, Adams 12 Five Star Schools, and Consultant, Education Compliance Group
The 13th National Special Needs Team Safety Roadeo will be held March 5-7, 2010 in Orlando. The competition is Saturday, March 6. Training sessions are March 5 and 7.
site updated February 3, 2010
2ND PRINTING -- COPIES AVAILABLE NOW . CLICK BELOW.
"WHITE KNUCKLE RIDES"
A cooly illustrated book of personal stories by drivers and driver trainers about hair-raising experiences on the school bus. Use White Knuckle Rides in your training sessions and give it as an award for good work.
