We are pleased to announce that our training partner Smart Horizons is now the reporting entity for the 29-hour THEORY course offered in partnership with OKAPT.

This update ensures that course completion records are properly submitted to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Training Provider Registry (TPR), helping drivers and districts remain compliant with Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements.

Users should complete the entire curriculum, take the proctored final exam, and submit Student Verification information. Completion is reported once information is verified.

OKAPT remains committed to supporting Oklahoma’s pupil transportation professionals with trusted training solutions that meet both state and federal standards.

School Training Solutions is proud to offer an online option for School Bus Driver In-Service training. We can provide an affordable and effective selection of courses that total 15.5 hours of training! These topics are included:

• DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing (1 Hour)
• Child Transportation Safety (1 Hour)
• Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse (1 Hour)
• Inclement Weather and Adverse Conditions (2 Hours)
• Knowing Your Route (1 Hour)
• Pickup and Discharge Procedures (2 Hours)
• Railroad Crossing Safety (1.5 Hours)
• Stress and Driver Attitude (1 Hour)
• Student Management (1 Hour)
• Vehicle Operation (2 Hours)
• Head Start Transportation (2 Hours)

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With appreciation,

Patrick Willi
School Training Solutions
pwilli@schooltrainingsolutions.com
1-800-261-6248 Customer Support

Released during National School Bus Safety Week 2025, the Ohio Association for Pupil Transportation (OAPT) and the Michigan Association for Pupil Transportation (MAPT) collaborated with RFK Racing, Blue Bird Corporation, and ROUSH CleanTech to highlight a critical safety reminder for all motorists: when a school bus stops, traffic must stop—it is required by law.

This public service announcement features RFK Racing driver Ryan Preece, who reinforces the message that school bus safety applies to everyone, including professional drivers. With illegal school bus passings occurring far too often nationwide, spreading awareness remains a vital step in keeping students safe as they load and unload each day.

🎥 OKAPT was not involved in the production of this video, but we are proud to share it in support of our transportation partners in Ohio and Michigan and to help extend the reach of an important safety message.

The Oklahoma association maintains a firm commitment to education that promotes accident prevention and injury avoidance. We sincerely hope that through standardized drivers’ education courses (both online and onsite) and the adoption of best safety practices, Oklahoma pupil transportation partners gain the desired confidence, recognition, and respect of students, school administrators, and the communities served.

School bus drivers play one of the most important roles in student safety, and staying sharp behind the wheel takes more than experience alone. Ongoing training helps reinforce best practices, strengthen decision-making, and support safe, confident driving every day.

School Training Solutions offers online theory-based courses designed specifically for school bus drivers. These courses cover key in-service topics such as safety awareness, defensive driving concepts, student management, and professional responsibilities—allowing drivers to complete training on your schedule.

Our online format makes it easier to stay compliant while focusing on what matters most: protecting students and getting them home safely.

If you are required to complete annual in-service training, or if you simply want to reinforce safe driving habits, our courses provide practical, relevant instruction that supports your role.

Thank you for the work you do every day,

Patrick Willi
School Training Solutions
pwilli@schooltrainingsolutions.com
1-800-261-6248 Customer Support