STS Highlights: September 2025
STS Highlights: September 2025
New School Year, Smarter Training: Safety and Development for Your Staff
As the school year gets underway, it’s the perfect time to refocus, plan ahead, and strengthen your team’s skills. Whether you’re customizing training for your staff, ensuring compliance with CDL theory requirements, or exploring safety and professional development resources, Smart Horizons is here to support your goals. In this edition, you’ll find practical tools, timely updates, and flexible solutions designed to keep your team safe, confident, and ready for the challenges ahead.
Wishing you a smooth start to the new school year,
Patrick
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One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Customize Your Training PlanWe offer a custom option that allows districts to choose the exact lessons your team needs. Whether you’re focusing on in-service, professional development, or building career ladders, you can tailor a training plan that aligns with your goals. |
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Experience NAPT ACTS 2025!Here, we unite as a community of committed professionals in student transportation. The synergy among attendees fuels a dynamic environment where creativity thrives and progress is made. Attendees are not just envisioning a better future—they are actively shaping it. |
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Streamline Training with Online S Endorsement TheoryIn 2023 the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated that school bus drivers held over 371,500 jobs nationwide. Yet, with the ongoing challenge of filling driver seats, the demand for qualified professionals remains high. For those interested in transportation and student safety, becoming a school bus driver is more than just a job. It’s a career path with stability and purpose. Our Smart Horizons curriculum track meets the THEORY training requirement.
Streamline S Endorsement THEORY Training |
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Active Shooter Response TrainingWe recognize that this is a difficult but necessary topic. To help schools and staff prepare, we offer Active Shooter Response Training designed to promote awareness, prevention, and readiness. The course includes two independent lessons (2 Hours / .02 CEUs) and is available for immediate enrollment. This theory training is built to provide staff with clear, practical guidance for protecting themselves and others should the unthinkable occur. |
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School Bus Danger Zones & Universal Crossing SignalsSchool is back in session making it the perfect time to revisit two critical safety topics in pupil transportation. These visual guides to school bus danger zones and universal crossing signals serve as valuable reminders for drivers, staff, and students. They can be shared digitally or printed and posted for quick, everyday reference.
Download the Universal Crossing Signals Flyer |
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Rare Letters from a Titanic PassengerFew pieces of history resonate with me as deeply as the story of the Titanic—both because of my interest in maritime history and my experience as a SCUBA diver. The ship remains a symbol of both historical significance and modern relevance. This article highlights the lives of individuals aboard the Titanic before the tragic end of its maiden voyage. |
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Can I Pass a Stopped School Bus?Every year, the number of motorists illegally passing school buses increases, indicating that many drivers are either unaware of or choosing to ignore school bus laws. To help inform, we’ve created a free resource that compiles school bus stopping laws from every state. |
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