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Did you know that online school bus driver training offered by OAPT is recognized by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OKSDE) as meeting the classroom requirement for school bus driver training certification? The interactive school bus driver training course was developed in collaboration with the OKSDE!

Online training eliminates the need for training-related travel expenses, frees up instructors for other duties, simplifies data tracking and reporting, and provides a consistent curriculum to all individuals enrolled in the course. Individuals can learn at their own pace when and where it is convenient, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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New Year. New Technology. New Experience.

Our online courses are now optimized for use on tablets. With cleaner navigation and better response, all media components have been optimized to stream on both desktop and handheld devices. In addition, all course features are now accessible without the need of any third-party plugins.

If you would like to experience our online training or make courses available to your employees, we are happy to help!

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Benefits of NAPT Certification

Advance your career with the only nationally recognized credential, created specifically for student transportation professionals.

• Demonstrate your commitment to the requirements of your profession.
• Prove your knowledge and professional competencies.
• Distinguish yourself among the profession’s elite workforce.
• Launch your student transportation career to the next level.
• Show you’re dedicated to doing the best possible job in the student transportation field.

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STS Highlights: January 2019

Welcome to 2019! It’s going to be a busy, productive year. Set your goals and work toward them each day. We’re here for you when you need us. If you have any professional development or NAPT Certification aspirations, please consider our online courses as an option.

If you don’t already know, January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month. It’s a hard topic to broach, but it is one that EVERYONE should take the time to learn about. Our friends at Busing On the Lookout and Truckers Against Trafficking provide the training resources you need to make a difference. We’ve also curated some important safety reminders and resources for the new year.

Please take the time to peruse the materials in this month’s STS newsletter. I truly believe they will help you usher in a great 2019.

All the best,
Patrick

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month

When building an army to fight a crime like human trafficking, the bus industry has a key role to fill. Here are some ways human trafficking intersects with buses.

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• Earn Competitive Advantage
• Increase Earning Potential
• Update Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Build Professional Credibility
• Network within the Industry

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School Bus Fire Evacuation Fact Sheet

How long does it take for a school bus to completely fill with smoke?

How long to evacuate?

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Emergency Procedures Flyer

Recent events may have prompted you, your department, or your organization to reevaluate Emergency Procedures. Please feel free to utilize this Best Practices Flyer.

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In-Service for School Bus Drivers

School Bus Driver: Online In-Service (15 Hours)

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Everyone at School Training Solutions would like to wish all of our customers and friends a safe and happy holiday season. As schools across the country are releasing students for winter break, remember to always be aware of your surroundings while driving and safely share the road with pedestrians, cyclists, motorcycles, school buses, and other automobiles.

With the New Year fast approaching, remember to enjoy the season responsibly.

We look forward to an exciting new year! If School Training Solutions can help you, your department, your district, or your state meet training goals please let us know.

Top 10 Driving Pet Peeves Article

Have you ever seen someone texting while driving? In this article, we list out the top 10 gripes among American drivers and where they rank on the nuisance scale.

Free Busing on the Lookout (BOTL) Training Blog

There are inherently hard topics to talk about or even acknowledge. Human trafficking is one of those topics. This is a free training program and certification that should be completed by, frankly, everyone.

Coloring Activity 4: SUPER Word Search Print

Keep the kids entertained while learning with this fun word search and coloring activity.

Checklist: Security Enhanced Daily School Bus Inspections Infographic

Daily school bus safety inspections are an industry standard. For a more robust daily inspection, consider ADDING and/or MODIFYING items with a security focus.

Buses of Christmas Past Infographic

Explore the evolution of school buses – from the horse-drawn carriage to the modern cheese wagon.

NEW Video!
School Bus Unauthorized Entry Tips

This video gives a brief review and tips to deter unauthorized entry of a school bus.