Special Training Sessions
NHTSA Child Passenger Safety on School Buses National Training
Friday, March 21, 2025
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Description: The Child Passenger Safety on School Buses National Training provides an overview of the use of child safety restraint systems on school buses, with a focus on pre-school aged children and children with disabilities. Instructional videos are incorporated throughout the training. Participants are provided time for hands-on practice with guidance from skilled staff members. Nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will earn 3.5 continuing education units (CEUs) for course completion.
This seminar is available to as an add-on to Main Conference registration, or can be taken by itself.
(Maximum of 50 participants. Separate registration is required.)
National School Bus Inspection Training Program (Two Days)
Friday, March 21, 2025 – Saturday, March 22, 2025
Day 1: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Embassy Suites Charlotte-Concord
Day 2: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Cabarrus County Schools
Description: Developed by school bus maintenance and inspection expert Marshall Casey, STN EXPO offers the National School Bus Inspection Training Program to fully train technicians on how to conduct regular vehicle inspections, above and beyond state or federal Department of Transportation guidance. The program is derived from best practices used in overseeing the maintenance of school buses in South Carolina, the only completely owned and operated state fleet in the nation. Attendees will learn how to discover more defects prior to failure, which allows for expedited repairs, increased vehicle uptime, and a more efficient maintenance program. Friday’s agenda includes eight hours of classroom instruction, including preparation for a written exam, with a second day of hands-on identification planned for defects on real school buses, hosted by Cabarrus County Schools and with lunch and transportation provided.
(Maximum of 50 participants. Separate registration is required.)
Thomas Built Buses Facility Tour
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Thomas Built Buses headquarters and factory in High Point, N.C.
Description: Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Thomas Built Buses C2 Plant in High Point, N.C. Transportation and lunch will be provided. Additional details to come.
Space is limited. Reserve your spot today!