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Special Training Sessions<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Mastering Wheelchair & Occupant Securement Training Certification Class<\/h2>\n

Friday, July 10 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Description:\u00a0<\/strong>At this Training Boot Camp, student transporters will learn to train with AMF Bruns\u2019 recently launched automatic and self-tensioning Silver Series retractors. With this course, school transportation professionals will be provided the tools to support and teach their teams proper safety techniques, which included hands-on training. The key objective to this course include: Overview of equipment, Securing the wheelchair, Securing the occupant with a different variety of occupant securements, Understanding your vehicle floor anchorages, WC 18 and WC 19 and understanding the regulation; identifying a WC 19 wheelchair, Raising awareness about risks of not properly securing passengers, Deboarding passengers, and Passenger sensitivity\/etiquette.<\/p>\n

Certification will be provided upon completion of this course.<\/p>\n

This seminar is available to Main Conference Attendees but requires separate registration at no extra charge. Class size is limited to 80 participants.<\/i><\/i><\/p>\n

(Maximum of 80 participants. Separate registration required.)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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National School Bus Inspection Training Program<\/h2>\n

Instructors<\/strong>: Derek Bryant, ASE; Alan Fidler, MSD of Lawrence Township; Jannet Malig, Long Beach (California) Clean Cities; Lawson Mollica, Long Beach (California) Clean Cities; Harley Pinson, Paulding County School District; & Ariel Rodriguez, School Bus Technician Consultant, & Brian Reu<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Friday, July 10 | 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.<\/strong><\/h6>\n
Saturday, July 11 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.<\/strong><\/h6>\n

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Description: <\/strong>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 eight-hour program held on Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11, 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. The program includes eight hours of classroom instruction at the Peppermill Resort, including a written exam, and a second day of hands-on identification of defects on real school buses, offsite. Additional details to come. Transportation and lunch will be provided.<\/p>\n

Registration Fee:<\/strong> Early Bird Pricing: $199\/ Regular Pricing: $249<\/p>\n

(Maximum of 50 participants. Separate registration required.)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Supervisory Reasonable Suspicion Training<\/span><\/h2>\n

Instructor: Tonica Lathrop<\/em><\/p>\n

Friday, July 11 | 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.<\/strong><\/h6>\n
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Description: <\/strong>Sinnett Consulting Services will be conducting a training class on supervisory reasonable suspicion testing. Tonica Lathrop will be the course instructor. She has 25+ years of experience in managing employer DOT and alcohol and drug compliance programs and is a certified training instructor. The class satisfies Federal DOT training requirements and will cover the following topics:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Recognition of signs and symptoms of employee alcohol and drug abuse.
\u2022 Review of new drugs of abuse-Salvia, K2, Spice, Krokodil & Others
\u2022 How to document performance problems associated with alcohol and drug abuse.
\u2022 How to conduct the corrective interview\u2013practical and legal concerns.<\/p>\n

(Certificate received upon completion.)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Electric Circuit Training<\/h2>\n

Instructors<\/strong>: David Roper, Clean Cities<\/span><\/p>\n

Sunday, July 12 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.<\/strong><\/h6>\n

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Description<\/strong>: Vehicle Electrical Systems Diagnosis provides school bus technicians with an understanding of basic electrical principles, common electrical components, circuit construction, digital multimeter operation and testing, wiring schematics, circuit tracing and troubleshooting of common circuit malfunctions. Emphasis is placed on circuit diagnosis using wiring schematics and digital multimeter data, enabling technicians to quickly and accurately solve electrical issues in light- and medium\/heavy-duty vehicles.<\/span><\/p>\n

(Limited pre-registration capacity of 20 seats; first come, first served. For Inspection Training Participants ONLY. To register contact events@stnmedia.com)<\/a><\/p>\n

Registration Fee:<\/strong> Included in the Inspection Training Fee<\/p>\n

(Maximum of 20 participants. Separate registration required.)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Advanced Wheelchair Securement Training: Troubleshooting Difficult Mobility Devices<\/span><\/h2>\n

Hosted by Q\u2019Straint\/Sure-Lok | Limited Seats Available<\/em><\/p>\n

Saturday, July 11 | 9 a.m - 11 a.m.<\/strong><\/h6>\n

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Description: <\/strong>IDEA was passed in 1975 making schools national leaders in providing equal services for the disabled community. However, today, over 40 years after its passage, school transportation providers are still consistently struggling to safely transport some students with disabilities and to secure the most difficult mobility devices. While wheelchair securement equipment has improved dramatically during this timeframe, even today there are hundreds of wheelchairs on the market which are not designed to be transported.<\/p>\n

In this presentation we\u2019ll explore the factors that have contributed to this dynamic, provide extensive troubleshooting practices for difficult mobility devices and occupant securement situations, and offer recommendations- based on our more than 35 years of industry experience- that can help school districts and transportation providers greatly reduce the risk these devices pose to the safety of their students and the liability of the district.<\/p>\n

Note:<\/i>\u00a0This an advanced course designed for experienced transportation directors, supervisors, and trainers who can help implement the troubleshooting techniques and best practice recommendations within their district. It is strongly recommended that attendees have extensive previous wheelchair securement experience.<\/p>\n

(Maximum of 35 participants. Separate registration is required.)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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So, You Want to Be a Transportation Supervisor?<\/h2>\n

Presenters: Pamela McDonald, Tim Purvis, Alexandra Robinson, & Rosalynn Vann-Jackson<\/em><\/p>\n

Saturday, July 11 | 11:30 A.m. - 5 p.m.<\/strong><\/h6>\n

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Description:<\/strong>A panel of student transportation experts provides best practices for attendees who wish to transition into a supervisory role, or who are looking to brush up on skill sets. Topics include: How to provide the best customer service while managing parent and administration expectations; creating, building and molding teams; communication strategies to increase driver and attendant retention and productivity; principles of proper routing and planning; and managing and tracking data to improve your organization.<\/p>\n

(Maximum of 100 participants. Separate registration required.)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Bus Technology Summit & Green Bus Summit<\/h2>\n

Sunday, July 12<\/strong><\/h6>\n
Monday, July 13<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Join us at the Bus Technology Summit, where we delve into the latest technology trends. Gain valuable insights and engage in thought-provoking discussions on the advancements shaping the future of the industry and the Green Bus Summit to discover the latest advancements in sustainable transportation and connect with leaders in the industry.<\/span><\/p>\n

Experience Includes:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n