2017 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE As of 2/10/17. All information subject to change. Visit
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Policy & Law Presenter: Kayne Smith
Do you know the intricacies of the transportation posi- tions in your operation? Do you know how to communi- cate those responsibilities? Learn how to create effective job descriptions set realistic expectations both for your employees as well as your administration. Just as import- ant is referring to the job descriptions as training tool, as they can provide a map for employees to use to enhance their careers.
11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. Creating an In-House Advocacy Group to Avoid Litigation
Policy & Law/Leadership & Collaboration Presenter: Lisa Arbogast, Esq.
12:30 P.M. – 1:30 P.M. Lunch on your own
1:45 P.M. – 2:45 P.M. Understanding a Student’s Disability Is Key to Success in Service Operations & Safety Presenter: Catherine Staggs
1:45 P.M. – 3:45 P.M. IEP Team: Opening Doors Between Special Ed & Transportation
Pollicy & Law/Leadership & Collaboration Presenters: Launi Harden, Shawna Jones, Suraj Syal & Dianna Gates
Join this interactive session led by a transportation director, special ed transportation supervisor, director of special education and a physical therapist as they discuss the vital aspects of interdepartmental communication and collaboration in developing a student’s IEP to ensure transportation service needs and expectations are met. The session will include group work.
3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
Autism: Support for Managing Behaviors on the Bus Student Management Presenter: Patrick Mulick
Making the bus ride a good experience for everyone is Patrick Mulick’s goal. When it comes to students with autism, that means knowing what to look for and knowing what to do. In this unforgettable workshop, Patrick puts transportation staff behind the wheel of what it feels like to have autism and then provides various strategies to consider for support. From using visuals to establishing routines, he demonstrates how doing a few of the little things right can go a long way for these wonderful students.
4:15 P.M. – 5:15 P.M. Evacuation Planning Operations & Safety Presenter: Kathleen Furneaux What does your training program say about planning to evacuate students with special needs and preschoolers during a school bus incident? Uncover the vital steps to successfully preparing or re-writing evacuation plans and the effect on bus routes, IEPs and more.
4:15 P.M. – 5:15 P.M.
Not all Behavior Is an IEP Matter: The Case for Pushback Student Management Presenters: Lisa Arbogast, Esq., Pete Meslin, Alex Robinson &, Suraj Syal
It is a common misconception that inappropriate behaviors are always IEP matters when they are exhibited by students with special needs. Although certain behaviors are clearly related to disabilities, there is a very large gray area where behaviors may or may not be related to the disability. There are procedures for dealing with these situations which will be explored during this session. This session will also examine situations where behaviors are not related to a student’s disability.
4:15 P.M. – 5:15 P.M.
Serving Head Start Populations in Public School Settings Leadership & Collaboration Presenter: Heather Handschin
7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Trade Show Sneak Preview Reception
MONDAY, MARCH 20
8:00 A.M. – 9:15 A.M. Precious Cargo Keynote Address Presenter: Craig Davidson
After spending a year driving a special needs school bus, Craig Davidson wrote about his evolving relationship with each student who struggled physically, emotionally and socially, and how the “precious cargo” in his care changed his life. Now an author of more than a half-dozen books, he will share with attendees “a moving, important and universal story about relationships; how we see and treat people with special needs in our society.
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