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authority in the eyes of the student.” According to a recent STN survey, some districts are turning to online train- ing to supplement traditional classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction. Inno- vative ways of learning more about special needs students can include sensitivity training. Autism Speaks recently offered an autism sensitivity and skills building
training for school bus drivers at Mc- Clusky Transportation in Ontario, which included dealing with repetitive behaviors and sensory issues. Eric Kissel, director of transportation for the Laveen Elementary School District west of Phoenix, said he certifies all his drivers in Crisis Prevention Institute training for de-escalating issues on the bus.
Tomas Bramley, director of transportation operations at Community Consolidated School District 15 in Palatine, Illinois, said he trains his drivers in Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, or PBIS. Other districts employ experienced special-education classroom teachers to share tips and techniques on proper behavior management on the school bus. Sending staff to state sponsored trainings is another effective way of training drivers and aides. According to Robert Sutton, director of transportation for Augusta USD 402 in Augusta, Kansas: “It’s a real morale booster. It gives them a chance to be the expert by sharing what they’ve learned with other drivers.” ●
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Special education departments often don’t realize that the confidentiality training a professional bus driver receives makes them just as competent as teachers in handling confidential information. Once everyone understands that this information can be shared, a flow of information can
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