KEYNOTE ADDRESSES As of 2/14/18. All information subject to change. Visit
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Sunday, March 11
What All Adult Brains Should Know About All Student Brains When Responding to Challenging Behaviors
8:30 A.M. – 9:45 A.M. Jo Mascorro
It is crucial that those responsible for the safe transportation of ALL students have a clear understanding of the dos and don’ts when responding to challenging behavior demonstrations. Learn specific techniques to assist you when communicating expectations while keeping in MIND how the student brain learns. Strategies will emphasize taking a closer look at how to enrich intervention practices as you attemtp to provide a safe transportation experience.
Monday, March 12
Navigating Legal Minefields in Trans- porting Students with Disabilities
Tuesday, March 13
Improving Social & Emotional Student Health on the School Bus
8:00 A.M. – 9:15 A.M. Julie Weatherly, Esq.
Learn the major issues in special education and results of recent case law that student transport- ers would do well to steer clear and be aware of, plus ask specific questions of our preeminent legal expert Julie Weatherly, Esq.
8:00 A.M. – 9:15 A.M. Lori Desautels, Ph.D.
Applied educational neuroscience is a framework and discipline that addresses the neurobiology of stress, regulation, engagement and connection. It uses applied educational neuroscience research and strategies to ensure educators are “sitting beside their students in relationship, behaviors, and academics.” School bus drivers are the first and last responders for students each day. Our drivers have the ability to powerfully impact student brain state and behavior before they enter schools each day!
2018 Conference Schedule As of 2/14/18. All information subject to change. Updates at
tsdconference.com or download the app.
Friday, March 9
8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. | Frisco 6 ¢NHTSA Child Safety Restraints on School Buses Training Seminar Hands-On Training Instructors: Sue Shutrump, Denise Donaldson, Charles Vits, Fred Doelker, Charley Kennington & Miriam Manary
10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. | Frisco 2 ¢Emergency Evacuation Strategies for Students with Special Needs & Preschoolers Hands-On Training Instructors: Kathleen Furneaux, Eden Perez This comprehensive look at evacuation planning for students with special needs and preschoolers will cover the water-front of potential issues and hurdles to a smooth and quick evacuation in an emergency on the school bus. Come and expand your strategies for a school bus incident through two hours of detailed con- siderations for evacuation. Bring your tough questions!
12:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. | Frisco 2 ¢Bus in the Classroom Training Hands-On Training Instructors: Pete Meslin & Tom Rickert This program has received a great deal of attention in transportation circles. That’s because it actually makes a huge difference in the safety and education level of bus riders. Students who attend this program actually learn how to behave around the bus. The curriculum is easy to teach and actually trains drivers on how students with disabilities behave. This class will be taught in workshop style. Attendees will leave having completed several of the steps necessary to implement the pro- gram in their local districts. The final hour will be spent discussing how this program and others are helping students overcome obstacles to attending school.
1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. | Frisco 1 ¢BESI Hands-on Securement Training
2:30 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. | Frisco 1 ¢Q’Straint/Sure-Lok Hands-on Securement Training
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