1:45 P.M. – 2:45 P.M. | Frisco 1 ¢NO! DON’T! STOP! So How Exactly is That Working for You? Points to Ponder When Responding to Challenging Behavior Demonstrations Operations & Safety Presenter: Jo Mascorro Behavior challenges can often be exhausting and create quite the dilemma, especially when you feel like you’ve tried everything and nothing seems to work. This presentation will discuss proactive intervention techniques, and provide points to ponder for safely enhancing the transportation experience of ALL students and staff!
¢Making Informed IEP Decisions | Ranger/ Sea Biscuit/Traveller Law & Policy Facilitator: Linda Bluth, Ed.D. Panelists: Fred Doelker & Launi Harden This session will discuss the importance of knowing who is responsible for making special education and transportation decisions at IEP meetings. “One Size Fits All” is not an acceptable approach for making informed individualized transportation decisions. Learn about having qualified individuals at the IEP meeting and raising the right questions to provide transportation in the LRE.
3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. | Frisco 1 ¢How to Conduct Internal Investigations Operations & Safety Presenter: Mark Hinson Addressing problematic workplace behavior often involves some a formal inquiry or investigation. An effective decision-making process together with an organizational strategy serve as smart tools to aid in the investigative process. Whether you are looking into misuse of time, sexual harassment, theft, mistreatment of students and/or other policy related violations, all eyes are on "face credibility" of the steps and processes you and others take to address the issues.
¢Balancing FERPA Compliance with a School Bus Driver’s Right to Know | Ranger/Sea Biscuit/Traveller Law & Policy Presenter: Jo Anne Blades, J.D. While information regarding a special education student is confidential, bus drivers often need some information to properly serve the needs of that student. This interactive session will explore through discussion what information can and should be given to a bus driver; ways a school district could convey this information; how this information can assist a bus driver; and how a bus driver can keep and protect student confidentiality.
¢Roadeo: It’s More Than a Competition | Frisco 3 Leadership & Collaboration Presenter: Theresa Anderson There are few opportunities for our profession to showcase skills and knowledge. Training for and par- ticipating in a Roadeo is the perfect opportunity. This event develops and showcases the best of the best. Not sure what it takes or how to hold a Roadeo? This session will show all the benefits and needs to accom- plish this task.
6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. TSD "Mardi Gras" Trade Show Sneak Peak Reception (Embassy Suites Convention Center)
Monday, March 12
8:00 A.M. – 9:15 A.M. | Frisco 2 ¢Navigating Legal Minefields in Transporting Students with Disabilities Keynote Address Presenter: Julie Weatherly, Esq. Learn the major issues in special education and results of recent case law that student transporters would do well to steer clear and be aware of, plus ask specific questions of our preeminent legal expert Julie Weatherly, Esq.
9:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. TSD Trade Show & Lunch (Embassy Suites Convention Center)
2:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. | Frisco 1 ¢Help? Hindrance? Or Danger? Assessing Wheelchair Accessories and Components for Their Impact on a Safe School Bus Ride OT/PT/Transporter Forum Presenters: Charley Kennington, Miriam Manary, Dan- ielle Morris, Sue Shutrump & Chris Yarber Occupant protection and transportation safety equip- ment can only be effective when the passenger is properly positioned and supported. Join us as we ex- plore the role of various common wheelchair and child safety restraint system components in safe transport.
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