Transporting Students With
Disabilities & Special Needs Conference and Trade Show
The Transporting Students with Disabilities and Special Needs Conference included over 200 newcomers. Find a recap of articles and galleries from the event at
stnonline.com/tag/tsd-conference. The following is a recap of takeaways based on AI notetaking.
The Power of Praise: Shaping Student Behavior & Building Success on the Bus Every Transportation Staff Member is a Leader All transportation personnel, regardless of role, should recognize themselves as leaders because their work directly impacts student safety, school readiness and life preparation.
16 School Transportation News • JANUARY 2026
Transportation of Special Education Students: Avoiding the Bumps and Legal Hazards Individualize Policies for Transporting Students with Disabilities Transportation departments should avoid blanket policies that don’t allow exceptions for students with disabilities. Courts consistently reject ‘we don’t do that here’ approaches when individualized accommodations are needed.
Building a Safe and Effective School Bus Attendant Program Emergency Preparedness Must Include All Scenarios Attendants need comprehensive emergency training, including on how to stop the bus if the driver becomes incapacitated, handle medical emergencies and manage student elopement situations with proper protocols.
OT/PT/Transporter Forum: Multidisciplinary Policy Development Impacting Student Safety All Students Must Participate in Evacuation Training Students with disabilities should not be excused from evacuation training. Even if they cannot physically participate, they must be involved in the process so they understand the emergency procedures and feel included in safety planning.
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