CONFERENCE WORKSHOP TOPICS As of 9/13/21. Subject to change.
• Understanding the Foundations of Special Needs Transportation
• FERPA & the Transportation Department: Your Biggest Questions Answered
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Developing Leadership in Special Ed Transportation Staff
Relationship-based Behavioral Intervention & De-escalation
Realizing Equity in Student Transportation
Utilizing Technology to Address Student Ridership Challenges
• Managing Shared Services & Contractors •
Developing the Individualized Transportation Plan
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Crisis Planning for Special Needs Transportation
Lessons Learned from Wheelchair Crash-Test Research
• Emergency Planning Strategies for Preschool Transporters
• When Drivers & Attendants Go Rogue: Ensuring Compliance with Training & Policies
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Establishing Effective Interdisciplinary Team Training Programs
• Overcoming Perplexing Challenges in Transporting Students with Disabilities
• Students with Autism: Tips and Tricks for Building Resiliency And more!
GENERAL SESSION
Contingency Plans for Student Transportation Sunday, Nov. 21 | 9 - 10:30 a.m. During a pandemic or not, transportation departments should have a Plan B for various operational challenges, especially when transporting students with disabilities.
UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
Wheelchair Securement Boot Camp Training Hosted by AMF Bruns of America | Limited Seats Available Sunday, Nov. 21 | 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Wheelchair securement training will be available at the upcoming Transporting Students with Disabilities (TSD) Conference on Sunday, November 21 in Dallas/Frisco, TX. It will also be available at STN EXPO on Thursday, Dec 9 in Reno, Nevada. The Boot Camp will be available to all full conference registrants at no additional cost. This special training has limited capacity, so sign up early.
2021 CONFERENCE SPEAKERS As of 9/13/21. Subject to change.
John Benish, Jr. Chief Operating Officer Cook-Illinois Corporation
Laura Beth Blankenship Physical Therapist Knox County Schools (Tenn.)
Peggy Burns Tenured Faculty Member
Tony Corpin Publisher School Transportation News
Teri Drca
Special Education Teacher Davis School District (Utah)
Launi Harden National Board of Advisors
Charlie Hood National Board of Advisors
Julie Jilek
Asst. Superintendent/CBO Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization (Ill.)
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Miriam Manary Lead Researcher University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute
Pete Meslin National Board of Advisors
Russ Newbold Preschool Transportation Consultant (Idaho)
Anthony Pollard Transportation Supervisor Baldwin County Board of Education (Ala.)
Alexandra Robinson Tenured Faculty
Sue Shutrump Tenured Faculty
Peggy Stone Director of Transportation Services
Lincoln County Schools (W.V.)
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