School Bus Driver Safety Training
The transportation of pupils to and from school is an integral part of a sound educational program. Competent school bus drivers are needed to provide safe and efficient transportation for students. The training course is designed to promote competency of school bus drivers throughout the state.
The improvements made to school buses in the past decades, and improvements in driver training, school bus maintenance, and school bus operating procedures, have been responsible for the outstanding safety record of school transportation. Well-trained school bus drivers actually avoid many crashes.
Contact: Schoolbus@Region10.org or call 972-348-1326
Chris Kanouse, Assistant Director
School Support and Educator Certification
Region 10 Education Service Center
400 E. Spring Valley Rd.
Richardson, Texas 75081
972-348-1680
FAX: 972-348-1681
Email: Chris.Kanouse@region10.org
Texas Department of Public Safety
School Bus Transportation
PO Box 4087
Austin, Texas 78773-0525
512-424-7396
FAX: 512-424-2238
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20 Hour Certification Calendar
Bonham High School - March 3, 24, 31, 2012
Samuell, Dallas County - March 19-22, 26-30, 2012
Samuell, Dallas County - April 3, 4, 10, 12, 13, 2012
Greenville 6th Grade Center Cafeteria - April 14, 21, 28, 2012
Samuell, Dallas County - May 7-11, 14-18, 2012
Samuell, Dallas County - June 5, 6, 9, 2012
Frisco Wakeland High School - June 11, 12, 13, 2012
Samuell, Dallas County - July 9, 10, 11, 2012
Grand Prairie Transportation Facility - July 9, 10,11,2012
Ennis High School, Lecture Room Q102 - July 16, 17, 18, 2012
Carrollton Farmers Branch Transportation Facility - July 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 2012
Region 10 ESC, Abrams Building - July 30, 31, August 1, 2012
Forney High School Cafeteria - August 4, 11, 18, 2012
Samuell, Dallas County - August 6, 7, 8, 2012
Sherman Piner Middle School - August 7, 8, 9, 2012
20 Hour Certification Training Curriculum
The initial 20-hour training includes 14 chapters consisting of:
- Introduction and Overview
- Licensing and Certification
- Know the Bus: Equipment and Maintenance
- Performing Vehicle Inspection
- Loading and Unloading
- Student Management
- Controlling Stress and Attitude
- Avoiding Collisions: Don't Let It Be You
- Overcoming Road Hazards: Techniques for Handling Vehicles
- Navigating Railroad Crossings
- Driving Under the Influence: The Effects of Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Emergencies
- Transporting Special Needs Children, Infants and Toddlers
- First Aid
This certification is valid for a 3-year period.
8 Hour Re-Certification Calendar
Samuell, Dallas County - March 5-9, 2012
Plano Sockwell Center - March 31, 2012
Samuell, Dallas County - April 17, 19, 2012
Greenville 6th Grade Center Cafeteria - April 21, 2012
Garland Technology Building - May 1 & 2, 2012
Samuell, Dallas County - May 21-24, 2012
Frisco Wakeland High School - June 8, 2012
Mesquite Professional Development Center - June 9, 2012
Samuell, Dallas County - June 12, 2012
Duncanville High School - June 16, 2012
Carrollton Farmers Branch Transportation Facility - June 23, 2012
Allen Administration Building, Room 103-105 - June 26, 2012
Grand Prairie Transportation Facility - July 10, 2012
Samuell, Dallas County - July 12, 2012
Ennis High School, Lecture Room Q102 - July 19, 2012
Region 10 ESC, Abrams Building - July 31, 2012
Sherman Piner Middle School - August 6, 2012
Samuell, Dallas County - August 8, 2012
Forney High School Cafeteria - August 11, 2012
Region 10 ESC, Abrams Building - August 18, 2012
8 Hour Re-Certification Curriculum
Re-certification is intended to help drivers continue to be safe, competent and efficient in the transportation of children by providing the drivers with current information and accepted safety procedures. The 8-hour re-certification training is designed to provide drivers, who were previously certified, with an update of information that includes:
- Introduction and Overview
- Know The Laws
- Bus Basics
- Defensive Driving
- Student Management
- Loading and Unloading
- Navigating Railroad Crossings
- Emergency Evacuation
The re-certification is valid for a 3-year period.
Online Course
School Bus Driver Basics
This is an online course that is meant to be a starting point and general overview for someone considering entering the school bus driver realm of employment. This is not meant to be a total of all rules and regulations that apply to certified school bus drivers.
Click the link to access the course: School Bus Driver Basics
School Bus Emergency Evacuation
Click the link to access the course: School Bus Emergency Evacuation
Transportation Related Workshops
Facts and Forms
Bus Driver General Information
Buster Bynum Scholarship (SESPTC) 2012
District Registrar School Bus Driver Safety Training Checklist
Enrollment Certificate Information
Enrollment Certificate Application
Professional Organizations
Texas Department of Public Safety
School Bus Transportation
Website: www.txdps.state.tx.us/schoolbus/
Texas Department of Public Safety
School Bus Forms
Website: www.txdps.state.tx.us/forms/
Texas Association of Pupil Transportation
Website: www.tapt.com
North Texas Association of Pupil Transportation
Website: http://www.ntapt.org/
Operation Lifesaver
Website: www.oli.org
National Transportation Safety Board
Website: www.ntsb.gov