Frisco ISD, Transporation West Training Rooms - June 10, 11, 12, 2013

Region 10 ESC, Abrams Site - June 17, 18, 19, 2013 

Anna ISD, High School Cafeteria - June 26, 27, 28, 2013 

Grand Prairie ISD, Transporation Facility - July 8, 9, 10, 2013  

Ennis ISD, Eniis High School - July 15, 16, 17, 2013 

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, Transporation Facility - July 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 2013 

Forney ISD, Warren MS - August 3, 10, 17, 2013 

Sherman ISD, Piner MS - August 6, 7, 8, 2013 

 

 

Dallas County Schools Sessions

 

June 18, 20, 21, 2013 

July 23, 25, 26, 2013 

August 13, 15, 16, 2013 

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.

 

 

Mesquite ISD, Professional Center - June 8, 2013 

Duncanville ISD, Duncanville HS - June 15, 2013 

Region 10, Abrams Building - June 18, 2013

Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD, Transportation Facility - June 22, 2013

Allen ISD, Administration Bldg. - June 25, 2013

Anna ISD, High School Cafeteria - June 27, 2013 

Grand Prairie ISD, Transportation Facility - July 9, 2013 

Ennis ISD, Ennis HS - July 17, 2013 

Forney ISD, Warren MS - July 27, 2013 

Sherman ISD, Piner MS - August 5, 2013

Region 10, Abrams Building - August 24, 2013 

 

 

 

Dallas County Schools Sessions

June 15, 2013 

July 8, 2013 

August 9, 2013 

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

 

 TAC 14.35.3 Rule regarding expired re-certification (8 hour) training:

During the 12-month interval immediately following certification expiration, the recertification course may be completed for certification renewal. Certification will then be renewed for a period of three years from the actual date of course completion. Failure to satisfactorily complete the recertification course during this time frame will require completion of the initial certification course to reinstate certification status. During this time period, a person shall not drive a school bus, school activity bus, or multifunction school activity bus unless he/she has received an enrollment certificate. Issuance of an enrollment certificate during this dormant time interval will require the successful completion of the certification course in order to reinstate full certification status.

 

 

Accident Avoidance for Bus Drivers (no fee)

 

  For group access, contact Laura Shehan, Laura.Shehan@teex.tamu.edu 

 

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  

TBA

Bus Driver General Information  (includes Texas Administrative Code requirements related to school bus drivers)

 

Bus Driver Training Fees

 

Buster Bynum Scholarship (SESPTC) 2013  (includes application, eligibility requirements, directions, and submission deadlines)

 

Class Expectations for Bus Drivers Safety Trainings  (includes specific guidelines for participants)

 

District Registrar School Bus Driver Classes Registration Checklist  (includes step-by-step directions for registering participants for Region 10 bus driver safety training classes)

 

Enrollment Certificate Information (includes expiration dates for these certificates)

 

Enrollment Certificate Application  (includes a link to this application)

 

2012 Medical Card Registration Changes for CDL-7 Holders 

DPS CDL form link 

CDL-7 Medical examination form 

Rules for annual physicals

 

Sample PO  (includes sample of Puchase Order to be submitted with district registrations)

 

School Bus Accident Report Form 

 

Transportation Director Registration Guidelines  (includes timelines for registering and unregistering drivers, enrollment card options)

 

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