Special NeedsSpecial Needs Training

Download Fall 2011 schedule here.

Download registration form here.

Transporting Students with Disabilities on the School Bus (repeats annualy)

Dates: TBA
Location: MSD Wayne Township Transportation Facility - Indianapolis
Cost: $60.00 Registration Fee - includes all six sessions.
You may also choose to attend a one time only class for a $10.00 fee, contact Chairperson.
Contacts: Julie Ely, Special Needs Committee Chairmane-mail jely@eacs.k12.in.us or 260-446-0100 x 2019
Linda Crane, Co Chairmane-mail lccrane@avon-schools.org or 317-544-6140

Sessions:

  • Topic: Overview of Laws of Special Needs Transportation
    Date: Friday, October 14, 2011
    State & Federal Laws
    Best Practice Versus Law
    When is transportation required?

  • Topic: Preeschool/Safety Equipment
    Date: Friday, November 11, 2011

    Types of Child Safety Restraint Systems
    Proper Securement
    Specifications for the Bus that Transports Preschoolers

  • Topic: Wheelchair/Lift Bus
    Date: Friday, January 13, 2012

    Evalutating Individual Student Needs
    Securing the Wheelchair and Student
    Care & Maintenance of Equipment

  • Topic: Behavior Management
    Date: Friday, February 10, 2012

    Elements of Effective Student Management
    10 Day Rule
    Safety Trumps All
  • Topic: Sensory Concerns
    Date: Friday, March 9, 2012

    Touch, Smell and Stimulators
  • Topic: Emergency Evacuation
    Date: Friday, April 13, 2012

    Know Your Population
    Know Your Vehicle
    Determine the Need to Evacuate

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