Safe Journeys: A Guide to Transportation Safety and School Bus Compliance
Help Make Every School Journey a Safe One
The journey to and from school is an important part of every student’s development and safety. Whether students travel by bus, are dropped off, walk, or bike, school staff play a key role in ensuring their safe arrival and departure.
This guide outlines safety tips, tackles common concerns, includes convenient training options for transportation staff, and provides guidance for keeping students safe on every school journey.
What You'll Learn:
How to Prevent Bullying on School Buses
Equip transportation staff with clear policies, recognition programs, and reporting tools to create safe and supportive buses for your students.
How to Make Buses Safer for Students with Disabilities and Special Needs
Learn how to align transportation plans with IEPs and ensure safe loading, unloading, and emergency procedures for all students.
How to Improve School Bus Safety during Winter Weather
Prepare your drivers to handle icy roads, low visibility, and winter weather emergencies with proactive planning and compliant inspection protocols.
How to Manage the Chaos of Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up
Simplify traffic flow, reduce transportation-related accidents, and protect students during high-volume arrival and dismissal times.
Why This Guide is Essential
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4 Ways This Guide Can Improve Transportation Safety in Your District
Actionable strategies for preventing bullying on school buses
Best practices for accommodating students with special needs
Winter driving tips, including how to keep track of crucial inspections
A step-by-step process to improve traffic flow and safety during DO/PU
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