The best way for a CPST to gain practical knowledge in the school bus field is to develop relationships with key individuals in a school district transportation department and begin working with the district or program to provide needed assistance. However, before that can happen, some groundwork needs to be laid. CPSTs have important knowledge that can be applied to the school bus setting, but additional training beyond what is provided in the standardized CPS certification course is also essential.
The first step is to attend the NHTSA Child Safety Restraint Systems (CSRS) on School Buses National Training. This standardized training reviews basic CPS information covers details specific to school buses, and also provides opportunities to practice installation on real school bus seating. These 8-hour courses are offered occasionally around the country, most often in conjunction with a major school bus or CPS conference.
To alert SRN of an upcoming course, click here to e-mail us.
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April 27, 2012 St Cloud, MN
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MATSA Conference |
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Holiday Inn |
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| Contact Email: |
Jennifer Booge
buckleupforlife@gmail.com |
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| Contact Phone: |
218-732-7204 |
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St Cloud |
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Jennifer Booge |
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MN |
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| Deadline: |
April 23, 2012 |
Cost: |
$75 |
| Course Dates: April 27, 2012 |
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July 23-24, 2012 Reno, NV
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| Host: |
School Transportation News Online |
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Grand Sierra Resort |
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Address 1: |
2500 East 2nd St |
| Contact Email: |
Janna Smeltzer
janna@stnonline.com |
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| Contact Phone: |
310-802-7809 |
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Reno |
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NV |
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Zip: |
89595 |
| Deadline: |
See web site
www.stnonline.com |
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$99 (early bird) |
Course Dates: July 23, 2012; 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
July 24, 2012; 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
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Notes: This course is a preconference of the STN Expo held July 21 - 25, 2012
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August 16, 2012 Orlando, FL
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| Host: |
Safe Ride News and
Kidz in Motion |
Location: |
Omni at ChampionsGate Hotel |
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Address 1: |
1500 Masters Blvd |
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Betty Mason
betty.mason@gmail.com |
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Orlando |
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FL |
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33896 |
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See web site
www.kidzinmotion.org |
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$175 (early bird) |
| Course Dates: August 16, 2012 |
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Notes: This course is a preconference of the KIM Conference and is a Train-the-Trainer format just for CPSTs. In this NHTSA-approved adjustment to the standardized course, basic CPS information is reduced and more attention is placed on school bus products and hands-on activities.
A minimum of 25 people must register for this course by April 30, 2012 for the course to run. Please email Betty Mason by clicking above to indicate your intention to attend; you will not be billed until the class is confirmed to run.
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