
TRANSPORTING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES & SPECIAL NEEDS
Conference and Trade Show
SPECIAL NEEDS TRAINING
November 15 – 20, 2023
Embassy Suites, Frisco (Dallas) TX
2023 TSD Conference and Trade show About the Conference
Who Should Attend the TSD Conference and Trade Show
Transportation professionals nationwide who want to learn the latest trends in special needs transportation training, products and services. They also learn about how to produce better, more quantifiable results from their transportation team and operations.
Attendees include: Transportation Directors and Supervisors, Purchasing Agents, School Bus Association Members, Superintendents, Fleet Managers, Mechanics and Technicians, Operations Managers, Driver Trainers, Safety Trainers, Special Needs Transportation Routers, Dispatchers, Administrators, Special Education Professionals, Private Fleet Operators, Head Start/Childcare Professionals, Executives and CEOs, and School Bus Dealers.
2023 Keynote Speakers

Dr. Ben Springer
Keynote Speaker
ASPEN on the School Bus: Managing Aggressive Behaviors

Betsey Helfrich
Keynote Speaker
Transportation of Special Education Students: Avoiding the Bumps and Legal Hazards

Shelley Rutledge, Ed.S, LCSW
Keynote Speaker
Problematic Sexual Behaviors on Special Needs Routes

Glenna Gallo
Invited
Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Education – Office of Special Education & Rehabilitation Services
News & Updates
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TSD Keynote Speaker Brings Special Needs Transportation Legal Expertise
Special education attorney Betsey Helfrich is returning to the Transporting Students with Special...
2023 Sponsors




















TSD Conference Call for Proposal
Please fill out the form completely to propose a sponsored presentation for the 2023 TSD Conference. Deadline for Submissions is Friday, Sept. 8. We will Contact you on the acceptance of your proposal via email. Thank you for submission.
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