TRANSPORTING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES & SPECIAL NEEDS

Conference and Trade Show

Special Needs Training

November 6—11, 2025
Embassy Suites, Frisco (Dallas) TX
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2025 TSD Conference and Trade show About the Conference

Welcome to the TSD Conference – the ultimate platform for transportation professionals nationwide. Join us and discover a world of innovation and empowerment, where inspiration meets impact. Immerse yourself in the latest trends in special needs transportation training, products, and services. Connect with like-minded individuals, attend educational sessions and workshops, and explore product demonstrations. Our transformative event is designed to equip you with practical solutions and enhance safety for students with disabilities and special needs. Whether you are a transportation director, superintendent, fleet manager, driver trainer, or special education professional – the TSD Conference is for you. Elevate your transportation team and operations at the TSD Conference and become part of this empowering experience. Register now and secure your spot!

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.

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2025 Keynote Speakers

Michele Gay

Michele Gay

Keynote Speaker

Co-founder of Safe and Sound Schools

Glenna Wright-Gallo

Glenna Wright-Gallo

Keynote Speaker

Transformative Leader in Disability Policy

Betsey Helfrich

Betsey Helfrich

Keynote Speaker

Special Needs Education Attorney

Lisa Nararra

Lisa Nararra

Keynote Speaker

The Power of Praise: Shaping Student Behavior & Building Success on the Bus

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Presenting Diamond Sponsor
Zonar

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Zonar, our Presenting Diamond Sponsor at the 2025 TSD Conference and Trade Show, whose generous support enhances our commitment to promoting excellence in special needs transportation. Don’t miss the chance to connect and learn more about their impactful contributions; visit them at booth #305 during the trade show or explore their website for additional insights and offerings that are shaping the future of student transportation for those with disabilities.

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Conference Sponsors
247
AMF Bruns
Blue Bird
bytecurve
Ci Solutions
Easy Way
Edulog
Everdriven
First Light Safety Products
Gatekeeper
Hop Skip Drive
IC
MicroBird
Netradyne
Q'Straint
Ride
SafeGuard
School Radio
Sure Lok
Transfinder
Tyler

TSD Conference Call for Proposal

Please fill out the form completely to propose a sponsored presentation for the TSD Conference. Deadline for Submissions is Friday, August 29, 2025. We will Contact you on the acceptance of your proposal via email. Thank you for submission.

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