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

The Transporting Students with Disabilities & Special Needs Conference, held annually since 1992, offers workable solutions and practical answers to pressing questions about transporting students with special needs — from preschool to adult transition services. It is designed to not only increase safety for this special student population, but to also make local operations more efficient and effective.

This year’s TSD Conference will feature dozens of educational sessions and workshops, as well as product demonstrations, a trade show, and networking opportunities with peers and vendors.

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.

2022 Photo Gallery

Thank you for attending the 2022 TSD Conference and Trade Show. Here are some captured moments from the events for you to enjoy.

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2023 Keynote Speakers

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Dr. Ben Springer

Dr. Ben Springer

ASPEN on the School Bus: Managing Aggressive Behaviors

Betsey Helfrich

Betsey Helfrich

Transportation of Special Education Students: Avoiding the Bumps and Legal Hazards

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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2022 Sponsors
Adroit
AMF Bruns
Besi
BYD
Ci Solutions
Cowfart Bus
Easy Way
Edulog
everdriven
First Light
First Student
HopSkipDrive
IC
Longhorn
Netradyne
PERC
Q'Straint
Safe Fleet
School Bus Safety Company
Sure Lok
Thomas Built Buses
Transfinder
Tripspark
Tyler Tech
Zonar
Zum

Need Help Convincing Your Boss?

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