Agenda
Saturday November 8 As of 9/10/25. Subject to change.
Special Training
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Roadeo Competition
(Lunch served)
Location: Frisco ISD – Transportation Stadium
Team registration and a written test required. All participating driver and attendant teams must download and complete the Roadeo Competition Knowledge Test before arriving at the event. Bring a copy of the completed test to turn in on site. Are you passionate about special needs transportation, growing as a professional, and networking with others who do what you do from across the nation? Then form a team and plan to participate in this event! The Roadeo Competition, presented by School Transportation News in partnership with wit. (Women in Transportation.), consists of driver-attendant teams. There is no pre-requisite to participate. All are welcome, whether or not you have participated in another driver-attendant competition in your state or district. The goal of this competition is to help you increase your knowledge of transporting students with special needs.
Coordinated by
Award
8:30 a.m
Transportation Director of the Year Award Presentation
Sponsored by
Keynote
8:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Transportation of Special Education Students: Avoiding the Bumps and Legal Hazards
Keynote Speaker: Betsey Helfrich
In this fast-paced presentation, special education attorney Betsey Helfrich, will examine school transportation from a legal perspective. From a review of recent case law to current hot-topics, this presentation will dive into the legalities of the transportation of students with disabilities. From aides on buses to sharing information with the transportation department, this presentation will include practical tips that you need to know to minimize liability and keep students safe.
Keynote Sponsored by
Breakout Sessions
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Enhancing Safety for Students Riding in Wheelchairs: What Crash Research Data Shows
Location: Frisco 1
Speaker: Miriam Manary
Mental Health First Aid Supports for Transportation
Location: Frisco 2
Speaker: Kemberly Edwards
Breakout Session
Lunch & Learn
12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Lunch & Learn
Sponsored by
Breakout Sessions
2 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Sexual Assault: Don't Turn a Blind Eye
Location: Frisco 1
Speaker: Betsey Helfrich
Transportation Director Roundtable
Location: Frisco 2
Understanding & Appreciating the 'Federal 13' Exceptional Abilities of Students
Location: Ranger/Sea Biscuit/Traveller
Speaker: Terri Drca
Breakout Sessions
3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Teaching Bus Safety to Students with Disabilities: Strategies Across Ages and Abilities
Location: Frisco 1
Speaker: Jill Metcalfe
Top 10 Occupant Restraint Concerns When Transporting Preschoolers & Students with Disabilities
Location Frisco 2
Speaker: Denise Donaldson
Training the Trainers: Achieving the Best Instructional Experience
Location: Ranger/Sea Biscuit/ Traveller
Speaker: Josy Campbell