Agenda

Saturday November 8 As of 8/29/25. 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

Wit
Title Sponsor
QStraint-SureLok
Award

8:30 a.m

Transportation Director of the Year Award Presentation

Sponsored by

blue bird
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

everdriven
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

Utilizing Student Ridership to Secure Medicaid Funding

Location: Frisco 2

Breakout Session
Lunch Break

12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Lunch Break

Feel free to explore nearby dining options or enjoy a meal at your convenience. We will reconvene at 1:45 p.m. for the next session.

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

Training the Trainers: Achieving the Best Instructional Experience

Location: Ranger/Sea Biscuit/ Traveller

Speaker: Josy Campbell