TSD Conference attendees listen to speaker Shelley Rutledge during a general session on Nov. 18, 2023, in Frisco, Texas.
Conference News
Special Education Attorney to Discuss Avoiding Legal Hazards of Student Transportation
Legal expert Betsey Helfrich presents a keynote session on Nov. 17, 2023 at the TSD Conference, discussing legal considerations when transporting stud…
Roadeo Returns to Texas for Hands-On Emergency Training at TSD Conference
Roadeo teams compete to test their knowledge of transporting students with special needs at the 2023 TSD Conference (Photo by Vincent Rios Creative)
Behavior Expert Brings Special Needs De-Escalation Tools to TSD Conference
Jo Mascorro speaks at the 2018 TSD Conference.
Mulick Returns to TSD Conference to Help Student Transporters Better Understand Autism
Patrick Mulick addresses 200 attendees at the TSD Conference on Nov. 18, 2021 with his presentation, “Creating the Home Field Advantage.”
The Crucial Role of Training in Professional Growth
TSD 2022 kicked off on Nov. 8. (Photo by Taylor Hannon-Ekbatani)
Liability of School Districts in the Transportation of Children with Disabilities
The general session on Nov. 11, 2022 “Navigating IDEA: Implementing Appropriate Transportation Services for Children with Disabilities,” was facil…
(STN Podcast E181) Concerning: Bus Driver Killer Released + Handling Problematic Student Sexual Behavior
School Transportation Nation podcast – Episode 181 An upcoming Federal Communication Commission vote may provide more school bus Wi-Fi funding and...
TSD Keynote Speaker to Address Sexual Behavior Concerns on Special Needs Routes
Attendees at the 2022 annual Transporting Students with Disabilities and Special Needs Conference engaged in sessions focused on managing risk, advoca…
Ride and Drive Experience Comes to TSD for First Time
Attendees at the Green Bus Summit Ride and Drive event at STN EXPO Reno 2023
Roadeo Brings Hands-On Special Needs Transportation Training to Texas
Roadeo teams compete to test their knowledge of transporting students with special needs at the 2022 TSD Conference (Photo by Vincent Rios Creative)
(STN Podcast E177) Support Everybody: Expert Talks Special Education and Transportation
School Transportation Nation podcast – Episode 177 Headlines on EV battery production, school bus TV segments, a COVID-19 spike, and a study on data...
TSD Keynote to Overview Aggressive Behavior, Crisis Management On School Bus
Educational psychologist and former director of special education as well as school bus attendant Dr. Ben Springer will present a half-day overview...
TSD Keynote Speaker Brings Special Needs Transportation Legal Expertise
Special education attorney Betsey Helfrich is returning to the Transporting Students with Special Needs and Disabilities Conference keynote stage in...
TSD Conference Expands to Two Evacuation Training Opportunities This Fall
In response to increased interest and demand, the Transporting Students with Disabilities and Special Needs (TSD) Conference, held Nov. 15-20, will...
TSD Conference Day 1
Here are a few of the great moments captured this year at the 2021 TSD Conference and Trade Show, we hope you had a wonderful experience and would...
TSD Conference Day 2
Here are a few of the great moments captured this year at the 2021 TSD Conference and Trade Show, we hope you had a wonderful experience and would...
TSD Conference Day 3
Here are a few of the great moments captured this year at the 2021 TSD Conference and Trade Show, we hope you had a wonderful experience and would...
TSD Conference Day 4
Here are a few of the great moments captured this year at the 2021 TSD Conference and Trade Show, we hope you had a wonderful experience and would...
TSD Conference Keynote Speaker Helfrich Discusses IEP, IDEA Liability
FRISCO, Texas — During the 2019-2020 school year, 14 percent of all public school students in the U.S. received services under the Individuals with...
Panelists Discuss Contingency Planning in Student Transportation at TSD Conference
FRISCO, Texas — The perfect transportation operation would be one that’s fully staffed by employees who actually want to be there and who never call...
School Psychologist Explains the Importance of Building Relationships
FRISCO, Texas — Attendees at the keynote presentation, “Mental Health First Aid on the School Bus,” by Adam Saenz, Ph.D., at the Transporting...
TSD Conference Opening Keynote Prompts Attendees to Cheer for Themselves, Students
FRSICO, Texas — Attendees crowded into the first keynote presentation at the Transporting Students with Special Needs and Disabilities (TSD)...
TSD Conference to Highlight Fundamentals of Special Needs Transportation
A special session planned for March 21 at the TSD Conference in Frisco, Texas, will provide attendees who transport students with disabilities and...






















