Child behavior specialist Lisa Navarra speaks to attendees on the power of praise at the TSD Conference on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. Photo by Vincent Rio…
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Legal Keynote Opens Attendees’ Eyes to Federal Special Needs Transportation Laws
Legal expert Betsey Helfrich speaking during the TSD Conference on Nov. 8, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Vincent Rios Creative.)
Education Leader Challenges Transportation Professionals to Reimagine Compliance and Student Access
Former U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary Glenna Wright-Gallo address TSD Conference attendees Nov. 9, 2025.
Mother of Sandy Hook Victim Discusses Tragedy Planning for Students with Disabilities
Michele Gay, co-founder and executive director of Safe and Sound Schools, speaks to TSD Conference attendees on Nov. 7, 2025 on the importance of invo…
Texas Team Takes Home Roadeo Award at TSD Conference
Jennifer Fugate, left, and Pinkie Roland embrace as they accept their championship trophies for winning the roadeo competition held during the TSD Con…
TSD Panel Shares How Technology Improves Special Needs Transportation Operations
Left to right: Tony Corpin, publisher & president of School Transportation News; Sierra Long, special needs router for Garland Independent School Dist…
School District Directors Share Strategies for Transporting Students with Disabilities
From left: Keba Baldwin, the director of transportation for Prince George’s County Public Schools in Maryland, and Quanika Dukes-Spruill of the Newa…
Baldwin Accepts STN Director of Year Award at TSD Conference
From left: STN President and Publisher Tony Corpin, Keba Baldwin, the director of transportation and central garage at Prince George’s County Public…
Safety Expert Shares Transportation Social Story Strategies for Students with Disabilities
School bus safety consultant Jill Metcalfe discusses the power of visual aids to help teach proper riding ettiquette to students with disabilities Sat…
Case Study on Data-Driven Technology Presented at TSD
From left: Todd Silverthorn, transportation supervisor for Kettering City Schools in Ohio, participated in a TSD Conference 2025 session on technology…
Transportation Director Shares How Propane Buses Benefit Special Needs Routes
Diane Mikelski, right, discusses the benefits of propane school buses when transporting students with disabilities as well as for general operations o…
Download App for 2025 TSD Conference
The official app sponsored by Transfinder gives attendees of the TSD Conference in Dallas-Frisco, Texas, all the event information they need as well…
Foundations of Transporting Students with Special Needs Returns to TSD Conference
John Benish, Carolyn Nunes and Alexandra Robinson (front, with microphone) provided participants with the legal and operational foundations of transpo…
TSD Conference to Tackle Critical Challenges in Transporting Students with Disabilities
TSD 2025 attendees listen to speakers. Photo by Vincent Rios Creative.
New TSD Conference School Bus Attendant Seminar to Provide Training Guidelines
Launi Schmutz-Harden speaks to attendees during a seminar on creating best practices for training school bus monitors and aides during the TSD Confere…
TSD Keynote to Outline Legal Considerations When Transporting Students with Disabilities
Special education attorney Betsey Helfrich speaks to 2024 TSD Conference attendees. Photo by Vincent Rios Creative.
TSD Conference to Feature American Sign Language Training for Student Transporters
The Texas School for the Deaf addresses students from the American Institute of Architecture Students attending FORUM 2025 in Austin (Photo courtesy o…
Former OSERS Leader, Advocate for People with Disabilities to Keynote TSD Conference
Glenna Wright-Gallo, assistant secretary for special education and rehabilitative services, participates in a roundtable at John Marshall High School …
Mother of Sandy Hook Victim Brings Student Safety Message to TSD
Michele Gay presents a keynote at the 2024 AASA Conference. Photo by Sandy Huffaker.
New Roadeo Scholarship Offered for TSD Conference, Applications Open
A school bus navigates one of the roadeo and training competition events held on Nov. 9, 2024 as part of the TSD Conference. Photo by Vincent Rios Cre…
Hands-on Training Opportunities for Student Transporters at TSD Conference
Maritza Valentin instructs attendees at the Wheelchair Securement Boot Camp Training & Certification hosted by AMF-Bruns of America at the 2024 TSD Co…
TSD Keynote Speaker Looks to Reveal Power of Praise in Student Transportation
Special education expert and upcoming 2025 TSD keynote speaker Lisa Navarra presents as the emcee for the Autism Speaks Walk in 2024 (Photo courtesy o…
TSD Conference Sessions to Push Attendees to Uncover Innovative Solutions
TSD Conference attendees listen to speaker Shelley Rutledge during a general session on Nov. 18, 2023, in Frisco, Texas.
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…