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the mirror grid for effective bus driver training, and
how to demonstrate various mirror grid techniques. HELPING
• CDL pre-trip: Participants learn to utilize different
teaching skills, tips, and tricks to help them teach the
pre-trip portion of the skills test. SCHOOLS
• Special needs securement: Participants are
instructed in how to identify and demonstrate the use
of various types of special needs equipment, teach
proper and safe special needs securement procedures, FOCUS ON
and understand where to find federal and state special
needs laws and regulations.
By the end of each complete session, driver WHAT
trainers are able to develop a comprehensive, 14-
hour (minimum) class curriculum that covers
topics in the DPS Minimum Standards for School
Bus Drivers. They are also able to identify other MATTERS
essential topics tailored to their audience, such
as driver fundamentals, special needs student
transportation, district processes and procedures, MOST
and statutes and regulations that should be
presented in a school bus driver training class.
To date, the Leadership in Training Program has
completed sessions in Flagstaff, Pinetop and Tucson.
Seventy-six driver trainers from 53 school districts
and private entities were represented at the Flagstaff DELIVERING COMFORT AND
and Pinetop sessions. OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
With such a large turnout and positive response,
three more sessions are being offered in the coming THROUGH PERSONALIZED
school year. The dates for the upcoming sessions are: TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS.
• February 25 at Yuma Elementary School District.
• March 8 at Phoenix Elementary School District.
• April 2 at Bullhead City Elementary School  Energy efficiency
District.
In addition to these sessions, an advanced class  Facility modernization
is being developed for trainers who have completed  Improved environment
the first class. This will allow for further refinement of
training skills. A separate class is being developed for  Renewable energy
transportation directors and supervisors. Both classes
will be offered in the spring/summer of 2019.  Self-funding resolutions
Finally, there’s some additional good news:
Participation in the Leadership in Training program
not only provides driver trainers and transportation
departments with a new set of tools, it can also earn
districts 1 percent back via the Trust Loyalty Credit
Program (for eligible districts).

If you would like further information on the Leadership in Training
Program, please contact Stephanie Arbaugh at (602) 200-2471
or via email at sarbaugh@the-trust.org. Also, get in touch with DEREK VAN ZIJLL | 480.272.3414
Stephanie if you are interested in becoming a paid Trust contractor
for the 2018/19 school year, have time to meet monthly, and have CLIMATEC.COM
the ability to create a class curriculum.

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