Excellence in Every Route
Join us this April for the Transportation Special Needs Summit, dedicated to enhancing transportation services for students with disabilities through safety, compliance, communication, and student-centered solutions.
Registration
Two Routes to ExcellenceChoose the pathway that aligns with your role.
- Transportation Directors, Supervisors, and Operational Managers
- Administrators and Special Education Professionals
- Special Needs Transportation Routers and Dispatchers
- Purchasing Agents and School Bus Association Members
Drivers and aides register at the $25 rate with code: Enter during registration.
TSNS26- School Bus Drivers
- Transportation Aides
- Driver and Safety Trainers
Drivers and aides can earn an AMF-Bruns Wheelchair & Occupant Securement Certification without out-of-town travel.
Learn About AMF-Bruns Certification
Jennifer Lynn Swanson
Jennifer Lynn Swanson is a special education attorney who advocates for children and families across Texas. With nearly a decade of experience as a Texas public school special education teacher, she brings a rare blend of classroom insight and legal expertise to the ARD/IEP process. Her work focuses on supporting students with disabilities through IEPs, 504 plans, evaluations, and representation in meetings and hearings.
About the Summit
SaturdayDesigned for transportation leaders, drivers, aides, and staff, the summit features expert-led sessions, practical tools, and collaborative discussions focused on safety, compliance, communication, and student-centered solutions.
Leave with clearer steps and stronger practices to support excellence in every route.
What You Will Gain
PracticalChecklists you can use
Route readiness, securement checks, and end-of-route reminders.
Communication templates
Simple language for campus coordination and family follow-up.
Documentation basics
What to capture, when to record it, and why it matters.
Scenario-based practice
Decision paths for moments that can happen during transport.
Consistency across routes
Shared practices that reduce confusion across teams.
Operations support
Steps for route changes, escalation, and on-route problem solving.
Region 4 McKinney Conference Center
7200 Northwest Drive, Houston, Texas, 77092
TX