We kick off a new series on School Transportation by focusing on transporting students with special needs, and how alternative modes of transportation are important as we consider the needs of the students, the parents, the drivers, and the community at large. Tyler Technologies' own Kim Rentner, a school transportation expert in her own right, interviews subject matter experts on different topics school transportation faces today. You won't want to miss this discussion on the positives that alternative modes of transportation bring to the industry, and hear Dr Linda Bluth's tips for what messages should be sent to parents regarding these modes.
We kick off a new series on School Transportation by focusing on transporting students with special needs, and how alternative modes of transportation are important as we consider the needs of the students, the parents, the drivers, and the community at large. Tyler Technologies' own Kim Rentner, a school transportation expert in her own right, interviews subject matter experts on different topics school transportation faces today.
You won't want to miss this discussion on the positives that alternative modes of transportation bring to the industry, and hear Dr Linda Bluth's tips for what messages should be sent to parents regarding these modes.
Host: Kim Rentner: Kim has spent 23 years in K-12 transportation. She has served in various roles such as Northern Regional Director for the Illinois Association for Pupil Transportation, Safety Officer, Third Party Tester and Director of Transportation. She is an official NAPT (Nation Association for Pupil Transportation) instructor. Kim is passionate about student safety and loves sharing that passion with others.
Guest: Dr. Linda Fran Booth: Dr. Bluth has 48 years of experience as a Special Educator including 33 years in special needs transportation. Her past experience includes work at the United States Department of Education (USDE) and as a University Professor; School System Administrator; and Policy Specialist in the Maryland Governor’s Office for Children Youth and Families. She is currently employed part-time at the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services. Dr. Bluth is the Past-President, National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT), as well as the recipient of the NAPT Distinguished Service Award (2000). She previously served as NAPT Director at Large (1995–1998) and Special Needs Committee Chairperson. She authored four editions of Transporting Students with Disabilities. In addition, she has over 100 publications in the field of transportation and numerous education publications. She administers the Special Needs Endorsement Program.
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