Elevating Safety and Support in IEP Transportation: How a Human-Centered Model Supports Students with Diverse Needs
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 9th at 2 p.m. ET
School transportation for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and diverse neurodevelopmental needs requires a shift from a one-size-fits-all model to a more human-centered approach that recognizes their unique requirements. Districts need smarter transportation options that offer a reliable, safe, and caring experience to support consistency and attendance for these students.
This webinar delivers the blueprint for this elevated standard, demonstrating how a holistic approach — including enhanced training and certification informed by child development experts and best-in-class support protocols — sets a new industry standard for specialized transportation.
Bonus: Attendees who join the live event will be able to participate in a live 5-minute ThoughtExchange workshop to share and rank the best practices from their peers on elevating safety and support in IEP transportation.***
Attendees will gain insights into:
- Holistic, informed approaches to education and certification that prioritize every student's unique needs and ensure the highest quality of care
- Proactive family communication strategies that build high trust with parents and guardians by ensuring they’re informed partners in managing complex transportation logistics
- Mitigating chronic absenteeism with reliable, human-centered transportation to directly address barriers that disproportionately affect students with IEPs and diverse needs
- Creating a safer, more reliable, and empathetic experience for families, schools, and communities
- ***Live 5-minute Workshop: Audience participation will generate reports showing the common ground and differences among district leaders, the summary of highest and lowest rated best practices, the top themes ordered by relevance, potential next steps and a SWOT analysis.
Speakers
Steve Nederveld, Licensed Clinical Therapist and Former Director of Mental Health Services, Cherry Creek School District (CO)Jenifer Eaton, Co-Founder/Owner & Behavior Analyst NYS, Rooted in Play
Jennifer Brandenburger, Senior Vice President of Safety, HopSkipDrive
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