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8/18/2022 - 8/22/2022
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM EST

This training is geared toward Head Start Transportation Managers, Drivers and Monitors and will address issues of best practices with an emphasis on safety.
 
The event is designed to meet the four hour ODE Annual Inservice Training requirement for bus drivers and bus aides as described in Ohio’s Pupil Transportation Operation and Safety Rules (3301-83-10(B)).   IACET CEU's will also be available.  

For more information about OHSAI CEU Policies and Procedures visit https://ohsai.org/professional_development_infor.php  

OHSAI will make On-Demand Modules Available to programs as part of the virtual subscription package available through October, 2022. Programs will be notified when On-Demand modules are available for viewing.
 
Pupil Transportation Updates        9:30 am to 10:30 am
Jason Heilman, Ohio Department of Education, Office of Pupil Transportation
Mr. Heilman will cover Transportation updates including personnel qualifications, preservice requirements, health and safety practices and equipment, and transporting children with disabilities. He will also discuss bus inspection guidelines and other topics pertinent to Head Start transportation services.
(Transporting Preschool Children, Pupil Transportation Operation and Safety Rules)

 
Emergency Preparedness and Driver Safety and Self-Care          10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Doug Palmer and Helena Michaels, Ohio School Boards Association
Transporting children is a challenging mission but rewarding if welfare and stress are managed appropriately. We will review important safety procedures, managing children, communicating with parents and building better staff relationships by using self-care practices to survive the nervous tension and anxiety we experience.
(Safety Procedures, Pupil Management, Public and Staff Relations)


Lunch Break             12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.


The ABC's of Behavior Management - Handling Children With Care                                 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Lindsay Green, Greene County Educational Service Center
Head Start Transportation staff are an important part of Head Start children’s experience – often the very first and very last staff members to see them each day.  These staff members build important relationships with children that help shape their daily learning experiences. Participants in this session will learn to identify why behaviors occur in early childhood and what to do about it using positive behavioral interventions and supports
(Transporting Preschool Children, Public and Staff Relations, Pupil Management) 
This session is Ohio Approved – participants who participate in the live event who provide an OPIN number will receive OA credit.
 

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES: 
Member: $85 each or $75 each for 3 or more ($125 On-site)    Non-Member: $125 ($175 On-Site)

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: Wednesday, August 10th

OHSAI strives to have as many attendees as possible pre-registered and paid. If payment cannot be made by the deadline, please forward a purchase order.  If a registration must be canceled, please do so seven (7) working days prior  to the training. Cancellations must be made in writing. If a cancellation is made after the cutoff (7 working days prior to the training), a $40 administration fee will be applied per canceled person. No refund will be given for cancellations occurring less than 24 hours before event. Alternate participants may attend.   
Late Fees: $25.00  Registrations received after the deadline listed above will be assessed a late fee of $25.00 per person.
  

OHSAI strives to have as many attendees as possible pre-registered and paid. If payment cannot be made by the deadline, please forward a purchase order. If a registration must be canceled, please do so seven (7) working days prior to the training. Cancellations must be made in writing. If a cancellation is made after the cutoff (7 working days prior to the training), a $40 administration fee will be applied per canceled person. No refund will be given for cancellations occurring 24 hours before a conference. Alternate participants may attend.