Thank you, @MetroTechOKC, for welcoming the S.T.A.R.T. team to Oklahoma! We appreciate your transportation team's commitment to active threat response training and their dedication to staying ahead of the "when, not if." Together, we're making every bus ride a safer one.

📢Are you with us? At S.T.A.R.T. Institute, we're committed to ensuring every school bus driver across the country is prepared to face the unthinkable. Through realistic, hands-on training, we equip transportation professionals with the knowledge and confidence to respond when every second matters. If your district hasn't yet invested in this level of preparedness, now is the time to start the conversation. 📩Reach out to us today. Let's talk about how we can work together to ensure every bus ride is a safe one for every student, every day. Because preparedness saves lives. schoolbusstart.com/getstarte…

Deming Public Schools, thank you for welcoming us! What an incredible day of both classroom and hands-on, on-the-bus training. We hope each of you walked away feeling more confident than ever in your ability to protect yourself and the students in your care. Thank you for your commitment to keeping every bus ride as safe as possible. Together, we're making every ride a safer ride.

✈️One of the greatest perks of what we do at S.T.A.R.T. is the opportunity to travel this beautiful country and connect with incredible communities along the way. From coast to coast, we've had the privilege of training, learning, and building relationships in so many different states! We never take these opportunities for granted. Thank you again, School Transportation News for having us out for STN Expo-West! We truly love what we do, and we're grateful to be part of so many amazing communities. Here's to the miles traveled, the friendships made, and the mission that brings us all together. 🚌 #STARTProgram #SchoolTransportation #StudentSafety #TrainingWithPurpose

Just a peek into our time at STN Expo West at the beautiful Peppermill Resort & Casino in Reno! We packed the room with incredible school bus drivers, transportation directors, and school administrators who are committed to keeping students safe. Thank you to STN for the opportunity to help kick off the conference and be part of such an amazing event. Together, we'll continue spreading the message that training school bus drivers isn't about if an emergency happens—it's about being prepared for when. We were truly grateful for the opportunity to connect with so many passionate professionals throughout the week. Here's to continuing the mission of making school transportation safer, one training at a time.

🚍This time next week, our team will be heading to STN EXPO West! We're excited not only to present on Friday morning, but also to connect with all of you at our booth on Monday and Tuesday. If you're attending, be sure to stop by, say hello, and learn how S.T.A.R.T. is helping transportation professionals prepare for the unexpected. We can't wait to see you there! #STNEXPO #schoolbussafety

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We had the pleasure of attending the School Transportation of Indiana Conference & Trade Show this week! It was great to see so many dedicated school transportation professionals from across the state checking in for a conference filled with learning, networking, and a shared commitment to keeping students safe. Thank you for having us! #Schoolbussafety #keepourkidssafe #redefiningschoolbussafety

Ohio Association for Pupil Transportation, thank you for having us out last week! What a great time. We always enjoy meeting new faces, reconnecting with familiar ones, and sharing our passion for keeping students safe. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello—we look forward to seeing you again soon! 🚍 🎉Big congratulations to Sheila Browne Dikowicz on being named OAPT William Rice Transportation Supervisor of the year! Well deserved!

✈️We're headed to STN EXPO West! Join S.T.A.R.T. on July 10, 2026 for a training focused on empowering school transportation professionals with the knowledge, confidence, and response strategies needed during critical incidents. Swipe⬅️ to see what we'll be discussing in Reno! #SchoolBusSafety #STARTTraining

🚍 @OAPT, we're excited to see you tomorrow! Ohio has been an incredible supporter of S.T.A.R.T., with 28% of Ohio's school bus drivers now trained—that's nearly 5,000 drivers prepared to respond when it matters most. Ohio continues to lead the way thanks to the unwavering support of our transportation supervisors, ESC directors, superintendents, and, of course, our dedicated drivers. OH-IO! Be sure to stop by Booth #32 to say hello, reconnect with familiar faces, and hear about the exciting updates coming to S.T.A.R.T., including the launch of our S.T.A.R.T. Train the Trainer (T3) Program, beginning October 2026. Don't miss the breakout sessions featuring Greg Truhan, retired U.S. Secret Service Agent and S.T.A.R.T. Program Developer, as he presents the Juvenile Behavioral Intelligence (JBI) module from S.T.A.R.T. 1.0: 📍 Session 1: 8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. 📍 Session 2: 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. 📍 Session 3: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. We can't wait to share what's ahead for S.T.A.R.T. and continue working together to keep our students and transportation teams safe, supported, and prepared. See you at Booth #32! 🚌 #STARTProgram #OAPT #SchoolTransportation #PreparedNotPanicked

We've kicked off summer with multiple schools already taking steps to ensure their drivers are prepared and ready for the upcoming school year. Investing in training today helps keep students safer tomorrow. 🚌☀️ #Schoolbussafety #RedefiningSchoolbussafety #keepourkidssafe

✈️We're headed to STN EXPO West! Join S.T.A.R.T. on July 10, 2026 for a training focused on empowering school transportation professionals with the knowledge, confidence, and response strategies needed during critical incidents. 🚌🚨 #SchoolBusSafety #STARTTraining

This. This is reality. Like we always say: it's not if, it's when. The safety of our children depends on preparation before a crisis ever occurs. School leaders and transportation departments have a responsibility to ensure their bus drivers are trained, equipped, and ready to respond when the unthinkable happens. Preparation saves lives. The question isn't whether an emergency will happen—it's whether your team will be ready when it does. Are your drivers prepared? youtube.com/watch?v=jYHn_BDE…

🎧Need a good Sunday listen!? Our very own-Jim Levine, founder of S.T.A.R.T - joined STN on their podcast to discuss how school bus drivers can serve as the first line of defense against threats, with training on response tactics and situational awareness. We're gearing up to head to #STNEXPO West where you can hear from Jim and our team as we present- “Elements of School Transportation Active-Threat Response Training” in Reno, Nevada this July (register at stnexpo.com/west). 🎧Listen to the full episode: stnonline.com/multimedia/stn… #PodcastClips #SafetyTraining

Who will be joining us in July, at #STNEXPO West!? See you in Reno!

Stark County, what a time we've had together! Hats off to you for continuing to invest in your local school transportation departments and ensuring your drivers feel supported, prepared, and ready for the unexpected. A special thank you to Sandy Valley for hosting us yesterday. We had a great day training with your team and appreciate the opportunity to work alongside such dedicated transportation professionals. Together, we're building confidence, preparedness, and safer school transportation communities. 🚍 #STARTTraining #SchoolTransportation #DriverPreparedness #SafetyFirst #StarkCounty