
S.O.A.R.:
Safe, Orderly, And Respectful
Bus Safety
Education for the Cobb County School District
Statewide Education for School Bus
Drivers in Georgia School Districts
Schedule by email:
Meredith.Banks@cobbk12.org
This is a two-part introductory
training program for school district transportation departments
who are interested in implementing S.O.A.R.: Safe, Orderly, And
Respectful school bus safety/bus stop procedures, and the SAFE
RIDER student management graduated discipline program.
Directors, what do bus drivers ask
for most? The answer is easy - Help!
Whether it’s unruly students,
demanding parents or busy administrators, school bus drivers
need an abundance of support. S.O.A.R. and SAFE RIDER programs
work together to provide the support needed in reducing the
amount of resignations occurring from feeling frustrated.
Bus drivers are the unsung heroes of
a school system, but there’s a heavy and unspoken load upon
their shoulders. It’s important to provide to them the most
up-to-date Safe Practices, student management tools, and parent
communication materials to insure they are safe and successful
school bus drivers.
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for a program description
Participants:
School Bus Drivers, Managers, Supervisors and Directors in the
school district transportation department
Offered: Year-round,
on-site at your designated facility.
Availability: Monday
through Friday, 7AM - 5PM; Saturdays upon special request.
Cost: Free of
charge. We request that in exchange for training, overnight
accommodations and meals stipend for two trainers be paid by the
host district.
Length of Training Sessions:
One or two days, up to 10 hours total. Includes minimum four
classroom hours followed by minimum four hours outside with
buses set up as ‘stations’ in a local school bus port.
NOTE: Additional hours available to
Director for site visits to problem stops and/or meeting with
local school administrators. Additional follow-up supports
available after initial training session.