National Association for Pupil Transportation

We finished the July portion of our Summer Zoom Series strong with two of the best in the industry! Thank you to Brandie & Denny for instructing PDS 501 - Overseeing a Fleet Maintenance Program
and PDS 606 - Emergency Planning & Risk Management.

There are three sessions coming in August and there is still time to register. See the complete schedule: https://www.napt.org/calendar_list.asp

We heard you. We listened. An important ACTS 2026 pricing announcement from Molly.

Read the complete message: https://bit.ly/4vYUeAT

Register at early bird pricing: https://cvent.me/Ea7noy

See you in Louisville!

Keeping school buses road-ready takes more than routine maintenance—it takes the right tools. Find out how fleets are streamlining maintenance, improving communication, and keeping buses safe, compliant, and ready for every route.

Read more: https://ow.ly/ORkB50ZqhMk

Why are transportation leaders headed to Louisville? 🚌

For Kimberly DeHaven, it's about investing in her future—earning her first professional credential, connecting with peers from across North America, and bringing new ideas back to her district.

What's your reason for joining us at ACTS 2026? https://cvent.me/Ea7noy

📍 Louisville, KY
📅 October 3–7
✅ Register today!

Reactive maintenance is becoming a thing of the past. Discover how connected vehicle technology, remote diagnostics, and predictive maintenance are helping school transportation departments reduce downtime, improve uptime, and make smarter fleet decisions. https://ow.ly/MnXt50ZqhKX

After two years of real-world testing, Hamilton Southeastern Schools is proving that innovation can make student transportation safer and more efficient. 🚌

Read more: https://ow.ly/3Eqt50ZqhJ1

🏆 Celebrate Excellence. Inspire the Profession. NAPT Annual Awards nominations are now open!

Every day, student transportation professionals make a difference. Now it's time to recognize the individuals and teams whose leadership, service, and dedication move our profession forward.

Award recipients will be recognized during NAPT ACTS 2026 in Louisville, KY—where our profession comes together to celebrate excellence.

🗓️ Nomination Deadline: August 14, 2026

🔗 Nominate Someone Today: https://www.napt.org/awards

We are half way through our Summer Zoom Series and today we started out the week strong with two timely courses and amazing instructors!

PDS 402 – Managing Human Resources: Employee Relations taught by Michelle Clark

PDS 405 – Student Needs & Management taught by Josh Rice

See the complete schedule to register for an online course: https://www.napt.org/calendar_list.asp

Next up in the summer PDS zoom series: PDS 704 – Strategic Planning for Transportation Departments taught by Whitney Creath!

See the complete schedule to register for an online course: https://www.napt.org/calendar_list.asp

Next up in the summer PDS zoom series PDS 205 - Managing the Media taught by Jennifer Norman!

See the complete schedule to register for an online course: https://www.napt.org/calendar_list.asp