Transportation
Welcome to TRANSPORTATION
Find information and
resources that can be used to assist local
programs with meeting the transportation regulations for Head Start and Early
Head Start and learn how to evaluate transportation costs when coordinating
transportation with other agencies or transportation companies.
Transportation Topics
Coordinated Transportation
Compare the costs of providing direct transportation versus contracting with a transportation service.
Safety
Learn how to conduct emergency evacuation drills and learn about the types of emergency equipment that must be available to handle emergencies.
School Buses & Allowable Alternate Vehicles
Get information on the types of school buses before purchasing a new vehicle.
Training & Safety Education
Get tips such as how to transport young children safely, how to deal with aggressive behaviors on a school bus, and how to choose the correct school bus for accommodating preschool children.
Transportation Personnel
Explore criteria for hiring and training transportation personnel.
Transporting Children with Disabilities
Examine the the requirements for transporting children with disabilities and other related regulations.
Hot Topics
Coordinating Transportation
Head Start program directors may explore this section to further their understanding of transportation services provided by other federal agencies. Directors may also learn what to consider when conducting a community assessment of transportation services.
Hiring Transportation Staff
Discover how to evaluate candidates for bus driver and bus monitor positions. Program directors may refer to this article when establishing criteria for transportation personnel.
Pedestrian Safety
Pedestrian safety education must be provided to children and parents within the first 30 days of the program year. Program directors and transportation managers may use this resource when establishing safety education for staff, children, and their families.
National Highway and Safety Transportation Administration (NHSTA) – Child Passenger Safety
School Transportation News (STN)
American Academy of Pediatrics – Car Safety Seats and Transportation Safety
Checkout Transportation PathFinder to find laws, training scenarios, and state resources related to Head Start and Early Head Start transportation services.
Check here for resources
related to your State Pupil Transportation Services, child
care licensing, and other state-related resources.
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