BUS DRIVER TRAINING

Both initial certification (20-hr.) and recertification (8-hr.) training are offered by Region 14 ESC. The ESC establishes and maintains a database of school bus driver certification records, files reports, and assists school districts in maintaining strict compliance with the provisions described in all applicable statutes, rules, and requirements pertaining to the operation of the student transportation system. In addition, assistance is provided in developing policies and procedures to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the districts’ school buses.

REGISTRATION FEES
  • 8-HR Recertification - $60 (Online Only in Conjunction with Region 4 ESC)
  • 20-HR Certification - $150 (Region 14 On-Site Training)

Region 14 ESC, in cooperation with Region 4 ESC is offering School Bus Driver Re-Certification as an on-line course. Registration must be completed through the link above, and purchase orders must be made out to Region 4. Please contact Alan Richey at Region 14 for further information, or to select a proctor for your district. Please do not register for the session until you have contacted Region 14 staff. 

BUS DRIVER TRAINING MANUAL
8 hour Recertification Participant Manual
2019-2020 REGION 14 ON-SITE BUS DRIVER TRAINING SCHEDULE
20 HOUR CERTIFICATION
108220
 June 10-13
 Wed.-Fri. - 5:30-9:30  ESC 14
108221 July 27-30 Mon.-Wed. - 5:30-9:30  ESC 14
       
       
 
REGION 14 ESC ON-SITE 20 Hr CERTIFICATION
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
1. Email or fax a purchase order from your district to Misty Bloomingdale, mbloomingdale@esc14.net or 325-675-8659.  Include name of attendant and workshop session number along with your PO.  
2. When the purchase order is received and entered into the Pitstop system you will then receive notification that you can go into Pitstop to register for the class.
3. Register online at www.esc14.net, then click on Pitstop in the center of the page.  
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
For School Bus Forms, Texas Specifications for Schools Buses, Drug & Alcohol Testing, etc.,  click here;
TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR PUPIL TRANSPORTATION (TAPT)
For information from the Texas Association for Pupil Transportation click here.
BUS DRIVER TRAINING COORDINATOR

Alan Richey, 325-675-8622