NHTSA Child Passenger Safety on School Buses National Training

Friday, March 21, 2025

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM East Coast USA Time

Location: Concord Ballroom (I&J)

Lead Instructor(s)

Susan J. Shutrump, OT, CPST

President, Susan Shutrump Consulting, LLC
Susan Shutrump Consulting, LLC
Canfield, Ohio, United States

Instructor(s)

Denise Donaldson, CPST-I, MBA

Editor & Publisher
Safe Ride News Publications
Greenbank, WA, United States
Miriam A. Manary, BSE, MSE

Lead Research Engineer
University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute
University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Charles Vits, BMechE, MSMechE, MAutoE

Market Development Manager/Regulatory Affairs Manager
IMMI/SafeGuard
Carmel, Indiana, United States
Kala M. Henkensiefken

Special Education Transportation Manager
ISD31 Bemidji Area Schools
Bemidji, MN, United States
Teena Mitchell, CDPT, CSNT, CPST LSS (she/her/hers)

Speical Needs Coordinator
Greenville County Schools
Travelers Rest, SC, United States

The newly updated Child Passenger Safety on School Buses National Training provides an overview of the use of child safety restraint systems on school buses, with a focus on preschool-aged children and children with disabilities. Instructional videos are incorporated throughout the training. Participants are provided time for hands-on practice with guidance from skilled staff members. Nationally certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will earn 3.5 continuing education units (CEUs) for course completion. This training will take place at Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte/Concord/Golf Resort and Spa.

This seminar is available as an add-on to Main Conference registration or can be taken by itself. This seminar requires additional registration and fee.