Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions about how to get started, fund your training, or who makes up the S.T.A.R.T. team feel free to click the linked text to learn more! Our About and In The News pages also cover what makes S.T.A.R.T. so unique, and critical for todays rapidly evolving threat environment. If you still have questions feel free to read the FAQs below, subscribe to our newsletter to receive school bus safety updates, and click the contact button bellow to get in touch with our team!

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How does S.T.A.R.T. stand out from ALICE or other school safety trainings?

S.T.A.R.T. is the first of its kind: an expert-led, scenario based, nationwide training designed from scratch to focus on school bus drivers and school children where they are most vulnerable- on the school bus. S.T.A.R.T. training features.... (talk about mental health, what is included in training

S.T.A.R.T. differs from ALICE and other school safety training programs as all other programs you may have heard of are designed to protect students for the duration of time they spend on the school campus. These programs leverage security features exclusive to this environment, such as lockable class rooms where students can hide, items that can be used to barricade or fight with, and a plethera of trained teachers and school resource officers who can control the situation and call for backup. On a school bus none of those assets are available. Bus drivers need to be trained to work with the tools they have at their disposal, not sit through training that doesn't apply to them.

How do I enroll my school in S.T.A.R.T. training?

S.T.A.R.T. training is easy to arrange- simply fill out the contact form linked here, and include information on how many drivers you are looking to train, the location of our school district, and any questions you might have. We will respond with a quote and answers within one business day!

Where do I find S.T.A.R.T. training near me?

S.T.A.R.T. is nationwide, so the nearest training is your local school district! Working with our team to schedule a training is easy, and can be done by clicking the link here.

What does school bus safety driver certification mean?

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Why is scenario based training so important?

At S.T.A.R.T. we like to say "The mind will only go where the body has been." Scenario based training is critical as it creates productive stress to place your mind in fight or flight mode. Learning how to respond dynamically to active threats is critical for training