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Certification

Bus Drivers, School or Special Client
Certified in Special Needs Transportation Certification Description The CSNT (Certified in Special Needs Transportation) program was created to encourage individuals involved in school transportation to enhance their knowledge about transporting students with disabilities and promote excellent leadership skills for the community of transportation personnel serving children of all ages with special needs. Certifying Organization National Association for Pupil Transportation https://www.napt.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? No ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Certified in Special Needs Transportation Website
Director of Pupil Transportation Certification Description Certification as a Director of Pupil Transportation is available to those individuals who are qualified to serve as the top administrator of a pupil transportation system. To qualify for this certification, applicants must demonstrate that they are capable of handling a position that involves establishing programs and policies, setting standards, developing materials, and providing leadership to achieve designated goals. Certifying Organization National Association for Pupil Transportation https://www.napt.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Director of Pupil Transportation Website
Pupil Transportation Specialist Certification Description Certification as a Pupil Transportation Specialist is available for those individuals who qualify as paraprofessionals in the pupil transportation industry. To qualify for this certification, applicants must demonstrate the ability to carry out responsibilities at the middle management level and have at least three years experience in a pupil transportation position with responsibility commensurate with the category of certification. Certifying Organization National Association for Pupil Transportation https://www.napt.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Pupil Transportation Specialist Website
School Bus Endorsement Certification Description No one may operate a type A, B, C or D school bus when transporting school children to or from school or a school-related trip or activity unless s/he has a valid commercial driver's license with a passenger and school bus endorsement. A person who has a valid driver's license but not a school bus or passenger endorsement may drive a type III school bus. School Bus: A motor vehicle used to transport pupils (grades K-12) to or from a school or to or from school-related activities, by the school or a school district or by someone under an agreement with the school or a school district. School Bus Driver: A person with a school bus endorsement on a valid Minnesota driver's license or a person with a valid Minnesota driver's license who drives a vehicle used as a school bus that has a passenger seating capacity of ten or fewer, including the driver. Certifying Organization Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes School Bus Endorsement Website
Supervisor of Pupil Transportation Certification Description Professional certification provides personal satisfaction for attaining a recognized level of achievement within one's profession. It means commitment to the requirements of the job and participation in additional training to exemplify the dedication to do the best possible job in the pupil transportation field. Certifying Organization National Association for Pupil Transportation https://www.napt.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Supervisor of Pupil Transportation Website

Bus Drivers, School or Special Client

Certified in Special Needs Transportation

Certification Description
The CSNT (Certified in Special Needs Transportation) program was created to encourage individuals involved in school transportation to enhance their knowledge about transporting students with disabilities and promote excellent leadership skills for the community of transportation personnel serving children of all ages with special needs.

Certifying Organization
National Association for Pupil Transportation
https://www.napt.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? No
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified in Special Needs Transportation Website

Director of Pupil Transportation

Certification Description
Certification as a Director of Pupil Transportation is available to those individuals who are qualified to serve as the top administrator of a pupil transportation system. To qualify for this certification, applicants must demonstrate that they are capable of handling a position that involves establishing programs and policies, setting standards, developing materials, and providing leadership to achieve designated goals.

Certifying Organization
National Association for Pupil Transportation
https://www.napt.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Director of Pupil Transportation Website

Pupil Transportation Specialist

Certification Description
Certification as a Pupil Transportation Specialist is available for those individuals who qualify as paraprofessionals in the pupil transportation industry. To qualify for this certification, applicants must demonstrate the ability to carry out responsibilities at the middle management level and have at least three years experience in a pupil transportation position with responsibility commensurate with the category of certification.

Certifying Organization
National Association for Pupil Transportation
https://www.napt.org/

Pupil Transportation Specialist Website

School Bus Endorsement

Certification Description
No one may operate a type A, B, C or D school bus when transporting school children to or from school or a school-related trip or activity unless s/he has a valid commercial driver's license with a passenger and school bus endorsement. A person who has a valid driver's license but not a school bus or passenger endorsement may drive a type III school bus. School Bus: A motor vehicle used to transport pupils (grades K-12) to or from a school or to or from school-related activities, by the school or a school district or by someone under an agreement with the school or a school district. School Bus Driver: A person with a school bus endorsement on a valid Minnesota driver's license or a person with a valid Minnesota driver's license who drives a vehicle used as a school bus that has a passenger seating capacity of ten or fewer, including the driver.

Certifying Organization
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes

School Bus Endorsement Website

Supervisor of Pupil Transportation

Certification Description
Professional certification provides personal satisfaction for attaining a recognized level of achievement within one's profession. It means commitment to the requirements of the job and participation in additional training to exemplify the dedication to do the best possible job in the pupil transportation field.

Certifying Organization
National Association for Pupil Transportation
https://www.napt.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Supervisor of Pupil Transportation Website

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