9/23/25 Bus Driver De-Escalation Skills Workshop

9/23/25 Bus Driver De-Escalation Skills Workshop

In-Person Training at PSESD

Tue, September 23 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Presenters

  • Lawrence Davis
  • Ralitsa Sergieva

Description

School bus drivers are one of the most important adult contacts students have each day. Students of all backgrounds and abilities are greeted by them daily and brought safely to school. The focus of this workshop centers on strengthening the skills of bus drivers to engage in proactive strategies to manage behaviors on their buses to assure the safety of themselves and others. This is training focuses on Positive Behavior Supports and does not provide skills supporting physical restraint.

Objectives:
  • Focus of this workshop centers on strengthening the skills of bus drivers
  • Engage in proactive strategies to manage behaviors on their buses to assure the safety of themselves and others.
  • Fostering and managing a safe, positive learning environment.

Event Notes

PSESD Safety & Comprehensive Cooperative Pricing

No cost for up to 2 participants per PSESD Safety and Comprehensive Cooperative member district.  20% discount for additional participants.  


*A coupon code will be needed to register at no cost or at 20% off. Please email cdempsey@psesd.org or contract your district Safety Administrator. 

PSESD Professional Development Cancellation Policy

A full refund will be granted if PSESD cancels the course. If a participant needs to cancel their registration for an event, the following guidelines apply:

  • A 90% refund will be granted if an email notice of cancellation is received by the PSESD class coordinator more than three full working days prior to the class start date. (e.g., if a class starts on Friday, the registration would need to be cancelled by 11:59 PM the Monday prior to the class)
  • If the registration fee was paid by credit card 120 days before the cancelation, the refund will appear on the credit card used for the initial transaction. If it is beyond the 120 days, a refund check will be issued.
  • If the registration fee was secured with a purchase order, only the cancellation fee will be invoiced. Registrants should notify their district that they did not attend the course.

Location

Puget Sound ESD
800 Oakesdale Ave. SW Renton WA 98057

Dates

  • Tue, September 23 2025
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Puyallup Room

Registration

Event # 190291

Price
$85.00
Registered
7 / 35
Registration Ends
Friday Sep 19, 2025 12:00 AM
Registration is now closed.

Professional Hours

Clock Hour Number: SEP0045
2.00 Clock Hours $15.00