Author: Marisa Weisinger

Membership Benefits:
TAPT membership is available to
Individuals involved in school
transportation operations or industry-related services and products.
Ability to become Professionally Certified as a Texas Transportation Professional
Member Newsletter- Keeping our members up to date on trends, issues & updates
First to know about TAPT PDC, Conference and Trade Show event registration
Invited to Webinars with access later in the Members Only section for review
Assistance with Mentors or Consultants for New Administrators or Assessments
Statewide Chapter Meeting Notices
Access to Membership Roster and contact info in the Members Only Section
Ability to vote and hold TAPT Executive Committee and Chapter committee positions
Advertise in Business Associate Spotlight
Ability to volunteer for TAPT Committees
Membership is renewable annually and is effective July 1 to June 30 each year.
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various levels available and to join or renew.

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TAPT
PO Box 488
Kemah, Texas 77565
281.549.6573
www.tapt.com
Marisa Weisinger, Executive Director
Marisa@tapt.com

Texas AssociatIon
for pupil transportAtion
www.TAPT.com
Professional Development and Certification Program

Who We Are...
The Texas Association for Pupil Transportation (TAPT) is a non-profit 501c3 professional association with educational and charitable mission and goals, formed to provide state-wide support for school district transportation departments for the
enhancement of student safety.
TAPT works to improve pupil
transportation policies, standards and equipment both locally and nationally.
Our Story...
TAPT was organized in 1972. Its Membership has grown to almost 1600 members.
Our mission is to enhance and promote safe, effective and efficient student transportation operations by encouraging the exchange of ideas through our
Professional Development and Certification Program and Annual Conference and Trade Show—the largest State School Bus Industry Trade Show in the nation!
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Professional Development
TAPT Professional Development Courses (PDC) are offered several times throughout the year around the state and at our annual conferences.
Course content addresses:
Leadership
Personnel Management; Documentation
Student Management
Liability; Risk Management; Legal Issues
Ethics; Diversity
State Reporting
Special Transportation; Mental Health
Emergency Preparedness; Safety & Security
Compliance; Evaluation; Efficiencies
Business Skills, Technology, Presentation
Routing; Dispatching; Field Trips
Budgeting; Purchasing
Accident Investigation
Introduction to Transportation
Training and Communication
Trainer Academy & Shop Management
For shop technician classes—www.tasbt.org
Tx Assoc. for School Bus Technicians
For a schedule of TAPT courses and
locations, please go to www.tapt.com and select the “Education” TAB.

Professional Certification
TAPT offers several levels of Professional
Certification to meet a wide range of
administrative, operational and educational needs in the area of pupil transportation.
Pupil Transportation Trainer
Pupil Transportation Specialist
Pupil Transportation Supervisor
Pupil Transportation Special Needs Specialist
Pupil Transportation Special Needs Supervisor
Pupil Transportation Official
Pupil Transportation Administrator
Benefits…
Demonstrates commitment to your profession.
Enhanced knowledge and professional
competencies.
Improvements in operational efficiencies
Career advancement
Proves dedication to excellence and leadership

Get On Board!
TAPT Professional Development Opportunities!