De-escalation Basicsfor Bus Drivers 

This 25-minute, online, on-demand course provides school bus drivers with the foundational skills needed to manage crisis situations on their bus routes for a safer, more supportive driving environment for everyone.   

A Trusted Solution for Bus Drivers

De-escalation Basics for Bus Drivers helps transportation staff identify and effectively respond to escalating behaviors, supporting a whole school, coordinated approach to felt safety for all students.

Learn to identify escalating behavior
Bus drivers will learn the foundational skills to identify escalating student behavior.
Gain essential de-escalation skills
In less than 30 minutes, staff will gain essential skills to keep all students safe on the bus.
Establish self-regulation strategies
Drivers will gain awareness and self-regulation strategies to stay calm during challenging interactions.

How De-escalation Basics for Bus Drivers Works for You

Three Concise Lessons

Three short, focused lessons that can be completed in under 30 minutes.

Online, On-Demand Format

Access training anytime with a flexible format that fits busy schedules.

Post-Training Resources

Receive a downloadable guide with key terms and concepts for reference. Plus, we’re always here to help.

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Provide foundational strategies for responding to escalating behavior with care.  

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Equip staff with foundational de-escalation skills 
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