Conferences
52nd Annual
School Transportation
Safety Conference & Trade Show
July 16-18, 2025
Augusta Civic Center
Augusta, ME
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Accommodations with Room Blocks:
Homewood Suites 207-480-2050 (Code: MAP)
Senator Inn & Spa (link coming soon) 207-622-5804 (Code: MAPT25)
Other Local Accommodations
Fairfield Inn & Suites
Hampton Inn Augusta
Comfort Inn Covic Center
Best Western Plus Augusta Civic Center Inn
Days Inn by Wyndham Augusta
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52nd Annual Maine State School Transportation Safety Conference & Trade ShowWed, Jul 16Augusta Civic Center
2025 Annual Conference Schedule
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16
7:00am - 8:00am Registration & Breakfast
8:00am - 8:45am Opening Remarks & Maine DOE Updates
9:00am - 12:30pm Workshop
12:30pm - 1:30pm Lunch & Vendor Booths
1:45pm - 5:00pm NAPT Course & Workshops (continued)
5:00pm - 8:00pm Networking Event & Trade Show
THURSDAY, JULY 17
7:00am - 8:00am Registration & Breakfast
8:00am - 9:00am Keynote Speaker
9:00am - 12:30pm Workshops, NAPT Course, Skills Competition
12:30pm - 1:30pm Lunch & Vendor Booths
1:15pm - 5:00pm Workshops (continued)
5:00pm - 8:00pm Dinner & Comedy Show!
FRIDAY, JULY 18
7:00am - 8:00am Breakfast
8:00am - 9:15am MAPT Annual Meeting
9:15am - 12:00pm Workshops
12:00pm - 12:30pm Awards, 50/50 & Closing Remarks
Workshop Information
WEDNESDAY
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Managing the Bus Environment
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Customizing Evacuation Plans for Students with Special Needs
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Drug & Alcohol Testing Requirements Review
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Restorative Practices
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Transportation Director Round Table
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NAPT 607 - Legal & Regulatory Fundamentals in Pupil Transportation
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Technicians - DEF & Lubricants Best Practice
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Technicians - Shop Safety & Shop Inspections
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Technicians - Cummins Updates
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Technicians - Roush Updates
THURSDAY
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Driver/Assistant Round Table
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Getting to the Root of Challenging Behaviors
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How Bus Driver's Get in Trouble - Social Networking, Student Relations & Intolerance/Acceptance
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Maine BMV Updates
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Managing the Bus Environment
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Behavior Threat Assessment
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NAPT 608 - Developing a Safety Program
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Technicians - Maine State Police Inpections Review
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Technicans - Round Table
FRIDAY
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Keeping Preschool Students Safe on the Bus
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