The WPTA offers ongoing training, networking, and equipping opportunities for pupil transportation professionals. More information & sign ups can be found on the Members only page. Email board@wpta.net if you would like more information. See below for more information on some of these offerings:
Supervisors:
- Spring & Fall Workshops: these brief, 24 hour workshops are designed to provide training, updates, and encouragement to transportation supervisors. Spring workshops are often in Riverton in early March. Fall workshops tend to be in late September and rotate throughout the state. HERE is a sample itinerary from a past workshop.
- Summer Driver Conference: An annual conference the WPTA puts on to provide the needed 6 hours of training for your drivers (required by the state), training for your mechanics & trainers, a Vendor show, and supervisor meeting(s). These typically occur in Casper in late June / early July.
Mechanics
- Round Table Meetings: Throughout the year, mechanic round table meetings are offered
- Mechanic's Training: During each summer conference, a 2-3 day training if offered for district mechanics
Trainers
- Round Table Meetings: Throughout the year, mechanic round table meetings are offered
Drivers
- Summer Driver Conference: Offerings include:
- Bus Rodeo
- Mountain Driver Training
- Driver / SPED Conference
- Vendor show (test registration here do NOT use)
- Bus Rodeo
The WPTA offers numerous training & equipping opportunities, throughout the calendar year, for drivers, mechanics, trainers & supervisors in the pupil transportation industry. See below for more information on these ongoing opportunities.
Any questions concerning WPTA events please email: board@wpta.netWYOMING PUPIL TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION