Bus Driver Training

Regional Bus Driver Training

Bus Driver Training

All regular, substitute, and activity bus drivers are required by the Department of Public Instruction to attend the following training programs:

• Annual 3-hour training workshop sponsored by the local school district or county superintendent’s office.
• Defensive Driver Course (DDC) 4-hour workshop every five years. New drivers must attend within one year of employment (including 9-person vehicles).
• Other meetings/training called by the transportation director.

SEEC is working with Riley Mattson from the Roughrider Education Service Program (RESP) to provide bus driver training this year. Trainings will be held in Edgeley, North Sargent, Valley City, and Wahpeton on the following dates:

• Edgeley - August 14, 2024 @ 9:00 AM-11:00AM
• Valley City - August 14, 2024 @ 2:30 PM-5:30PM (New Date & Time)
• Wahpeton (Defensive Driving Course) - August 15, 2024 @ 8:00 AM-12:00PM (DDC)
• North Sargent (Gwinner) - September 18, 2024 5:30 PM- 8:30PM

A small fee of $50 per person is charged for the Bus Driver Training. Special Note: $65 per person is charged for the Defensive Driving Course.

Drivers can register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EasternBusDriverTrn...