Education
Current Course Schedule
Full-day Classes (6 hours) $ 120Half-day Classes (3 hours) $ 60Full-day Online Classes $ 135Half-day Online Classes $ 75
***Half-day classes are those with ".5" at the end of the course number4-Day Driver Trainer Academy $700
Schedule is tentative and subject to change
June 2026 TAPT Conference PDC Class Schedule - The Woodlands, Texas
June 26-27, 2026
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott
The Woodlands, Texas
Friday, June 26, 2026 | 8:00 am - 3:30 pm | ||
0.5 (PM) | Orientation to TAPT | |
01 | Introduction to Transportation: Operations Administration Overview | |
| 02 | Student Management | |
| 11A | Behavioral Challenges of Transporting Students with Disabilities | |
| 15 | Official Exit Exam | |
| 15A (PM) | TAPT Administrator Exam | |
| 16 | Emergency Preparedness | |
| 22 | Documentation | |
| 23.5C(AM) | Leadership: Team Building | |
| 23.5E(PM) | Leadership: Problem Solving | |
29 | Supporting At-Risk Populations | |
| 30.5 (AM) | Communicating with a Diverse Public | |
| 40 | Transportation Compliance Assessment & Evaluation | |
Saturday, June 27, 2026 | 8:00 am - 3:30 pm | ||
04 | Accident Investigation | |
05 | Routing & Scheduling | |
| 08 | Personnel Management | |
| 08C | Personnel Management: Recruiting, Selecting, & Onboarding | |
| 11 | Special Transportation Orientation | |
| 12A | Advanced State Reporting | |
| 23.5A(AM) | Leadership: Becoming a Leader | |
| 23.5 (PM) | Leadership: Change and Transition | |
| 32.5 (AM) | Presenting a Positive Public Image | |
NEW | 38A | Thriving From Within: Self Improvement and Recharge |
39.5A(PM) | Foundations for Success | |
July 2026 Driver Trainer Academy - Hutto ISD
July 17-20, 2026
Hutto ISD Transportation
4033 FM 1660
Hutto, Texas 78634
Course Schedule (Subject to Change) | ||
Session 1 | Friday, July 17, 2026 | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm (Lunch on your Own) |
Session 2 | Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 7:00 am - 6:00 pm (Lunch on your Own) |
Session 3 | Sunday, July 19, 2026 | 7:00 am - 6:15 pm (Lunch on your Own) |
Session 4 | Monday, July 20, 2026 | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm (Lunch on your Own) |
Participants must attend all 4 sessions and perform successfully on knowledge exam and evaluations to receive course credit. | ||
July 2026 Online PDC Class Event & Emerging Leaders Forum
July 24-26, 2026
PDC Classes Online via Zoom
Emerging Leaders Forum IN-PERSON at Cy-Fair ISD
Friday, July 24, 2026 | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm | ||
22 | Documentation | |
23 | Introduction to Leadership: Necessary Lessons | |
| 26 | Emerging Technology | |
| 27 | Assessing and Interpreting Driver Records & Mandated Regulations | |
Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm | ||
03 | Purchasing | |
05 | Routing & Scheduling | |
| 12 | State Reporting | |
| 40 | Transportation Compliance Assessment and Evaluation | |
Sunday, July 26, 2026 | 8:00 am - 11:00 an | ||
0.5 | Orientation to TAPT | |
23.5E | Leadership: Problem Solving | |
| 37D.5 | Business Skills: Writing and Revising Department Handbooks | |
Sunday, July 26, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm | IN-PERSON at Cy-Fair ISD | ||
23N | Emerging Leaders Forum In-Person Session Cy-Fair ISD Jarvis Transportation Center 13330 Woods-Spillane Blvd Cypress, Texas 77429 Join us for an immersive, interactive exploration of the essential skills necessary for today's and tomorrow's leaders in pupil transportation! Led by seasoned TAPT instructors, forum participants will join in the conversation alongside fellow transportation professionals who may be serving in a leadership role or who desire to increase their leadership capacity. Cap the afternoon off with a networking event with our sponsoring vendor partners. Sponsoring Vendor Partners: Holt Longhorn and Friends | |
October 2026 San Marcos PDC Class Event
October 24-25, 2026
Embassy Suites
San Marcos, Texas
Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm | ||
23N | Emerging Leaders Forum | |
Sunday, October 25, 2026 | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm | ||
08B | Personnel Management: Staffing Assessment and Restructure for Growth | |
11A | Special Transportation: Behavioral Challenges on the School Bus | |
| 14A | Student Management: a 3-Dimensional Approach | |
38A | Thriving from Within: Positive Self-Development and Recharge for Leaders | |
Updated 4/15/2026