SED School Bus Driver Instructor Course (SBDI)
This course is offered for transportation professionals who wish to enhance their career by becoming a New York State Education Department (NYSED) certified School Bus Driver Instructor (SBDI). This course is instructed by NYSED Master Instructors. Successful completion of this course allows the candidate to become an SBDI, upon approval by SED.
Prerequisites for the Course are as follows:
· Candidates must be employed by a school district, BOCES, non-public school or private contractor providing services to a public school, non-public school or BOCES
· Candidates must have a High School diploma or equivalent
· Candidates must have completed the Basic Course of Instruction for school bus drivers
· Candidates must have completed the Advanced Course of instruction for school bus drivers OR a DMV approved point/insurance reduction program
Class Location: First Student, 295 Duffy Ave., Hicksville NY 11801
Dates: October 10, 11, 12, 17 & 18
Class Times: 8:00 - 4:00
Cost: $895.00
*Payment is required prior to attending the class OR a purchase order from the school district must be on file. Please email the purchase order to membership@nyapt.org.
Please note, payment in the form of a check is preferred to reduce costs associated with credit card transactions.
Class size is limited to 12 students
Master Instructors: Lori-Ann Savino & Nicole Dolce
Lori-Ann Savino - Retired Transportation Director for the Jericho UFSD
Lori-Ann Savino started in the pupil transportation industry in 1992 as a bus driver. She obtained her 19-A certification in 2005, her SBDI certification in 2006 and her MI certification in 2016. She has held every civil service title in the school bus transportation industry. Lori-Ann has conducted workshops at local and state conferences. She served as NYAPT’s President from 2016-2018. She was recognized in School Bus Fleet Magazine as one of the U.S. Top Ten Phenomenal Women in School Transportation, November 2017.
Nicole Dolce - Supervisor of Transportation for the Herricks UFSD
Nicole Dolce leads the transportation department at Herricks UFSD. Nicole is a Master Instructor and 19-A Examiner, and has helped develop SBDI’s across New York State and contributed to the rewrite of the NYS Basic Course of Instruction for School Bus Drivers. Nicole has served on the NYS Commissioner’s Advisory Committee and many NYAPT committees over the last ten years. She brings her passion, clarity and commitment to every audience, motivating and empowering others to grow.
NOTE: This course and attainment of SBDI credentials counts towards the NYAPT Certification Program.
NYAPT CANCELLATION POLICY: https://www.nyapt.org/sys/website/?pageId=1785882
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