Welcome to the California Association of School Transportation Officials "CASTO" webpage. Here you will be able to sign up, renew, or update your membership, register for upcoming events and receive important information in regards to California's School Pupil Transportation Industry. Professional Development OpportunitiesCASBO Transportation Leadership Academy SessionsWe're pleased to announce new sessions of our Transportation Leadership Academy (TLA), coming this spring in Southern California and later in the year in Northern California! This is a unique opportunity to get the training you need to become the recognized transportation expert in your local education agency (LEA). The TLA is an intensive program (held one weekend each month for 10 months) that's designed for school business professionals aspiring to or already working in a transportation management or leadership role who are interested in earning the CASBO Director of Transportation Certification*. Supervisors, directors and managers are encouraged to attend. The TLA offers a collegial and cooperative atmosphere intended to provide the education and networking you need to gain an understanding of the dedication, care and compassion necessary for leadership, as well as the tools necessary to thrive beyond the academic environment. You'll learn about and attain proficiency in technical management topics, including:
Instruction takes place one weekend per month, with classes on Friday evenings from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The program registration fee is $2,500 and includes attendance and certificate of completion; materials and resources; and Friday dinner and Saturday continental breakfast and boxed lunch. At time of publication, we are still working on choosing the date and location for the Northern California session. Watch your inbox and this newsletter for updates! The Southern California session will be held at the Orange County Department of Education in Costa Mesa, beginning March 6, 2020, and running through December 2020. If you want to participate, please complete and submit your no-cost application, along with a cover letter, resume and letter of recommendation, no later than January 31, 2020. We’ll notify you by February 14, 2020, if your application is approved. Don't wait! There are just 30 seats available for this session! Get the essential instruction you need to enhance your transportation career … and boost your LEA’s capacity. Attend one of our 2020 Transportation Leadership Academy sessions! Industry NewsChild Safety Alert Systems | Upcoming events
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