Bus Driver Training

Safe Transport Starts with Certified Drivers

Our training ensures all school bus drivers are compliant with Illinois State Board of Education safety standards.
School transportation, bus driver training, regional education services in Illinois.

Training Offered:

Initial 8-Hour Safety Course
Annual Refresher Courses
Certification Tracking & Compliance
What to Expect:

Classroom-based instruction covering student safety, vehicle operation, and emergency response, followed by certification submission.

Initial & Refresher Classes are now $10 per driver.

Below are the Bus Driver Training Schedules:

SECOND DIVISION REGISTRATION: 
Click here to print the Bus Driver Training Schedule/Registration Form 2026-2027

FIRST DIVISION REGISTRATION: 
Click here to print the Bus Driver Training Schedule/Registration Form

*We offer Bus Classes at both of our Regional Offices – Yorkville and Morris.

Please note:
All drivers must be pre-registered and paid prior to class dates (including out-of-county drivers).  Anyone not registered and paid will be denied admittance.  A registration form is provided at the bottom of this schedule for your convenience.  (Fees are nonrefundable, but prior rescheduling is acceptable).  Upon completion of initial/refresher courses, the Regional Office will send a certificate of completion for each driver to their respective employer/county.

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