School Bus Driver Continuing Education Program

NOTE: *Class dates and locations are subject to change* 

A Continuing Education Registration Form must be fully completed for each class date requested and must be received by RTSI no later than three working days before the requested class date. The registration fee is $35 per driver and is billed to the district/entity after the class is completed.

Private parties can submit a registration with payment. However, school registrations will receive priority.

If a driver will not be attending the class dates for which s/he is registered, a notice of cancellation or driver replacement must be given via email at least three working days before the class date or the district/entity will be billed the full registration fee. Supervisors will be notified by email if a driver does not attend all or part of the class.

*Class dates may be canceled due to low registration rates, Michigan COVID-19 guidelines, and/or other extreme circumstances. Districts with enrolled drivers will be notified as soon as possible before the canceled class and drivers will be re-scheduled for the next available training session. Please note that even if a training location is closed due to weather conditions, the class will continue as scheduled unless the district is otherwise notified.

Program materials are distributed upon arrival at the class. These materials were developed under a grant awarded by the Michigan Department of Education.

Drivers who successfully complete the Continuing Education Class between 7/1/2024 and 9/30/2025 will receive a green Course Completion Card with an expiration date of 9/30/2027. 

All Course Completion Cards from summer 2025 classes have been sent through the Regional Educational Media Center (REMC) mail to participating districts and USPS mail.  

To request a copy of your card, please complete this form - Certificate of Course Completion Card Request