California Association of School Transportation Officials

Annual State Conference

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Monday Program Documents

The California Association of School Transportation Officials offers a Annual Conference geared toward all pupil transportation staff such as Drivers, Attendants, Driver Instructors, Dispatchers, Supervisors, Lead Mechanics, Directors and Chief Business Officials. Attendees will learn about ever-changing laws, rules, and regulations governing school pupil transportation during workshops. They will discover the latest and greatest products at the vendor reception where industry related products and services are showcased. The Managers Forum offers an excellent opportunity for networking with colleagues, vendors, and state officials.

2019 CASTO Annual State Conference will be held at the Delta by Marriott in Garden Grove / Anaheim, California

Help us celebrate our 51th Annual State Conference! Saturday evening will be dinner and dancing to a live band.

Full Conference pricing will increase after March 8th, 2019 - Register Now!

The Bowling Tournament will take place Friday, April 12, 2019 at the Fountain Bowl, 17110 Brookhurst Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. The Tournament will begin at 11:00 a.m. and consist of 2 games. Transportation will be provided from the hotel. The bus will depart from the hotel at 10:00 a.m. The bus will depart at 1:00 p.m. Individual cost is $50.00. Lane sponsorship is available at $200 per lane. Lane Sponsorships include one free bowler registration. A team is four (4) people.

CONFERENCE FACILITIES AND HOUSING

Delta by Marriott, 12021 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92840. Room rates are $149.00/night, plus tax and a reduced Hospitality fee of $10.00 which includes, parking, business center, internet and more. For Reservations: click this link: https://book.passkey.com/go/castomeetingapril2019

Deadline for conference rate is March 11, 2019.

Conference Speakers:

Keynote Speaker | Vicki Sanderson - Professional Speaker, Educational Consultant, Humorist, and Author

Dr LaFaye Platter | The Neuroscience of Giving Constructive Feedback

Alex Robinson M.Ed., CDPT | Understanding the Special Needs of our Passengers & the Special Needs of our Operations

Therese M Anderson | Personal Brand and Social Media

California Department of Education, Office of School Transportation

| CDE Roundtable is Back!

Nico Chavez | Legislative Info

Ron Kinney | CHP Crash Date - Before and After Lap/Shoulder Belts

Carol Fong | Orange County Department of Education