Dr. Lisa Caparelli-Ruff

Regional Superintendent

Bus Driver Training

 

Bus Driver Training

Each Regional Office of Education is responsible for conducting two types of Bus Driver trainings. The 8-hour initial training is required for all new school bus drivers prior to getting a bus permit, and the annual 2-hour refresher workshop is required in the 12 month period prior to renewing their school bus permit.

Experienced drivers must take a 2-hour refresher workshop annually, and all new drivers must take an 8-hour training in school bus driver safety and first aid, as prescribed by the Illinois State Board of Education and administered by the ROE.

Attention! Please keep in mind:

  • Disclaimer: Class availability is not displayed or guaranteed on this site. Please contact the Bus Coordinator, Sara Fleszewski, for up-to-date information on class availability.

  • You must sign up for a class ahead of time.

  • Due to space limitations, walk-ins may not be allowed to participate in class.

  • No Children or Visitors are allowed in Bus Classes.

  • Please be prompt. Anyone more than 5 minutes late will not be admitted to the class.

  • The fee for both the initial and refresher classes is $10.00 per driver. Payment must be made as a cashier's check or money order within 30 days of attending the class to the Will County Regional Office of Education.  

  • Please bring a pen or pencil. 

  • Please bring food or beverages based on the time that you will be attending the class. 

  • The Refresher Class is a 2-hour session. The Initial Class is an 8-hour session. See available schedule for more details.

  • Please ensure your phone is fully charged, as it will be required for refreshers during the session. If you do not have a phone, you will need to share with a classmate.

Sign Up Information

To sign up for Bus Driver Training, please contact:
Sara Fleszewski: sfleszewski@willroe.org

Please provide:

  • Driver's Name
  • Driver's License Number
  • Bus Company / Location
  • Start Date

For any questions, please give the office a call at (815)462-5400.

In-House Request Class Form

If you wish to request a In-House, Intial or Refresher please fill out the form below and submit to sfleszewski@willroe.org.

In-House Request Class Form

 

2024 Initial Bus Safety Class Schedule

Date Time Location
12/07/2024 8:00AM-5:00PM First Student Crest Hill Trans. Center
12/10/2024 & 12/11/2024 4:30PM- 9:00PM Lincoln-Way 210 Trans. Center
12/16/2024 & 12/17/2024 4:00PM-8:00PM First Student Crest Hill Trans. Center
12/18/2024 & 12/19/2024 4:30PM-8:30PM ABC Frankfort
12/21/2024 8:00AM-5:00PM First Student Crest Hill Trans. Center
12/28/2024 8:00AM-5:00PM First Student Crest Hill Trans. Center
01/14/2025 & 01/16/2025 4:30PM- 9:00PM Lincoln-Way 210 Trans. Center
01/28/2025 & 01/30/2025 4:30PM- 9:00PM Lincoln-Way 210 Trans. Center
02/04/2025 & 02/06/2025 4:30PM- 9:00PM Lincoln-Way 210 Trans. Center
02/25/2025 & 01/27/2025 4:30PM- 9:00PM Lincoln-Way 210 Trans. Center
03/11/2025 & 03/13/2025 4:30PM- 9:00PM Lincoln-Way 210 Trans. Center
03/25/2025 & 03/27/2025 4:30PM- 9:00PM Lincoln-Way 210 Trans. Center
04/08/2025 & 04/10/2025 4:30PM- 9:00PM Lincoln-Way 210 Trans. Center
04/22/2025 & 04/24/2025 4:30PM- 9:00PM Lincoln-Way 210 Trans. Center
05/06/2025 & 05/08/2025 4:30PM- 9:00PM Lincoln-Way 210 Trans. Center
05/20/2025 & 05/22/2025 4:30PM- 9:00PM Lincoln-Way 210 Trans. Center

2024 Refresher Bus Safety Class Schedule

Date Time Location
12/12/2024 5:00PM-7:00PM ABC Frankfort
12/17/2024 10:00AM-12:00PM First Student Crest Hill Trans. Center
12/18/2024 10:00AM-12:00PM First Student Crest Hill Trans. Center
12/30/2024 1:00PM-3:00PM First Student Crest Hill Trans. Center
01/07/2025 5:00PM-7:00PM First Student Crest Hill Trans. Center
01/08/2025 9:15AM-11:15AM Lemont Bromberek CSD 113A
01/13/2025 5:00PM-7:00PM Kirby School District 140
01/16/2025 5:00PM-7:00PM ABC Frankfort
01/22/2025 5:00PM- 7:00PM Lincoln-Way 210 Trans. Center
02/12/2025 5:00PM- 7:00PM Lincoln-Way 210 Trans. Center
02/13/2025 5:00PM-7:00PM ABC Frankfort
02/27/2025 5:00PM-7:00PM ABC Frankfort
03/13/2025 5:00PM-7:00PM ABC Frankfort
03/19/2025 5:00PM- 7:00PM Lincoln-Way 210 Trans. Center
03/27/2025 5:00PM-7:00PM ABC Frankfort
04/10/2025 5:00PM-7:00PM ABC Frankfort
04/16/2025 5:00PM- 7:00PM Lincoln-Way 210 Trans. Center
04/17/2025 5:00PM-7:00PM ABC Frankfort
05/08/2025 5:00PM-7:00PM ABC Frankfort
05/14/2025 5:00PM- 7:00PM Lincoln-Way 210 Trans. Center
05/29/2025 5:00PM-7:00PM ABC Frankfort

 

2024 First Division Class Schedule

Date Time Location
12/14/2024 8:00AM-5:00PM First Student Crest Hill Trans. Center

Class Site Locations

LINCOLN-WAY TRANSPORTATION CENTER 1343 S. SCHOOLHOUSE RD. NEW LENOX, IL 60451
FIRST STUDENT TRANSPORTATION CENTER 900 SAK DR. CREST HILL, IL 60403
AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS COMPANY / ABC FRANKFORT 10101 W. LARAWAY RD. FRANKFORT, IL 60423
HOPEWELL SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION 1352 N CEDAR RD. NEW LENOX, IL 60451
JOLIET TOWNSHIP TRANSPORTATION CENTER 3901 OLYMPIC BLVD. JOLIET, IL 60431
LEMONT BROMBEREK CSD 113A 1135 STATE STREET LEMONT, IL 60439
KIRBY SCHOOL DISTRICT 140 16835 S ODELL AVENUE TINLEY PARK, IL 60477

In House Locations

TROY CCSD 30C 5800 W. THEODORE ST. PLAINFIELD, IL 60586
PEOTONE CUSD 207U 103 S. HARLEM AVE.  PEOTONE, IL 60468
AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS 10000 W. 167TH ST. ORLAND PARK, IL 60462
LARAWAY CCSD  1715 ROWELL AVE.  JOLIET, IL 60433
MOKENA SD 159 11244 WILLOW CREST LANE MOKENA, IL 60448
HOMER 33C 16025 CEDAR ROAD HOMER GLEN, IL 60491
STA POSTIVE CONNECTIONS 2320 W 167ST  MARKHAM, IL 60428
CHANNAHON SCHOOL DISTRICT 17 24949 S TRYON STREET CHANNAHON, IL 60410
JOLIET TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOLS DIST. 204 3901 OLYMPIC JOLIET, IL 60431