OAPT Conference
& Trade Show 2026
June 14-17, 2026
The Ohioan Hotel and Event Center | Lewis Center, OH
NAPT PDS Course Offerings
Registration Details
OAPT is offering several NAPT PDS Courses during the 2026 Annual Conference and Trade Show. Please see detailed list below.
If you need assistance with membership or registration, we’re happy to help.
Contact us at info@oapt.org
Online Registration Options
Sunday, June 14
- PDS 101 (Student Transportation Orientation) 8:00am - 5:00pm
- PDS 204 (Team Communications Strategies) 8:00am - 12:00pm
- PDS 205 (Managing the Media) 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Monday, June 15
- PDS 401 (Managing Human Resources I) 8:00am - 12:00pm
- PDS 302 (Budget Development) 8:00am - 12:00pm
- PDS 402 (Managing Human Resources: Employee Relations) 1:00pm - 5:00pm
- PDS 304 (Best Practices when Collecting, Analyzing and Using Data) 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Tuesday, June 16
- PDS 601 (School Bus Routing & Scheduling I) 8:00am - 12:00pm
- PDS 501 (Overseeing a Fleet Maintenance Program) 8:00am - 12:00pm
- PDS 602 (School Bus Routing & Scheduling II) 1:00pm - 5:00pm
- PDS 506 (Transportation Facility Planning) 1:00pm - 5:00pm
- PDS 701 (Introduction to Leadership & Management) 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Payment Information
Forms of Payment Accepted
All registrations must be paid in full or accompanied by a purchase order prior to the conference. Submission of registration constitutes a commitment to full payment.
⚠️ For security and liability reasons, credit card information will not be accepted via email. All credit card payments must be processed through our secure system.
Payments by Check
Please mail checks to:
OAPT
98 Commerce Park Dr.
Westerville, OH 43082
Please allow up to 30 days for U.S. mail delivery.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Full refund for written cancellation requests received before May 1, 2026
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50% refund for written cancellation requests received on or after May 1, 2026
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No refunds will be issued once the first conference session has begun
Additional notes:
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Telephone cancellations will not be accepted
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No-shows or failure to cancel will be billed at the full registration rate
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Substitutions are permitted at any time
To substitute an attendee, email info@oapt.org with the substitute’s name and contact information.
Special Needs
If you have special needs or dietary restrictions, please include them in the appropriate section of the registration form so we can best support your participation.
Hotel Reservations
The Ohioan Hotel and Event Center | Lewis Center
A limited block of rooms has been reserved for conference attendees.
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Room rate: $145 per night + tax
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Discounted rate available until the block is full
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Last day to book at the group rate: Thursday, May 14, 2026
To reserve by phone, call 614-880-4300 and provide the group code.
Please remember to bring your tax-exempt documentation at check-in, if applicable.
