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:
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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.
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You must sign up for a class ahead of time.
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Due to space limitations, walk-ins may not be allowed to participate in class.
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No Children or Visitors are allowed in Bus Classes.
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Please be prompt. Anyone more than 5 minutes late will not be admitted to the class.
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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.
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Please bring a pen or pencil.
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Please bring food or beverages based on the time that you will be attending the class.
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The Refresher Class is a 2-hour session. The Initial Class is an 8-hour session. See available schedule for more details.
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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.
2024 Initial Bus Safety Class Schedule
| Date | Time | Location |
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| 11/20/2024 & 11/21/2024 | 4:30PM-8:30PM | ABC Frankfort |
| 11/20/2024 & 11/21/2024 | 4:30PM-8:30PM | First Student Crest Hill Trans. Center |
| 11/23/2024 | 8:00AM-5:00PM | First Student Crest Hill Trans. Center |
| 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 |
2024 Refresher Bus Safety Class Schedule
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2024 | 5:00PM-7:00PM | Lincoln-Way 210 Trans. Center |
| 12/12/2024 | 5:00PM-7:00PM | ABC Frankfort |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 03/27/2025 | 5:00PM-7:00PM | ABC Frankfort |
| 04/10/2025 | 5:00PM-7:00PM | ABC Frankfort |
| 04/17/2025 | 5:00PM-7:00PM | ABC Frankfort |
| 05/08/2025 | 5:00PM-7:00PM | ABC Frankfort |
| 05/29/2025 | 5:00PM-7:00PM | ABC Frankfort |
2024 First Division Class Schedule
| Date | Time | Location |
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| 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 |