Bus Driver Training Classroom Schedule 2025-2026

SCDE Bus Driver Training Class Schedule

The classroom training agenda fully combines SCDE and Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) elements across all four days of instruction. For this reason, individuals who already have a Class A or Class B CDL with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements will need to complete the entire class. 

In compliance with the ELDT required under 49 CFR Part 380, this training, coupled with the SCDE classroom curriculum, is intended to assist driver candidates with the written tests they will take at the DMV to obtain a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP). Participants in this training MUST have a copy of the current SCDMV Commercial Driver’s Manual, which is available as a free download at https://www.scdmvonline.com/Forms-And-Manuals or which may be purchased at any SCDMV location.

Trainees will need access to a computer, tablet, or similar device and a reliable internet connection to participate in classroom training.

SCDE will conduct initial school bus driver classroom instruction via Microsoft Teams on the following dates:

•  Daytime sessions generally run daily from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM.
• Evening sessions run daily from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
• Participants will enroll through their school district transportation department.
• District transportation departments will need to assist driver candidates set up their Moodle accounts prior to the first day of instruction.

Annual In-Service

• School Districts may choose to utilize online classroom instruction to meet annual inservice requirements.
• In addition to meeting annual in-service hour requirements, online classroom training covers the required material for all certificates (Type A and Type B) including:
  • at railroad crossings
  • in the event of mechanical failure
  • in the event of an accident
  • for bus evacuations

As a reminder, to qualify for continued certification, Type A certificate holders will need a minimum of 10 hours of in-service by June 30 each year. Type B certificate holders will need a minimum of 2 hours.