2026 MAPT Regional Conference - Zone 2

The Maine Association for Pupil Transportation (MAPT), a statewide professional organization dedicated to supporting student transportation across Maine, is hosting its 2026 regional conferences. These events provide high-quality professional development, hands-on training, networking opportunities, and skills competitions for transportation professionals from across Maine. Each MAPT regional conference features a full day of targeted training sessions and skills events, designed to promote safety, leadership, and operational excellence in student transportation. The events bring together transportation staff from various school administrative units (SAUs) statewide to strengthen best practices, enhance collaboration, and recognize professional achievement. The agenda includes a 7:30-8 a.m. check-in, with coffee, breakfast, and lunch provided throughout the day, ending with an awards ceremony at 2 p.m. Sessions include: Drivers' Skills Competition, Secure It All – Hands-On Securement Training, From Mirrors to Mindset: Safety starts with awareness, Operational Readiness and School Bus Egress (Simulated Smoke), Round Table for Directors, and Open Forum – Moderated Discussion for Drivers, Bus Monitors, and Mechanics. MAPT partners with the Maine Department of Education (DOE), SAUs, and school leaders to ensure student transportation teams are driven by safety.