Crossing Guard Training

The Iowa Safe Routes to School program announces an online training for crossing guards.  This program is delivered by crossing guard instructors from the Iowa Bicycle Coalition.  The training reviews the tips and techniques for safe crossing practices.  

The Iowa Safe Routes to School program has replicated much from successful programs like the Florida DOT Crossing Guard Training Program.  The goal of the training is to improve the safety of crossing guard controlled intersections by using uniform crossing techniques.  

Crossing guards can be an asset to a good safe routes to school program.  Safe Routes to School works to encourage more kids to walk or ride bicycles to school.  In 1969, 42% of kids walked or bicycled to school.  Today, less than 15% of kids ride or walk to school.  Traffic safety is the number one concern of surveyed parents.  Crossing guard training takes steps to address that concern.  

Beginning in November 2009, the Iowa Bicycle Coalition's Safe Routes to School program started traveling across the state providing a its free Adult School Crossing Guard Trainer Course. This is the first uniform training program for school crossing guards in Iowa.

The course is specifically geared for school or community crossing guards and supervisors such as school officials, law enforcement officers, or any persons who will be training the local crossing guards. It is a half-day course, starting at 10 AM and ending at 2 PM. The course covers proper crossing guard techniques, laws, policies, procedures, hazards and safety issues.
Questions regarding this course should be directed to Mark Wyatt, at the Iowa Bicycle Coalition, saferoutes@iowabicyclecoalition.org or call 515.309.2867.

 

Crossing Guard Training Module 1 Hazards
 
Crossing Guard Module 2 Law
 
Crossing Guard Training Module 3 Safety
 
Crossing Guard Module 4 Roles
 
Crossing Guard Module 6 Practical
 
Crossing Guard Training Module 7 Policies