Crossing Guard Training

The ATRC offers Crossing Guard Training in a “Train-the-Trainer” format where participants learn Crossing Guard roles and responsibilities, relevant laws and traffic regulations, and proper crossing techniques.

School Crossing Guards play an integral role in fostering a safe and comfortable environment for students walking and bicycling to school. Crossing Guards can help create gaps in traffic on busy neighborhood collector roads, remind drivers of the presence of people walking, help instill safe walking skills in students and their families, and indicate when people driving should yield.

Training is an essential step to help ensure that Crossing Guards are performing their duties properly and safely. Participants typically attend one virtual or classroom training session and one in-person practical training to be fully trained.

Training dates will be announced as they are scheduled.

To request more information about the Crossing Guard Training and upcoming training dates, email ATRC@dot.ca.gov

Additional Crossing Guard Resources

School Crossing Guard Administration & Training Guidelines

The Guidelines outline program administration considerations as well as provide train-the-trainer information for Crossing Guard Trainers. The goal of these Guidelines is to promote standardized training to newly employed Crossing Guards, as well as seasoned Crossing Guards, to help them understand their roles and responsibilities, learn about relevant laws and traffic regulations, practice proper crossing techniques, and foster safe school environments.

Recorded Webinar: Update on California’s Crossing Guard Training Program, Guidelines & Resources

This webinar provides information about the California School Crossing Guard Training Program and the updated School Crossing Guard Administration and Training Guidelines, including considerations for hiring and running a Crossing Guard program.