Professional Learning
Driver Education professional learning aims to support educators in delivering high-quality, standards-based instruction that promotes safe driving practices, meets state requirements, and addresses the diverse needs of student learners.
Professional learning is essential for driver education teachers to stay current with emerging traffic safety research, evolving laws and regulations, effective instructional strategies, and the integration of technology and data-driven practices in the classroom and behind-the-wheel settings.
The opportunities listed below are available for school divisions and teachers to enhance their expertise, meet licensure or endorsement requirements, and strengthen the overall effectiveness of their driver education programs.
Upcoming Professional Learning Opportunities
| Date and Time | Topic |
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April 14, 2026 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. |
Crash Data Exploration |
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May 12, 2026 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. |
90-Minute Parent Teen Component Best Practices |
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June 9, 2026 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. |
Module 13/In-Car Revisions and Updates |
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August 11, 2026 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. |
TBD |
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September 8, 2026 9 a.m. - noon |
DE Webinar - Various Topics from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
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October 13, 2026 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. |
TBD |
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November 10, 2026 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. |
TBD |
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December 8, 2026 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. |
TBD |