Do you teach classroom or behind-the-wheel components of a traffic safety education program?

Western Oregon University's Division of Extended Programs offers the necessary classes to fulfill the state's certification requirement.
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WOU/ODOT Driver Education Mentor Program
If you need a duplicate certificate for courses that you or an employee previously completed, please fill out this order form.
Calendar of Courses for 2008
NOTE: Courses meet on all dates listed. Unless previously arranged with instructor, participants must attend all course meetings in order to pass the course.
| Foundations of Traffic Safety Education - 4 credits (approx. 40 hours) |
| September 6-7, 20-21, and 27-28 |
Saturday - Sunday, 8:30-5:30 |
Sherman County Senior/Community Center in Moro ( 18 miles south of Biggs Junction) |
| September 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 |
Saturday - Sunday, 8:30-5:30 |
Clackamas CC Harmony/OIT Campus OIT |
| Fundamentals of Classroom Traffic Safety Instruction - 4 credits (approx. 40 hours) |
| October 11-12, 25-26, Nov 1-2 |
Saturday - Sunday, 8:30-5:30 |
Clackamas CC Harmony/OIT Campus OIT |
| Fundamentals of Behind-the-Wheel Instruction - 4 credits (approx. 40 hours) |
| November 8-9, 15-16, 22-23 |
Saturday - Sunday, 8:30-5:30 |
Clackamas CC Harmony/OIT Campus OIT |
2006 National Teacher of the Year
Rich Hanson, an adjunct instructor for WOU’s Traffic Safety Education program, was named “2006 Teacher of the Year” by the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association (ADTSEA) and the American Automobile Association (AAA). This award was presented at
ADTSEA’s annual conference held in August in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The award recognizes integrityand excellence in teaching.
Rich has been a driver education instructor since 2002, and has been highly involved in further developing quality driver education programs throughout the state. He is a valuable asset to WOU’s Traffic Safety Education program, and studentswho take his courses seem to agree!
Photo: Rich Hanson, left, with Dr. William Van Tassel, manager of Driver Training Operations, AAA National Office.
To see the full ODOT press release, please click here.
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Mandate According to Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 737-015, "all traffic safety education course instructors shall...complete a Division-approved course of study." All individuals who are interested in becoming involved in a traffic safety education program OR individuals already involved in a traffic safety education program who wish to work toward the certification requirement must enroll in at least two of the following three courses:
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Foundations of Traffic Safety Education (FTSE) |
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This course is required and must be successfully completed prior to enrolling in either of the next two courses. |
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Fundamentals of Classroom Traffic Safety Instruction (FOC) |
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Successful completion certifies individual to be able to instruct in the classroom. |
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Fundamentals of Behind-the-Wheel Instruction (BTW) |
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Successful completion certifies individual to be able to instruct in a vehicle. |
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Registration Information Those interested in registering
for a course must fill out a registration
form and submit it to the
Division of Extended Programs (DEP)
at Western Oregon University.
(Adobe
Reader is required to view
and print the form). You should register at least one week prior to
the class start date in order
to be assured of your participation
in the class.
The instructor
will NOT be able to register you
at the class site.
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Cost When registering for the course, each participant is required to purchase a set of materials ($95 for FTSE, $35 for BTW, and $35 for FOC). Materials from the Foundations course are used in each successive course.
Tuition for each course ($390) is paid by a grant from ODOT's Transportation Safety Division. This grant pays tuition one time per class. If a registrant receives an "F" and chooses to retake a course, they are responsible for paying the $390 tuition.
College Credit Those wishing to take Traffic Safety Education classes for graduate credit can do so at a cost of $50 per credit. Earning academic credit requires the completion of a graduate-level project within six weeks of the conclusion of the course. Participants must register and pay for the credits before the last class meeting.
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Refunds To cancel registration and receive a refund of material fees paid, a cancellation notice must be faxed to 503-838-8473 or e-mailed to extend@wou.edu prior to the first class meeting. Your request must be in writing and signed.
There is no refund for credit tuition, but by dropping the credit option before the second class meeting, you will have no grade responsibility. Your request must be in writing and signed. Due to the time-sensitive nature, we recommend you fax (503-838-8473) your request to drop the credit option.
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