Proposed ANNUAL 1-YEAR WORK PLAN
For the period of January 1 – December 31, 2026
NYSDTSEA 2026 ANNUAL 1-YEAR WORK PLAN
The New York State Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association (NYSDTSEA)
For the period of March 1 – Dec 31st, 2026
The NYSDTSEA Executive Committee/ Board of Directors has identified the following activities/actions for 2024.
Activity Actions Milestone / Deliverable Dec 2026
Emphasis Area 1 in the NYSDTSEA Strategic Plan
1.0 Increase and expand membership, support services and benefits.
1.1 Explore approaches to increase NYSDTSEA annual revenue.
1.2 Retain and solicit additional Corporate, Institutional, Affiliate and Individual memberships.
1.3 Continue to keep members, partners and stakeholders informed on NYSDTSEA projects and activities through email news-blasts, the newsletter, the NYSDTSEA web page, social media, and web meetings.
1.4 Plan and conduct virtual training workshops to assist members with professional development opportunities.
1.5 Plan, promote and /or conduct a campaign to encourage the NYSDTSEA/NSSP involvement and solicit funds for students to attend the National ADTSEA Conference in Albany, NY.
1.6 Assist national and regional NYSDTSEA affiliates in participating at conferences and workshops when requested.
Emphasis Area 2 in the NYSDTSEA Strategic Plan
2.0 Modernize and maintain NYSDTSEA Bylaws and Constitution.
2.1 Conduct a review to modernize the NYSDTSEA Constitution and Bylaws and propose amendments to the membership. December 2026 EC/BOD/Constitution and Bylaws Committee/Staff
2.2 Establish a process for the regular review of the NYSDTSEA Constitution and Bylaws.
2 3. Support and encourage quality driver education programs by keeping the State Education Dept, Dept of Motor Vehicles NYS Health Dept, Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee and other affiliations as well as legislators.
Emphasis Areas 3 in the NYSDTSEA Strategic Plan
3.0 Review and conduct workshops with DERIC Curriculum
3.1. Support and encourage the implementation and use of the Novice Teen Driver Education and Training Administrative Standards (NTDETAS) and ANSTSE resources in support of the NTDETAS.
3.2. Support and encourage the implementation and use of NYSDTSEA Curriculum Standards.
3.3. Support and encourage quality driver education teacher/instructor preparation, training and ongoing professional development.
3.4. Support and encourage culturally equitable and accessible driver education and training.
3.5.Support and encourage the safe and effective use of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
3.6. Support State efforts to administer and oversee quality driver education programs including the use of best practices.
3.7. Educate teachers/members regarding how driver education and training fits within The Safe System Approach.
3.8. Encourage programs to complete a NHTSA State Driver Education Technical Assessment and to take advantage of ANSTSE Consultation Services. ADTSEA assistance with this.
3.9. Promote the use of data and research to enhance driver education and training programs.
Emphasis Area 4 in the NYSDTSEA Strategic Plan
4.0 Develop, edit, and/or update teacher resources and provide these on the NYSDTSEA website.
4.1 Determine teacher resources CHOP that can be used for driver education programs, instructors/teachers.
4.2 Promote ADTSEA teacher resources on the NYSDTSEA website, including recordings of virtual presentations and workshops.
4.3 Enhance the NYSDTSEA teacher credentialing program. December 2026 EC/Education and Training Committee/ Staff 4.4. Enhance partnerships and relationships with state associations, regions, national and international stakeholders.
Emphasis Area 5 in the NYSDTSEA Strategic Plan
5.0 Participate in national traffic safety conferences and meetings and participate with other national traffic safety research consortiums.
5.1 Enhance partnerships with stakeholders such as state associations, regional boards, state administrators, companies, national and international organizations, government, etc.
5.2 Participate as a member of the Association of National Stakeholders in Traffic Safety Education (ANSTSE).
5.3 Accept invitations to present at international, national, regional and local conferences on driver education and traffic safety issues.
5.4 Propose potential projects to NHTSA for possible funding. December 2026 EC/Staff
5.5 Participate in national efforts that support NYSDTSEA’s Mission, Vision and Goals, (e.g., FMCSA’s Our Roads Our Safety).
Emphasis Area 6 in the NYSDTSEA Strategic Plan
6.0 Conduct regular meetings of the NYSDTSEA Executive Committee and Board of Directors via ZOOM
6.1 Attend periodic Zoom meetings with ADTSEA planning committees where NYSDTSEA involvement is requested.
6.2 Participate in periodic Zoom meetings with the Dept of Health and DERIC Committee members and participate in DERIC workshops.
Joint Membership with ADTSEA has now been established!
NEWS FLASH!
NYSDTSEA Partners with ADTSEA
We are pleased to announce our joint membership with ADTSEA for 2025!
Members will now receive a NYSDTSEA - New York State Association membership
as well as ADTSEA and NETSEA memberships.
All FOR $50 !!
Together we can make a difference.
Use the link on the homepage to be directed to membership form.
Don't forget to select New York for the membership discount.
NYSDTSEA Partners with ADTSEA
We are pleased to announce our joint membership with ADTSEA for 2025!
Members will now receive a NYSDTSEA - New York State Association membership
as well as ADTSEA and NETSEA memberships.
All FOR $50 !!
Together we can make a difference.
Use the link on the homepage to be directed to membership form.
Don't forget to select New York for the membership discount.
Select the Join/Renew Button on the homepage on the website.
NY State Education News
Review Covid-19 guidance below. Most current Info. 12/2023.
NEW INFORMATION FROM NYS DMV
Information Regarding Updates to DMV Manual Materials
Online Driver Manual
https://dmv.ny.gov/new-york-state-drivers-manual-practice-tests
1. New Point Applications for Violations
2. Road Test/Pre-Licensing Changes
3. Responsibility Assessment Information
Online Driver Manual
https://dmv.ny.gov/new-york-state-drivers-manual-practice-tests
1. New Point Applications for Violations
2. Road Test/Pre-Licensing Changes
3. Responsibility Assessment Information
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