Check with these Institutions for up-to-date schedules.
NYS Teacher Preparation
for High School Driver Education Programs
SUNY BROOME
SUNY Broome offers driver education teacher preparation courses through a partnership with their Community Education Program. The program is designed to help educators keep up with current information and techniques affecting driver education programs. Designed for busy teachers who might not be able to take all components on-campus, SUNY BROOME's classes are blended with campus meetings, ZOOM classes & online work.
Pre Requisite: Teachers applying for SUNY BROOME's program must have at least a 7-12th grade or K-12 high school certification, as this program is only open for certified teachers. (K-6 and some Administration certificates are restricted for only the Behind the Wheel component of a program.) Contact them directly for more information.
To Register Call 607 778-5012 for details.
SUNY Oswego also has a Graduate program for those without a certified teaching certificate. Contact them directly for more information.
Both programs consist of four courses, mostly online zoom with some flexibility of time and dates. One of the four courses, Traffic Safety 2, has a hands-on component where teachers must meet either at SUNY OSWEGO or at SUNY BROOME campus for hands-on coursework. An extension site may be scheduled if enrollment for an off campus site is met. Call for details.
The other courses are blended; meetings and work is done online or field trips. The course content is based on certification requirements in New York State and meets the NYSDTSEA recommendations.. The programs offers flexibility, both online training and practical learning and allows you to finish the coursework for driver education in 12 months. However, it is preferred to break the coursework up and suggested that teachers have one year of practical experience before taking the last courses. Teachers have up to four years to complete all the coursework
TSE 540 Risk Assessment ( no pre requisite ) A general safety course which includes special related topics of drinking, drowsy, distracted and deadly driving problems associated with the causation of accidents and collisions.
TSE 550 "Traffic Safety 1" - Improving Classroom Instruction (Enrolled for 2 phase program. 7-12 Teacher certification in approved subject area, valid acceptable driver's license and record.)
TSE 570 " Traffic Safety 2" - Improving Laboratory Instruction (Concurrently enrolled in Traffic Safety2)
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TSE 590 Problems, Trends and Issues In Driver Education - Instructional techniques, material development, out reach for associated driver safety programs.
Recognition of course completion is awarded through partnership with SUNY Broome, a fully accredited institution and ADTSEA, American Driver Traffic Safety Education Association . The course work is transferable to many states across the country. Courses are adapted to meet all requirements for New York state teaching requirements.
Teachers can register at SUNY Broome 607- 778-5012. This program is a community education program that is not supported by any college tuition programs and does not qualify for any college or university major, minor or elective. Professional Development credit is supported by a transcript. Email the instructor at for more information. [email protected]
Note: Traffic Safety 1 and Traffic Safety 2 coursework must be completed for a transcript to be issued so that submission for provisional teaching can be approved by State Education Dept.
SUNY OSWEGO
Good driving habits start in the classroom. Schools everywhere are in need of more qualified Driver and Traffic Safety educators as current instructors retire. SUNY Oswego is one of the few colleges in the state that offers flexible online training and practical learning that allows you to finish your certification for driver education in less than 12 months. Undergraduate and graduate applications accepted.
For more information go to this site: http://www.oswego.edu
SFE 550 Fundamentals of Safety
Study of the fundamentals of safety including the accident problem and the societal impact, causation, and counter measures of accidents. Also, safety in the workplace, Occupational and Health and Safety Act regulations, home, school and recreational safety, traffic safety, and disaster safety. 3 Credits.
SFE 551 Driver and Traffic Safety Education (class/lab)
For experienced teachers desiring to meet New York State qualifications for instruction in secondary schools; prepares students to organize, teach and administer driver education. Emphasis is placed on materials and methods of teaching both the classroom and practice phases of a high school program. 6 Credits.
SFE 560 Trends and Problems in Driver Education
For in-service teachers and supervisors of driver education. Selected instructional, supervisory and psychological aspects of traffic safety. Advanced techniques of instruction, new resources, research and professional problems. Prerequisite: teaching or supervisory experience in driver education. 3 Credits.
As each person's situation is unique, your best source of information is by contacting the Department of Vocational Teacher Preparation office. Call 315.312.2480 to receive information or to arrange for a phone or live appointment.
This information is taken from the NYS DRIVER ED GUIDELINES
XI. DTSE TEACHER Qualifications
https://www.nysed.gov/career-technical-education/driver-and-traffic-safety-education-dtse
https://www.nysed.gov/sites/default/files/programs/career-technical-education/nys-dtseguidelinesaugust2015.pdf
1. To become approved by the NYSDMV as a DTSE (MV-283 lecture) teacher, the NYSED must verify teacher credentials prior to recommending approval to the NYSDMV.
The following is used by the NYSED to secure such verification:
A. application for Approval as Teacher of Driver and Traffic Safety Education (DE-2);
B. an original college transcript documenting completion of appropriate DTSE pre-service teacher courses (12 college credits) no older than five years;
C. copy of NYSED secondary classroom teaching certificate (see parts 4-6 below); and
D. copy of NYS driver’s license, or out of state driver’s license with certified driving abstract. Note: Abstracts must not be copies, faxes, or Web based print-outs, and must be dated within 30 days of receipt of form DE-2.
2. The teacher must possess a valid driver’s license devoid of any suspensions and/or revocations in the past two (2) years prior to application. The teacher must be experienced as a licensed driver for at least two (2) years and must maintain an acceptable driving record as determined by the NYSDMV.
3. The teacher must be at least 21 years of age to apply for an MV-283 card. Note: Please see V & T Law 501.5 (a) (ii): Learners' permits. (a) The commissioner shall issue learner's permits as provided in this article. Such permit shall be valid only (ii) when the holder is under the immediate supervision and control of a person at least twenty-one years of age who holds a license valid in this state for the operation of the type of vehicle being operated
4. Applicants who hold a NYS secondary teacher certificate are eligible to receive an MV 283 with an “All Approved” designation, allowing them to deliver NYS-DTSE classroom and laboratory instruction in public and non-public schools. (See items 16-19 in this section below.)
5. Applicants who hold a New York City secondary teacher certificate are eligible to receive an MV-283 with a “Restricted” designation, allowing them to deliver NYS-DTSE classroom and laboratory instruction in NYC public schools, NYS-DTSE laboratory instruction in public schools outside of NYC, or NYS-DTSE classroom and laboratory instruction in non-public schools. 13
6. Applicants not holding a NYS secondary teacher certificate are eligible to receive an MV 283 with a “Restricted” designation, allowing them to deliver NYS-DTSE laboratory instruction in public and non-public schools and NYS-DTSE classroom instruction in non public schools. This includes uncertified teachers, Early Childhood teachers, Childhood Education (elementary) teachers, or Student Support Services teachers. (See items 16-19 in this section below.)
7. An applying NYS-DTSE teacher may possess an out-of-state driver’s license and maintain an out-of-state residence. All teachers in this category must submit a copy of their certified driving abstract along with their Application for Approval as Teacher of Driver and Traffic Safety Education (DE-2).
8. An approved NYS-DTSE teacher who possesses an out-of-state driver’s license must furnish their driving abstract to their employer upon being newly hired, prior to their school applying for course approval, and prior to each DTSE course being offered. The NYSDMV and the NYSED reserves the right to request the driving abstract of out-of-state NYS-DTSE teachers at any time.
9. A teacher whose credentials (teacher certification, driver’s license, etc.) that were used to acquire their MV-283 card expire, are lost, or revoked must surrender their NYSDMV issued DTSE card/certification (MV-283) as well.
10. NYS-DTSE teachers who voluntarily surrender their out-of-state driver’s license must notify the NYSDMV.
11. A NYS-DTSE card/certificate (MV-283) is automatically rescinded once the teacher no longer holds a valid driver license. Individuals must reapply for a NYS-DTSE card/certificate (MV-283) upon driver license restoration.
12. If convicted of any driving alcohol conviction such as Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI), approval will be rescinded for a minimum period of two (2) years.
13. All NYS-DTSE teachers may be subject to a periodic review of their driver’s license records. 14 Requirements & Application
14. The procedure for obtaining NYS-DTSE teacher approval is as follows:
A. The applicant must complete form DE-2 and submit it to the NYSED along with all relevant documentation.
B. Upon NYSED and NYSDMV approval, a NYS DTSE card/license (MV-283) will be issued by the NYSDMV. MV-283 must be carried at all times while delivering DTSE instruction.
15. There are two NYS-DTSE approval types: Provisional and Permanent. NOTE: Forms for NYS-DTSE Course Approval (DE-1) and DTSE Application for Approval as Teacher of Driver and Traffic Education (DE-2) are available at: http://www.p12.nysed.g ov/cte/de/forms.html. Card
16. There are two designations for NYS-DTSE approval: Restricted and All Approved (See parts 4 6 above)
17. Completion of the Basic Driver Education Teacher Preparation course(s) is/are a requirement to apply for Provisional approval as a NYS-DTSE teacher. (6 credit hours) Note: Individuals submitting transcripts depicting DTSE teacher preparation courses that are older than five years will be required to take a “refresher” course designated by this office.
18. Completion of Basic Driver Education Teacher Preparation, Risk Management, and Trends and Problems in Driver Education are required to apply for Permanent approval as a NYS-DTSE teacher. (12 credit hours) Note: Individuals whose Provisional MV-283 credential has been expired for more than five years will be required to take a “refresher” course designated by this office.
19. Basic Driver Education Teacher Preparation (6 credits) is a prerequisite of Trends and Problems in Driver Education (3 credits). MV-283 teacher applications will only be considered by individuals who have taken the courses in this designated order.
20. Provisional approval may be issued for up to four years. An individual may apply for Permanent approval at any time; however, Provisional approval may not be issued to an individual more than once.
XI. DTSE TEACHER Qualifications
https://www.nysed.gov/career-technical-education/driver-and-traffic-safety-education-dtse
https://www.nysed.gov/sites/default/files/programs/career-technical-education/nys-dtseguidelinesaugust2015.pdf
1. To become approved by the NYSDMV as a DTSE (MV-283 lecture) teacher, the NYSED must verify teacher credentials prior to recommending approval to the NYSDMV.
The following is used by the NYSED to secure such verification:
A. application for Approval as Teacher of Driver and Traffic Safety Education (DE-2);
B. an original college transcript documenting completion of appropriate DTSE pre-service teacher courses (12 college credits) no older than five years;
C. copy of NYSED secondary classroom teaching certificate (see parts 4-6 below); and
D. copy of NYS driver’s license, or out of state driver’s license with certified driving abstract. Note: Abstracts must not be copies, faxes, or Web based print-outs, and must be dated within 30 days of receipt of form DE-2.
2. The teacher must possess a valid driver’s license devoid of any suspensions and/or revocations in the past two (2) years prior to application. The teacher must be experienced as a licensed driver for at least two (2) years and must maintain an acceptable driving record as determined by the NYSDMV.
3. The teacher must be at least 21 years of age to apply for an MV-283 card. Note: Please see V & T Law 501.5 (a) (ii): Learners' permits. (a) The commissioner shall issue learner's permits as provided in this article. Such permit shall be valid only (ii) when the holder is under the immediate supervision and control of a person at least twenty-one years of age who holds a license valid in this state for the operation of the type of vehicle being operated
4. Applicants who hold a NYS secondary teacher certificate are eligible to receive an MV 283 with an “All Approved” designation, allowing them to deliver NYS-DTSE classroom and laboratory instruction in public and non-public schools. (See items 16-19 in this section below.)
5. Applicants who hold a New York City secondary teacher certificate are eligible to receive an MV-283 with a “Restricted” designation, allowing them to deliver NYS-DTSE classroom and laboratory instruction in NYC public schools, NYS-DTSE laboratory instruction in public schools outside of NYC, or NYS-DTSE classroom and laboratory instruction in non-public schools. 13
6. Applicants not holding a NYS secondary teacher certificate are eligible to receive an MV 283 with a “Restricted” designation, allowing them to deliver NYS-DTSE laboratory instruction in public and non-public schools and NYS-DTSE classroom instruction in non public schools. This includes uncertified teachers, Early Childhood teachers, Childhood Education (elementary) teachers, or Student Support Services teachers. (See items 16-19 in this section below.)
7. An applying NYS-DTSE teacher may possess an out-of-state driver’s license and maintain an out-of-state residence. All teachers in this category must submit a copy of their certified driving abstract along with their Application for Approval as Teacher of Driver and Traffic Safety Education (DE-2).
8. An approved NYS-DTSE teacher who possesses an out-of-state driver’s license must furnish their driving abstract to their employer upon being newly hired, prior to their school applying for course approval, and prior to each DTSE course being offered. The NYSDMV and the NYSED reserves the right to request the driving abstract of out-of-state NYS-DTSE teachers at any time.
9. A teacher whose credentials (teacher certification, driver’s license, etc.) that were used to acquire their MV-283 card expire, are lost, or revoked must surrender their NYSDMV issued DTSE card/certification (MV-283) as well.
10. NYS-DTSE teachers who voluntarily surrender their out-of-state driver’s license must notify the NYSDMV.
11. A NYS-DTSE card/certificate (MV-283) is automatically rescinded once the teacher no longer holds a valid driver license. Individuals must reapply for a NYS-DTSE card/certificate (MV-283) upon driver license restoration.
12. If convicted of any driving alcohol conviction such as Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI), approval will be rescinded for a minimum period of two (2) years.
13. All NYS-DTSE teachers may be subject to a periodic review of their driver’s license records. 14 Requirements & Application
14. The procedure for obtaining NYS-DTSE teacher approval is as follows:
A. The applicant must complete form DE-2 and submit it to the NYSED along with all relevant documentation.
B. Upon NYSED and NYSDMV approval, a NYS DTSE card/license (MV-283) will be issued by the NYSDMV. MV-283 must be carried at all times while delivering DTSE instruction.
15. There are two NYS-DTSE approval types: Provisional and Permanent. NOTE: Forms for NYS-DTSE Course Approval (DE-1) and DTSE Application for Approval as Teacher of Driver and Traffic Education (DE-2) are available at: http://www.p12.nysed.g ov/cte/de/forms.html. Card
16. There are two designations for NYS-DTSE approval: Restricted and All Approved (See parts 4 6 above)
17. Completion of the Basic Driver Education Teacher Preparation course(s) is/are a requirement to apply for Provisional approval as a NYS-DTSE teacher. (6 credit hours) Note: Individuals submitting transcripts depicting DTSE teacher preparation courses that are older than five years will be required to take a “refresher” course designated by this office.
18. Completion of Basic Driver Education Teacher Preparation, Risk Management, and Trends and Problems in Driver Education are required to apply for Permanent approval as a NYS-DTSE teacher. (12 credit hours) Note: Individuals whose Provisional MV-283 credential has been expired for more than five years will be required to take a “refresher” course designated by this office.
19. Basic Driver Education Teacher Preparation (6 credits) is a prerequisite of Trends and Problems in Driver Education (3 credits). MV-283 teacher applications will only be considered by individuals who have taken the courses in this designated order.
20. Provisional approval may be issued for up to four years. An individual may apply for Permanent approval at any time; however, Provisional approval may not be issued to an individual more than once.
ADED
American Driver Education for the Disabled
https://www.aded.net/
Interested in working with special need drivers. This Association is all about that. Not only do they have National and Regional meetings but they also conduct workshops that may interest driver education teachers who are looking to use their teaching skills with a different population of students. Learn more by clicking on the above website or cutting and pasting it into your browser.
Teacher Preparation institutions provide the Association with information about coursework they offer. For more information contact ADED directly.
Interested in working with special need drivers. This Association is all about that. Not only do they have National and Regional meetings but they also conduct workshops that may interest driver education teachers who are looking to use their teaching skills with a different population of students. Learn more by clicking on the above website or cutting and pasting it into your browser.
Teacher Preparation institutions provide the Association with information about coursework they offer. For more information contact ADED directly.
