Parent Tips

Please read: The Application Process
This is NEW as of Spring 2008!

An Application and Policy Statement is available here in WORD format: for 2008
...also available in Acrobat Reader (pdf) format
A calendar for 2008-2009 school year is available here in WORD format: Calendar
APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED FROM ALL OF CHITTENDEN COUNTY
Summer Class cost - $735.00 - Subject to Change.
School Year - $695.00 if less than 11 students - 12 or more $645.00 - Subject to Change.

There are current openings for WINTER SESSION 2008

Tips for Parents

1: When you drive, set a good example for your teenager.

2: Have frequent, short, well-planned practice sessions (not more than 30 minutes before a stretch break).

3: Patience is the name of the game. Try to be calm and relaxed to instill confidence.

4: Never assume your teenager knows what you want them to do.

5: Give all directions well in advance of the maneuver.

6: Give all directions clearly and calmly. i.e.: "At the next intersection, turn Right."

7: Help with steering in advance of trouble.

8: When braking is needed, inform the student early.

9: Make positive remarks frequently. Reward success with pride.

10: Advance to more difficult situations only at the comfort level of both the new driver and the parent.

Good Luck !!

This page first appeared in a parent / student guide developed by the Traffic Safety Education coordinator and the Spokane Public Schools T.S.E. curriculum review committee. It was revised by the T.S.E. cooperative staff at the Educational Service District 101 in the State of Washington.

All Driver Educators commend the State of Washington for their commitment to the advancement of driver education nation wide.

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