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State Conference

The State Conference is back! We are going to be face to face this year on May 4,5,& 6. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Driver Education

The IHSCDEA has partnered with University of St. Francis College of Education to provide Driver Education courses for educators interested in pursuing a Driver Education endorsement.

Hall of Fame

Since our inception in the early Fifties, the IHSCDEA has a group of distinguished individuals recognized for their commitment and dedication to Illinois driver education and traffic safety.

We recognize individual instructors every year who are outstanding educators. The purpose of these award is to give recognition to driver and traffic safety education teachers who exemplify the highest standards of their profession

Current News

Stay up to date with news and opportunities in the Driver Ed. community.

Illinois School Safety Project

The ILLINOIS Student Safety Program (ISSP) HAS BEEN created BY GILLESPIE HIGH SCHOOL MPACT’D (Miners Preparing and Caring for Teen Driving) WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE IHSCDEA (ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE AND DRIVER EDUCATION ASSOCIATION) JANUARY OF 2020.

State Farm Grant Series

The State Farm grant series is back! We are hosting a three part virtual workshop on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) with a focus on teaching students with special needs. The dates and times for the workshops are:

Module 1 - NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE

Module 2 – NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE

Module 3 – NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE

Illinois Schools Incorporate Driving Simulators into Classroom Curriculum

VDI has installed over 130 driving simulators in Illinois school districts including Community High School District 94, Hinsdale South High School District 86, Hinsdale Central High School District 86, Libertyville High School, Valley View Community Union School District 365U, West Aurora School District 129, Wheaton Community Unit School District 200 and more...

Job Openings

Looking for job opportunities in the Driver Education field or do you wish to post an opening? This is your place for both.

grants & curriculum

Take a look at some of the grant opportunities and curriculum offered to Driver Education programs.

Pedestrian/Bicycle Safety Grant

The ISSP and the IPHA are excited to announce that eligibility to apply for one of the ISSP grants has been EXPANDED.

Electric Vehicles for Education

The ComEd Electric Vehicles (EVs) For Education Program is available to public schools in the ComEd service territory that operate an internal Driver Education Program and meet other specific eligibility requirements as described in this document. IHSCDEA Has developed a companion curriculum to help teachers educate their students about E-V's. Click HERE to view the curriculum.

Apply for A comed EV's 4 ED Grant here!

State Farm Contact Reporting

If you have used any State Farm resources or had a State Farm agent speak at your school, please take a moment to fill out this form.

Think First Injury Prevention Program

Because a leading cause of injury is motor vehicle crashes, we place an emphasis on traffic safety, teenage drivers, and current crash research.

Bike Safety Quiz

a first-of-its-kind resource developed by Ride Illinois that teaches adults, children, motorists, and truck drivers how to share the road safely.

ABOUT IHSCDEA

The Illinois High School & College Driver Education Association is a professional teaching organization that was established in 1952. We are composed primarily of high school and college driver education instructors, supervisors, coordinators and safety enthusiasts throughout Illinois. We have over 700 members & represent over 600 public high schools in Illinois.

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Illinois Driver Education Endorsement Programs

MEMBERSHIP THAT MATTERS

Our members receive many benefits that are crucial to the profession. There is regular communication on important news as well as information for better teaching.