Educational Programs

Instructors Certification

All of Broward County Public Schools' Driver’s Education instructors are state-certified. Certification in Driver’s Education requires successful completion of three high-level, college Driver’s Education courses.

After the courses are completed, instructors send their transcripts to Florida’s Department of Education (DOE). The Florida DOE then does a final check before the endorsement is added to their teaching certificates.

The Florida DOE checks their criminal background, driving records, and ensures that the curriculum was completed at an accredited university.

Drivers Education Teacher Endorsement Program

In order to become a Driver's Education Instructor, you must complete 3 college level courses to become endorsed through the State of Florida. Broward County Public Schools has partnered with Nova Southeastern University and is offering the endorsement program. All of the courses need to be taken in a sequential order. Classes will be offered during the summer.

Additional information on endorsement classes

For additional information, please reach out to Dillon Giorgis at 754 321-1871.

Driver's Ed Quick Links

Lost Certificate

Once students successfully complete the Driver’s Education course and pass either the Class E Knowledge Exam (learner’s permit) or the Class E Skills Exam (driver’s license), they may visit the DMV to obtain their license. The DMV uses a paperless system, and student records are submitted electronically through the FLHSMV Idemia system.

Before visiting the DMV, we strongly recommend reviewing our Permit and License Testing page to ensure you’re fully prepared and to help avoid any potential issues during your visit. If you encounter any problems at the DMV that cannot be resolved on-site, please contact your test administrator via email. Contact information is provided to students after they successfully pass their exam.

Permit and License Testing

When a student successfully completes Driver’s Ed and passes the Class E Knowledge (learner’s permit) or Skills (License) exam, they can go to their local DMV office to get their learner’s permit or driver’s license following the last day of class. On the occasion a student encounters a problem at the DMV, please follow these helpful hints to mitigate risks of being turned away:
Learner’s Permit: If a DMV agent states that your test result or the Driver Education Traffic Safety (DETS) course is not on your account, please kindly ask for a supervisor and have them contact the FLHSMV Field Support Help Desk to resolve the issue. Explain to the agent and supervisor that you took the BCPS Driver’s Education program, which is part of the DELAP Provider System (Driver’s Education Licensing Assistance Program). That means a third party (BCPS) administered your test and that our program met the state criteria for their DETS course. DMV agents are supposed to be trained on this nuance rule but sometimes aren’t, which is why asking for a supervisor will help resolve this issue.
Driver’s License: If a DMV agent states that your test result is not on your account, please kindly ask for a supervisor and have them contact the FLHSMV Field Support Help Desk to resolve the issue. FLHSMV switched to a new software (IDEMIA) to house the exam results in April 2024. However, DMV agents across the state are having difficulty being able to pull up their records using this new system. Supervisors will have more training on how to pull up your record, which is why asking for a supervisor will help resolve this issue.
If a student is turned away at the DMV after speaking to a supervisor using the helpful hints above, the student must reach out to the instructor who tested them to resolve the issue. If the student has lost the contact information of the teacher who helped administer the test, please reach out to Dillon Giorgis at 754-321-1871 to coordinate this resolution.

Official Florida Drivers Handbook

Dori Slosberg Foundation Community Service Opportunity

The Dori Slosberg Foundation’s Mission Statement is:

Educate Teen Drivers about the importance of Traffic & Road Safety.

Promote the usage of Safe Driving Habits with a focus on Teen Driver seatbelt compliance and curtailing distracted & impaired driving.

Support and advance the Teen Driver’s Education programs nationwide.

Develop teen leaders and instill the importance of civic engagement & making positive contributions to the community.

Assist the Florida Department of Transportation to ensure a safe driving environment on our roadways.

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Teen Safe Driving Coalition

The Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition’s library contains free driver education resources, designed specifically for teens, parents, caregivers, and law enforcement.
Its mission is to equip young drivers with the knowledge and tools they need to make responsible decisions on the road.
Whether you are a teen learning to drive or a parent or caregiver guiding a young driver, this page is your go-to destination for educational materials and interactive resources covering a variety of traffic safety topics.
Accessing their free driver education resources is quick and easy. Simply browse our collection, select the materials that best suit your needs, and download them directly to your device. All resources are provided at no cost, allowing you to learn and educate others without any financial barriers. You can also use the button below to request that materials be sent to you for free, thanks to funding by the Florida Department of Transportation.

Teen Safe Driving Coalition

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Dillon Giorgis

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