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Stevenson drivers education team seeks state waivers, highlights simulator and stress‑management training
Summary
Teachers from Stevenson High School’s drivers education program presented classroom and behind‑the‑wheel practices, student feedback and asked the board to approve two first readings: a fee‑cap waiver and a simulator‑hour waiver to maintain current program operations.
Stevenson High School drivers education teachers presented the program’s classroom and behind‑the‑wheel approach and asked the Board of Education to consider two state waiver requests that would preserve the current program model.
The presentation, led by instructors Ryan Smith, Courtney Resin, Matt Hodge and Chad Dauphin, described a semester‑long course that combines classroom lessons, six behind‑the‑wheel hours per student and simulator sessions. Smith said the program teaches stress‑management skills in class and gives students “deep breathing exercises” and routines they can practice to reduce anxiety before driving. Courtney Resin described classroom activities intended to build belonging and connection for a diverse student body; Chad Dauphin said those classroom practices help students feel comfortable in the car even when an instructor drives a different rotation of student groups.
Why it matters: the district charges $350 for the course, above the state’s statutory fee cap unless the district obtains a waiver. Board…
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