1. Aaron East, Tonya East, Rich Hanson Western Oregon University
Establishing an Infrastructure for the Changing World of Teacher Training
Aaron East, Tonya East, Rich Hanson
Western Oregon University

2. Objectives of this Session
Provide a brief historical review of Oregon’s Driver Education Program
Share information about administrating Traffic Safety Education at Western Oregon University
Review the changing focus areas of the Traffic Safety Education Program for the Trainer of Trainers
Sharing “what works” and effective strategies
An insiders point of view - what it’s like being a Master Trainer

3. Background of Driver Education in Oregon
Oregon Foundational Legislation
1999 – HB 2440 B led to ORS
- Oregon GDL Law included driver education as the path to graduated licensing system.
- Transferred oversight of driver education to the Department of Transportation from Department of Education in 2000.

4. Goals of Driver Education in Oregon
Coordinate Driver Education Curriculum
Coordinate Instructor Training and Train the Trainer Curriculum
Certify Public Driver Education Providers and Instructors
Certify Private Driver Education Providers and Instructors
Provide Public Information, Education Programs and Resources
Oversee the Student Driver Training Fund and Reimbursement
Coordinate the Student Certification Program

5. Western Oregon University Contract Timeline
2000 WOU awarded the contract
Goal – to work jointly with ODOT to develop an infrastructure to train new DE instructors.
Objective #1 - Develop a Master Trainer program
Objective #2 – Provide state-wide training

6. Western Oregon University Contract Timeline
In 2010 NITSA assessment was completed leading to a contract amendment which included:
2012 – Beginning of DE Instructor Certification
2013 – Release of Oregon Risk Prevention Curriculum called the Playbook
2016 – Second version of the Playbook curriculum was completed and released
2017 – Updated DE instructor curriculum called the Game Plan was completed and released

7. Today’s Traffic Safety Education Focus Areas
Mentoring support for providers & new instructors
DE Instructor Courses statewide in every region
Increase in number of new DE instructors through recruitment and retention
Curriculum updates and Refresher Courses
Regional Conference support for continuing education
Data & Evaluation providing analysis and course correction
Technology advances for provider compliance and instructor certification
Collaboration with statewide, regional & national partners

8. ODOT/WOU Partnership Evolves
Administration team is formed between ODOT and WOU
Increased support for administration and business support for both ODOT and WOU
Joint 5 year strategic plan was created
Emphasis on developing a high performance training team

9. Developing a Trainer of Trainers Team
The Process to become a ToT in Oregon
Application to Western Oregon University
Phone Interview and Reference Check
2 weekends of evaluation / education / interview
Final Interview by WOU Administration and selection of ToT’s
3rd Weekend of Evaluation and prep for co-teaching phase
~1 year of co-teaching; attend ToT meetings, retreats and Regional Conference
Continue with teaching and may move on to other ToT work based on skills, interest and availability

10. Developing a Trainer of Trainers Team
Management of the ToT team in Oregon
Teambuilding
Semi-annual check in
Course evaluations
Annual performance review
Let the experts be the experts
Cross training and succession planning

11. What works for you?
For those of you who have Master Trainers or ToTs in your state, what has worked?
Recruitment
Hired, certified, designated
Training to become a Master Trainer or ToT
Retention and continuing education
Sustainability and succession planning

12. Instructor Training – A View from the Inside (or is it outside)?
My experience as a
Trainer of Trainers
(ToT)

13. Rich Hanson ToT History
Selected and Trained in 2003
Volunteered to help out with other trainers to gain experience
Began training others in 2004
ODOT began cycling trainers out who didn’t fit the new paradigm
Cadre was reduced from 20 to 8 trainers

14. Have “Gun” Will Travel We bring the training to you
Many different small towns many miles away
State of Oregon dimensions
98,000 Square miles
300 Miles N-S
400 Miles E-W

16. Being a Trainer of Trainers is More Than Just Training

17. What I Do Train others to teach driver education
Mentor teachers and program managers
Write curriculum for teens
Write teacher training curriculum

18. What I Do Developed the second iteration of online training
Conduct workshops at conferences
Represent Oregon on the national stage

19. What’s Next Continue to work with the other Trainer of Trainers
Continue to get better at what I do
Listen to my colleagues

20. Questions? Thank You!