Advancing driver ed in Wisconsin

Fall Workshops

Dates vary by Region • 8:45 AM - 1:30 PM

All locations will have 4 speakers and of those one from the DMV/DOT and another from Bureau of Transportation Safety (BoTS). The other two speakers/topics are TBD but will be updated as known. Light refreshments and coffee will be served in the morning. Lunch will also be served.

Monday, September 22 - Menomonie
Christ Lutheran Church Hall at 1306 Wilcox St

Tuesday, September 23 - Wausau
Best Western Plus Tower Inn at 201 N 17th Ave

Wednesday, September 24 - Oshkosh
The Roxy Supper Club at 571 N Main St

Thursday, September 25 - Oconomowoc
Oconomowoc Civic Center at 220 W Wisconsin Ave

Registration Information

$20 registration fee for members, $30 for non-members

We encourage you to join WDTSEA with the discounted membership to ADTSEA as it adds value to the membership for other professional development opportunities conducted virtually and in-person throughout the year as well as networking with other driver education and traffic safety educators and administrators. If you are not a member and at this time do not want to join but would like to register for the workshop, please email . We will be able to assist you with the registration and payment. Please include your full name, full address, phone number, and state the date/location of workshop you intend to attend.

Annual Business Meeting & Conference

Thursday, April 9 & Friday, April 10

Join driver educators, driving schools, and leaders in driver education at our annual conference in Wisconsin Dells. Learn about new products, services, and organizations dedicated to keeping our nation's drivers safe.

Conference Agenda

Conference will begin at 4 PM on Thursday, April 9th. Friday will have a full day of the conference ending late afternoon. Speakers still to de determined.

Conference Rates

$80 per person before March 27, 2025
$95 per person March 27, 2025 or later
$195 per person for non-members (includes memberships)
$35 per spouse (includes attending sessions, luncheon, and breaks)
$15 per additional meal ticket for the Friday Pizza Social
$75 for exhibitor space (setup Thursday 5-10 PM or Friday 6:30-7:30 AM)
$1,000 for sponsorships

Conference Venue

Chula Vista Resort (1000 Chula Vista Pkwy, Wisconsin Dells, WI, 53965)

Registration coming soon.

Speakers

We are looking for dynamic speakers to give us interesting information or tools to enhance driver education programs. We appreciate those who volunteer to speak at our conference at no cost, keeping registration fees low for our teachers.

Exhibitors

As an exhibitor, you get a 10' x 10' booth space (with 8-foot table, table linen and skirting, two chairs, and wastebasket), and lunch for two people. Additional meal tickets can be purchased during registration. Please let us know if you need access to electrical outlets.

Sponsors & Exhibitors

The mission of the Wisconsin Driver Traffic Safety Education Association (WDTSEA) is to be a vital partner in traffic safety and driver education programs.

This partnership will support the education community in improving student safety performance by modeling effective leadership, promoting professional development, and collaborating with special interest groups to promote driver and traffic safety education for all people.

WDTSEA Bylaws Past Presidents

Upcoming Events

Board meetings, workshops, and conferences are open to all members.

No upcoming events.

Annual Awards

WDTSEA provides awards at its Annual Business Meeting and Conference. We encourage you to consider nominating someone you believe deserves and qualifies for one of the following awards:

Teacher of the Year Award

The Teacher of the Year Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated the capacity to advance and make significant contributions to traffic safety education. The nominee must be an active Wisconsin driver education instructor.

Know a teach who deserves to be recognized for being exceptional?
Print the nomination form.

PAST RECIPIENTS

2020 - Kevin Ruplinger, Edgar High School
2019 - Jon Schrum, Fond du Lac High School
2018 - Anne Able, Found du Lac High School
2017 - Robert Cheever, Seneca and Kickapoo High Schools
2015 - Jeff Allram, Praire Farm High School
2014 - Bob Movrich, Wilmot High School/CESA#2
2013 - Christine Bergan, AAA Madison
2012 - Bill Jensen, Fond du Lac High School
2011 - Karen Sorenson, Spooner High School
2010 - Kevin Kirby, Rhinelander High School

Hall of Fame Award

The Hall of Fame Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated long-term commitment and dedication to driver education and traffic safety.The nominee should be or have been a member of WDTSEA.

Know someone who has made a significant impact on driver education in Wisconsin?
Print the nomination form.

PAST RECIPIENTS

2018 - Dick Bilda, Doug Coons, Hugh Gnatzig, and Karen Sorenson
2017 - Stan Hilgendorf, Art Godleski, Ed Wendorf, and Craig Wucivic
2016 - Norm Gestland, Joe Guyette, ad Neal Rathjen
2015 - Bob Garnett, Mike McGinley, and Dr. Randy Thiel

Distinguished Service Award

The Distinguished Service Award recognizes individuals who has or is currently contributing to driver education or traffic safety in some capacity. This could be a current or former teacher, DPI employee, DMV individual, or WDTSEA board member.

Know someone who has provided the community with exceptional service this year?
Print the nomination form.

PAST RECIPIENTS