Advancing driver ed in Wisconsin

Upcoming Events

ADTSEA Annual Conference

Sunday, July 12 - Wednesday, July 15 in Cary, NC

The Annual ADTSEA Conference brings together national leaders in traffic safety and driver education in the interest of quality programs. This is an opportunity to come together and share information that is a valuable part of our continued education.

ADTSEA program planners prepare an extensive list of presenters to include national leaders, motivational speakers, and awards recognition. The sessions are designed to assist attendees by providing contact hours to meet Professional Development requirements.

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Summer Workshops

Monday, July 27 from 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
The Eastside Club, 3735 Monona Dr, Madison, WI 53714

$30 per member - ONLY $20 WHEN YOU REGISTER BEFORE JULY 6
Morning coffee and refreshments as well as catered lunch from Hy-Vee Catering

Fall Workshops

Monday, September 21 from 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
(in-person check-in/registration at 8:00 AM) Northwood Technical College, 1019 S Knowles Ave, New Richmond, WI 54017

ALSO OFFER VIRTUALLY STATEWIDE to help instructors who may not be able to travel. We will email a link for the virtual workshop that will be sent to those who register/pay.

$30 per member - ONLY $20 WHEN YOU REGISTER BEFORE SEPTEMBER 7
Morning coffee and refreshments as well as catered lunch

Annual Conference & Business Meeting

April 2027

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

More information will be posted as conference approaches.

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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

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.

ADTSEA Annual Conference
July 12 - 15, 2026

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Job Openings

WI DPI Student Services Education Consultant - provides statewide leadership for state and federal grant program management, AODA, driver education, traffic and school safety, bullying, suicide prevention, and other initatives.
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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