Advancing driver ed in Wisconsin

Summer Workshops

Monday, July 14 • 8:45 AM - 1:30 PM

Join us for this state-wide workshop for all regions. Light refreshments and coffee will be served in the morning. Lunch will also be served.

The East Side Club
3735 Monona Dr
Madison, WI 53714

Registration Informtaion

$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, and phone number.

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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 Informtaion

$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.

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Conference Speakers

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.

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Conference Sponsors

Sponsors

Without our sponsors we would have a hard time putting on our annual conference. Sponsorship levels start at $250 with additional opportunities available. Gain great exposure for your business; sponsor the conference today!

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Conference Exhibitors

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.

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Sponsors & Exhibitors

Drivers Ed Solutions AAA

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

  • 2018 - Kurt Schultze, Director of CESA #2 Driver Education

Resources

Board of Directors

Brian Pottinger

Brian Pottinger

President

Christine Bergan

Christine Bergan

Secretary

Kevin Kirby

Kevin Kirby

Business Manager

Eric Blasing

Eric Blasing

Advisor

Dave Gratz

Dave Gratz

Southwest Representative

Ryan Hammett

Ryan Hammett

Northwest Representative

Sherry Lange

Sherry Lange

Southeast Representative

Trish Lindenberg

Trish Lindenberg

Northeast Representative

Molly O'Flanagan

Molly O'Flanagan

Delegate At-Large

Logan Prohaska

Logan Prohaska

Southwest Representative

Karen Sorenson

Karen Sorenson

Advisor

Bill Stuessel

Bill Stuessel

Past-President