Improving
driver education
across Florida

ADTSEA-FL Driver Education Summit at USF/CUTR

Dates: May 19-20, 2026
Location: USF Center for Urban Transportation Research, 3808 USF Alumni Drive, Tampa, FL 33620

Join ADTSEA-FL at USF/CUTR for a two-day Driver Education Summit focused on practical ideas, statewide collaboration, and the future of Driver Education in Florida.

This summit will bring together Driver Education and Traffic Safety professionals to examine program design, range instruction, DELAP testing, curriculum development, district practices, neurodiverse learners, crash physics instruction, and best practices from across the field.

Current Session Topics Include:

• Building an Ideal Driver Education Program
• How to Build Progressive Range Instruction
• The DELAP Basics and Testing Setup
• Building Florida’s Model Driver Education Curriculum
• Volusia County Driver Education
• Teaching Neurodiverse Drivers in Driver Education
• Teaching Crash Physics in Driver Education
• Driver Education Best Practices Round Table

Important Notes:

• Attendees register by session
• Each session is capped at 30 participants
• Day 2 lunch requires a separate reservation
• Parking is the attendee’s only cost

Parking Information:
Visitor parking at USF is $5 per day plus tax.
View USF visitor parking information

Registration:
Session registration is first come, first served, and are free to attend. Participants are invited to sign up for each individual session and may register for as many sessions as they wish.

Register for Summit Sessions

Florida's Driver Education landscape is changing quickly. Some districts are scaling back; others are rebuilding or expanding. This monthly Driving Conversation brings together DEACOS: district-level Driver Education Administrators, Coordinators, Officials, and Supervisors-to compare structures, funding approaches, staffing/certification pipelines, and DETS roll-outs. ADTSEA-FL would like to coordinate DEACOS's exchange of ideas and to help with professional development, best-practice sharing, and assistance in improving your programs. Expect to gain and share practical ideas you can use in growing Driver Education in your district.

Meetings are the first Wednesday of every month at 9:00 AM

Join here:
meet.google.com/qty-nxgz-nvm

ADTSEA's National Conference is July 11-15 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Research Triangle
201 Harrison Oaks Boulevard
Cary, North Carolina, 27513

More information is available at adtsea.org

Members are invited to listen in via this meeting link: 
https://meet.google.com/voe-xxao-emz

• Defining Driver Education and Traffic Safety

• Florida Department of Transportation
• FDOT Community. Traffic Safety Teams (CTST)
• Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition
• Model Driver Education Curriculum

• Florida Safety Council
• Modern Approaches to Traffic Safety

• AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
• American Driver Traffic and Safety Education Association (ADTSEA)
• Southeast Region of ADTSEA (SERADTSEA)
• Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED)
• Association of National Stakeholders in Traffic Safety Education (ANSTSE)
• Foundation for a Drug-Free World
• National Highway Traffic Safety Association
• National Road Safety Foundation
• National Safety Council
• National Transportation Safety Board
• Novice Teen Driver Education and Training Administrative Standards (NTDETAS)
• Operation Lifesaver, Inc.
• US DOT Federal Highway Administration

What are stakeholder roundtables?

These are virtual discussions bringing together driver education professionals, public school administrators, and commercial driving school owners to address industry challenges and best practices.

How is ADTSEA-FL different from ADTSEA?

ADTSEA-FL associates and receives support from ADTSEA through a dual-membership model. ADTSEA-FL focuses on local initiatives and professional development within Florida, while ADTSEA operates on a national level. Through dual membership, ADTSEA-FL members gain access to both state and national resources.

How is ADTSEA-FL funded?

ADTSEA-FL is funded through membership dues, event registrations, sponsorships, and grants.

How is ADTSEA-FL governed?

ADTSEA-FL is overseen by an elected Executive Board, which votes on major decisions, including the selection of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to manage daily operations. Elections take place annually, with nominations opening in January and voting occurring in February. Members in good standing are eligible to vote and run for board positions.

Does ADTSEA-FL offer financial assistance for educators?

While we don't offer direct financial aid, we strive to connect educators with grants and funding opportunities for professional development.

How much does membership cost?

Membership dues are set annually by the ADTSEA-FL Board. ADTSEA membership is $50 and ADTSEA-FL membership is $20 per year. By joining ADTSEA, ADTSEA-FL members are credited $20 and join both organizations for $50. The current rates and alternative membership plans will be displayed on the membership registration portal.

What is dual membership with ADTSEA?

ADTSEA members in Florida automatically become ADTSEA-FL members, gaining access to both state and national benefits, including conferences, online resources, and professional certifications.

Who can join ADTSEA-FL and what are the bennefits?

Any individual or organization involved in driver education, including public school instructors, commercial driving school operators, and traffic safety professionals, can join. Members gain access to exclusive resources, training opportunities, professional development, networking events, and the dual membership program with ADTSEA, which includes national-level benefits. Become a member.