Advancing driver ed in South Dakota
Upcoming Events
ADTSEA Annual Conference
Sunday, July 12 - Wednesday, July 15
Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh
Cary, North Carolina
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.
SDDEA Annual Conference
March 2027
Join driver educators, driving schools, and leaders in driver education at our annual conference in Pierre. Learn about new products, services, and organizations dedicated to keeping our nation's drivers safe.
More details will be posted towards the end of the year.
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 without charge at our events, helping keep registration fees low for our members.
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Sponsors
Without our sponsors we would have a hard time putting on our annual conference. Sponsorship opportunities are available as another way to support improving traffic safety education in Minnesota. Gain great exposure for your business; sponsor the conference today!
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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 meals for two people. Additional meal tickets can be purchased during registration. Please let us know if you need access to electrical outlets.
Register to be an exhibitorAbout & Resources
Since 2018, the South Dakota Driver Education Association (SDDEA) has advocated for excellence in driver education.
It is our goal to improve driver safety and encourage professional ethics in the driver education industry. For over 70 years, we have worked to:
- Provide leadership, expertise, resources, and support for driving educators
- Promote high quality curriculum standards
- Offer professional development opportunities
- Serve as a spokesperson for driver and traffic safety educators
- Increase public awareness of traffic safety
- To create a network of driver education experts throughout the state
South Dakota Resources
- SD Behind-the-Wheel Standards
- SD Driver Education Class Standards
- SD Driving Manuals
- SD Driver's License Requirements for Teens
- SD Student Driving Log
- SC Affidavit of Completion for Supervised Driving
- SD Department of Transportation
- SD Safety Council
- Obtaining a SD Driver Education Instructor Endorsement
- Donate Life South Dakota
National Resources
- AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
- American Driver Traffic and Safety Education Association (ADTSEA)
- Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED)
- Association of National Stakeholders in Traffic Safety Education (ANSTSE)
- Foundation for a Drug-Free World
- Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
- 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.
- Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
- US DOT Federal Highway Administration
Partners
Board of Directors
Ryan Decker
President
Larry Goebel
Vice President
Andrea Soto
Secretary/Treasurer
Chris Grant
State Director of Driver Education