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MONMOUTH, Ore. – Western Oregon University supports The Oregon Department of Transportation’s Safety Office by administering the required training to become an ODOT-approved driving instructor through the state’s Traffic Safety Education Grant.
“It’s really valuable for WOU to be involved in the program. It’s an opportunity for us to continue providing education with a new group in a different focus area that supports all of Oregon. “ shared Megan McDermeit, traffic safety education program manager at Western.
The grant focuses on different areas within ODOT-TSO including:
- Trainers of Trainers (ToTs) team: This team at Western supervises and coordinates assignments for adult instructors who wish to teach driver education in Oregon.
- Training and mentoring: Western provides training and mentoring to adult instructors to prepare them to teach teen drivers and offer courses and assistance programs in all regions of Oregon.
- Certification and recertification: Western provides certification and recertification for instructors to teach in ODOT-approved driver education programs.
- Annual conference: Western plans and coordinates the annual PacNW Driver and Traffic Safety Conference, which covers various driver education topics.
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Western Oregon University, established in Monmouth in 1856, proudly stands as Oregon’s oldest public university. Hosting around 4,000 students, Western embodies a mid-sized, NCAA Division II institution, with approximately 80% of its students hailing from within the state. Notably, its diverse student body comprises individuals from underrepresented backgrounds, veterans, and non-traditional learners. Western stands as the preferred campus in Oregon for those pursuing an enriching education within a nurturing, student-focused environment, characterized by faculty-led instruction. Where YOU belong.
