Driver education shifts curriculum and standardizes PE grading; simulators discussed

Nick Miller presented the Driver Education and PE & Health Department report. He said the department is assessing the relative value of classroom instruction versus behind-the-wheel training and is aligning classroom discussion with behind-the-wheel experiences. Miller said the program is transitioning from DriveRight curriculum to the Oregon playbook.

He also described efforts to give student observers more accountability and to standardize grading across PE classes. As a potential resource for struggling drivers, Miller discussed the use of driving simulators. These items were presented as department goals; the minutes record the discussion but no formal motions or budget decisions.