Instructor Training

Instructor Training

Our South Garland location will be hosting training for certifying new driving instructors at times to be determined. We developed our own curriculum and it has been approved by the Texas Education Agency, but at this time we are searching for a certified supervising teacher who is qualified to train future teachers. All American has high standards and we will only allow a teacher of the highest quality to train prospective teachers in the driver education industry. We will update this website with information when we have accomplished this search.

We will be offering training for both in-car and classroom certification. There will be three phases to the program. The first two will fulfill the requirements for in-car certification. The last phase will be for those individuals seeking to teach in the classroom as well.

Phase one and two will total $500. If you choose to complete phase 3, your total training cost will be $750. A $100 down payment will reserve your placement in the class, and it is non-refundable.

A minimum of $250 total is required to be paid by the first day of class. Our fees are 10% to 25% less than what others are charging for this training. Our fees also stay consistent, whether you have completed a phase at another training facility prior to enrollment with us or not.

Please get in touch with us if you are interested in this program. 972-303-0101

New Driving Instructors

A significant amount of time is required outside of the classroom in order to complete the certification process. This will include independent assignments, in-car and classroom observation and student teaching.

Documentation of the following is required in order to attain certification:

  • At least a high school diploma
  • No felony convictions
  • Clean driving record - less than 10 points accumulated

Phase 1 (45 total hours required)

  1. 18 hours of direct classroom instruction from a certified instructor
  2. 11 hours of independent study on specified topics - requires completion outside the classroom
  3. 16 hours observing in a classroom to become familiar with the driver education curriculum

Phase 2 (45 total in-car hours required)

  1. 8 hours of direct classroom instruction from a certified instructor
  2. 12 hours observing a certified instructor during in-car instruction
  3. 14 hours of teaching in a car with a certified instructor observing and critiquing the trainee
  4. 5 hours of independent assignments

Phase 3 (45 total classroom hours required)

  1. 8 hours of direct instruction
  2. 3 hours of independent study
  3. 16 hours of classroom observation
  4. 18 hours of student teaching

Certifications

  • Teacher Assistant (TA) - allows an instructor to teach teens/adults in-car lessons. No teacher certification is required. Requires Phase 1 & 2
  • Teacher Assistant Full (TA-F) - allows an instructor to teach teens/adults in the classroom, under the supervision of a DET, and in the car. This certification is sought after highly. No teacher certification is required. Requires Phase 1, 2 and 3
  • Driver Education Teacher (DET) - allows an instructor to teach classroom and in-car lessons within TEA limitations. A valid Texas Teacher's Certificate is required; however, classroom experience is not a condition for receiving a private school certificate. This is the most highly sought after position. Requires Phase 1, 2 & 3
  • Supervising Teacher (ST) - allows an instructor to train driver education instructors. This requires a current "DET" license.