Duluth Community Education

Driver Education

Duluth Public Schools

Both In-Person and Distance Learning Options

Duluth Public Schools Community Education offers Youth Driver Education as a two-part course: classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel. To qualify for an instructional permit in the State of Minnesota, you must be at least 15 years old, complete 30 hours of classroom instruction, be enrolled in behind-the-wheel instruction, and pass written knowledge test. Duluth Public Schools Community Education driver education is designed to provide 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of

behind-the-wheel instruction with a licensed educator.

- Behind the Wheel Included -

Summer 2025 dates are to be determined.

In-Person Classroom Instruction Each session consists of 30 hours of classroom instruction delivered by our MDE licensed educators at East or Denfeld High Schools. Students must be at least 15 years of age by the last scheduled classroom session. Upon completion of the 30 hours of classroom instruction, students will receive a blue card signifying they have completed and meet the necessary requirements of classroom instruction required by the MN Department of Public Safety to take the Class D Instruction Permit test. Fully Online Classroom Instruction The fully online class (in partnership with A+ Driving School out of the Twin Cities) allows students to take this state-approved online class at their own pace and on whatever schedule they choose. Once the 30 hours of online class is completed, they are issued paperwork to take the Class D Instruction permit test. Behind-the-Wheel Upon completion of classroom instruction and passing the Class D Instruction Permit test, students will be eligible to begin the required 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction with our MDE licensed educators. Please contact the Driver Education coordinator when your student is ready to begin Behind the Wheel. Student pickup for behind-the-wheel instruction will be arranged by the instructor with the student. Cost The cost of the full program (classroom and behind the wheel) is $420 and must be paid when registering using Visa, MasterCard or Discover. When registering please use the student’s full legal name (middle included) and include the student’s date of birth.

Questions? Please email me at: megan.hughley@isd709.org