McCall-Donnelly School District Driver’s Education Program

Who:  any FULL-TIME student age: 14 & 1/2 years and older

Where:  McCall-Donnelly High School

How: 30-hour online coursework through IDLA (Idaho Digital Learning Academy) spread over six weeks paired with (6) two-hour “Behind the Wheel” sessions (1 hour driving, 1 hour observing).

When:  All 2021 Driver's Education sessions have been filled and are closed to new registrations.  Please check back in February 2022 for information regarding the 2022 Driver's Education sessions.

What is needed:  To be eligible for enrollment in the McCall-Donnelly School District Driver’s Education program, each student must purchase a Driver Training permit at the County Sheriff's Licensing Department. The permit must be purchased before the student participates in ANY instruction. You will need the following documents to purchase a permit:
+ Proof of Age and Identity (Birth Certificate)
+ Social Security Card or Number for Verification
+ Proof of Idaho Residency
+ Acceptable Lawful Presence Documents (if applicable)
+ Visual/Medical Certification (if applicable)
+ Liability Signer (if under 18)
+ Verification of Compliance - VOC (if under 18) *contact Driver’s Education Coordinator to request your VOC or request from your school administrative office
*If homeschooled, you must be enrolled in a home education program for at least one year prior to the VOC request.

Cost:  The MDSD Driver’s Education Program is $305.00 per student.  Check or Money Order only - paid directly to MDSD. Payment due to Driver's Ed. Coordinator by 1st day of class.  This cost covers your IDLA enrollment and “Behind the Wheel” instruction.

Curriculum and Grading:  Content Standards developed by The State Department of Education, Bureau of Driver Education, are followed.  Students are graded in three separate areas: driving, attitude and classroom on a pass-fail basis; letter grades are not given.

Questions?  Please contact Kim Arrasmith at 208-634-2218