
State Conference
The 68th Annual IHSCDEA State Conference has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 Coronavirus crisis.

Driver Education
The IHSCDEA has partnered with University of St. Francis College of Education to provide Driver Education courses for educators interested in pursuing a Driver Education endorsement.

Hall of Fame
Since our inception in the early Fifties, the IHSCDEA has a group of distinguished individuals recognized for their commitment and dedication to Illinois driver education and traffic safety.

Teacher of the Year
We recognize individual instructors every year who are outstanding educators. The purpose of these award is to give recognition to driver and traffic safety education teachers who exemplify the highest standards of their profession
About IHSCDEA
The Illinois High School & College Driver Education Association is a professional teaching organization that was established in 1952. We are composed primarily of high school and college driver education instructors, supervisors, coordinators and safety enthusiasts throughout Illinois. We have over 700 members & represent over 600 public high schools in Illinois.
Membership that matters
Our members receive many benefits that are crucial to the profession. There is regular communication on important news as well as information for better teaching.

Member Benefits
- Member Portal
- Idea Journals
- Legislative and Professional News
- State and Regional Conferences
- Online Documents and Webinars

Meet the Board
Positions to the Board of Directors are elected by IHSCDEA members. Terms of office are different for each position but elections are held annually.

Brent Johnston
President

Jennifer Brown
President Elect

Chris Wingate
Past President

Wayne Hartmann
Secretary

Steve Scott
Treasurer

Dr. Tom Baba
Executive Director