Professional Development

GrowthDrive EDU

Professional Instructor Training & Continuing Education

Real Coaching. Real Growth. Real Results.

What GrowthDrive IS

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Coaching-Centered

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Drills designed for growth, not high-stakes testing. Every drive is a coaching opportunity where students build skills progressively through guided practice and supportive feedback.

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Confidence-Building

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Calm, supportive instruction that builds confidence. We recognize that learning to drive can be anxiety-inducing. Our approach creates psychological safety for optimal learning.

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Observable Outcomes

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Clear, measurable competency criteria. Each skill is assessed using objective, observable behaviors that students can understand and work toward improving.

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Progressive Structure

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Six 60-minute coached drives with consistent format. Each drive builds on the previous, creating a logical progression from basic control to real-world readiness.

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The Coach Pattern

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A consistent 3-step coaching approach: Observe, Question, Encourage. Every interaction follows this pattern to build student independence while maintaining safety.

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OpenDrive Beacon

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Optional real-time coaching signals during lessons. Smart sensors provide objective data on speed, braking, and lane position to support instructor feedback.

The Six Drives

Progressive skill building from comfort to competence

1

Comfort & Control

Vehicle familiarity, basic maneuvers, and building initial confidence in a low-stress environment.

2

Turns & Traffic

Right and left turns, lane positioning, and navigating residential traffic patterns.

3

Speed & Space

Speed management, following distance, and spatial awareness at higher speeds.

4

Intersections

Complex intersection navigation, right-of-way decisions, and traffic signal management.

5

Freeway

Highway merging, lane changes, exit strategies, and high-speed decision making.

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Real-World Readiness

Independent driving, varied conditions, and demonstrating complete driving competence.

Growth Scoring System

No failing scores — only growth indicators

1

Starting

Needs instructor guidance and support

2

Building

Developing skills with occasional prompts

3

Practicing

Consistent performance with minor refinements

4

Demonstrating

Independent, safe execution of skill

Continuing Education Modules

Professional development videos coming in 2025

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Module 1: Coaching Fundamentals

Core principles of growth-focused instruction

CE Credit Hours: 2.0

Coming 2025

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You'll Learn:

  • Growth mindset principles
  • Effective feedback techniques
  • Setting measurable goals

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Module 2: Supportive Learning Environments

Creating psychological safety for learners

CE Credit Hours: 1.5

Coming 2025

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You'll Learn:

  • Recognizing learner anxiety
  • De-escalation strategies
  • Building student confidence

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Module 3: Observable Competency Assessment

Using the 1-4 growth scoring system

CE Credit Hours: 2.0

Coming 2025

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You'll Learn:

  • Using the 1-4 growth scale
  • Documenting behaviors objectively
  • Avoiding subjective judgments

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Module 4: Family Communication

Partnering with parents for success

CE Credit Hours: 1.0

Coming 2025

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You'll Learn:

  • Parent coaching partnerships
  • Progress report strategies
  • Home practice guidance

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Module 5: Documentation & Compliance

Record-keeping for audits and transparency

CE Credit Hours: 1.5

Coming 2025

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You'll Learn:

  • DOL audit requirements
  • BTW log best practices
  • Digital record keeping

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Module 6: Advanced Coaching Techniques

Mastering difficult situations and edge cases

CE Credit Hours: 2.0

Coming 2025

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You'll Learn:

  • Handling challenging situations
  • Adaptive instruction methods
  • Edge case scenarios

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Total Continuing Education Credits: 10.0 hours

Ready to Transform Your Instruction?

Download the complete GrowthDrive curriculum and start implementing growth-focused coaching today.