Engagement, interaction and reinforcement are the foundation of Western Nevada College’s driver’s education course offered through its Continuing Education program.

Sign up your child for a five-day class offered April 3-7 for $95. The classes run from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily with a half-hour lunch break.

“Our program is meant to be engaging for students, so they do more than hear the information — they actually learn it!” said WNC Continuing Education Coordinator Lauren Slemenda. “Students will interact with each other and the instructor by playing games designed to reinforce lessons, and parents will receive daily summaries of what their student learned that day so that they can help emphasize the information at home and during behind-the-wheel practice.”

Suzanne Pipho, an educator who taught her oldest son to drive, will lead the classes.

Instruction will include guest speakers from the Carson City Sheriff's Department, DMV and Nevada Department of Transportation who will provide valuable insight into driving safely. The class will conclude with the awarding of completion certificates and a "bonus" session providing parents with tips for behind-the-wheel practice. This course meets NAC 389.568 requirements for 30 hours of classroom driver education training for students under the age of 18.

To register, go to wnc.edu/continuing-education/driver-education.php. For more information, phone 775-445-4210.