Willowbrook Driver Education Department

FALL 2023 BEHIND THE WHEEL


**BTW REGISTRATION FORM is now CLOSED.**

PLEASE NOTE:  Semester 1 Behind the Wheel assignments
will be communicated through email by August 31.


Illinois Rules of the Road Book (English, Spanish & Polish):

https://www.ilsos.gov/publications/motorist/rorts.html



Semester 1 BEHIND THE WHEEL Registration

Registration for Behind the Wheel during Semester 1, 2023-2024, will take place from Monday, August 21 at 9:00 a.m. through Friday, August 25 at 3:00 p.m.  A student interested in signing up for Behind the Wheel first semester must either be enrolled in Driver's Education classroom currently (Semester 1) or have already completed Driver's Education classroom successfully.  

The registration process will consist of the completion of the Google form above. The form will be available at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, August 21 through 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 25.  Registration will be filled by date of birth with the oldest students being assigned first and working towards the younger students.  Students and parents will be notified the week of August 28 if they were assigned a Behind the Wheel spot.  At that time, a $220 fee will be due. 

As you are completing the Google registration form above, you will be asked questions pertaining to student availability.  Please take into consideration commitments such as sports, jobs, clubs, etc. when indicating when your student is available to be taught.  The demand for Behind the Wheel is very great and it is usually not possible to change your assignment if you suddenly have a conflict. Scheduling conflicts could result in the student having to take Behind the Wheel at a later date.


Semester 1 Sessions

Session 1     9/5 - 10/13
Session 2    10/16 - 11/24
Session 3    11/27 - 1/12

Driving Times

Monday - Friday

6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.
3:05 p.m. - 4:05 p.m.
4:10 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.

Behind the Wheel will meet twice a week for six weeks.  There will be a total of 12 lessons.  The dates are approximate and the student will be contacted by their driving instructor as to their specific start date.  A student should not show up to drive until they are contacted.

Cost:  Behind the Wheel  $220


Willowbrook Driver Education Department

Willowbrook High School provides a comprehensive Driver Education Program to all eligible students that reside within the District (whether enrolled in the school or not) between the ages of 15 and 21 who request such a course.  The course focuses on preparing students for the rigors and responsibilities of driving. Students will need to successfully complete the classroom Driver Education class, which is one semester long. Students will learn not only the rules of the road but also the dangers of behaviors such as texting and driving and drinking/drug use and driving. A variety of guest speakers are planned every semester, who deliver the latest news and trends in teen driving.

The Behind the Wheel Program consists of six hours of on-street training and at least six hours of observation time. All Driver Education instructors are certified teachers and provide the best instruction available. Behind the Wheel times are scheduled for before school, after school and summer school.

Questions: E-mail Mike Haussmann at mhaussmann@dupage88.net, or call (630) 530-3412.

 

Name Phone Schedule Contact
Staff member Steven Belknap photo
Steven Belknap
Teacher
(630) 782-3046 View Steven Belknap schedule Contact Steven Belknap
Staff member Matt Cochran photo
Matt Cochran
Teacher
(630) 782-3105 View Matt Cochran schedule Contact Matt Cochran
Staff member Eduardo Delacruz photo
Eduardo Delacruz
Teacher
(630) 530-3407 View Eduardo Delacruz schedule Contact Eduardo Delacruz
Staff member Mike Haussmann photo
Mike Haussmann
Department Head
(630) 530-3410 View Mike Haussmann schedule Contact Mike Haussmann
Staff member Benjamin Maher photo
Benjamin Maher
Teacher
(630) 782-3050 View Benjamin Maher schedule Contact Benjamin Maher
Staff member Michael Marotta photo
Michael Marotta
Teacher
(630) 782-3056 View Michael Marotta schedule Contact Michael Marotta
Staff member Gina Mucha photo
Gina Mucha
Department Secretary
(630) 530-3412 View Gina Mucha schedule Contact Gina Mucha
Staff member Richard Ortiz photo
Richard Ortiz
Teacher
(630) 782-3045 View Richard Ortiz schedule Contact Richard Ortiz
Staff member Courtney Vala photo
Courtney Vala
Teacher
(630) 530-3693 View Courtney Vala schedule Contact Courtney Vala
Staff member Gary Walker photo
Gary Walker
Teacher
(630) 782-3118 View Gary Walker schedule Contact Gary Walker
Staff member Clyde Ware photo
Clyde Ware
Teacher
(630) 782-3051 View Clyde Ware schedule Contact Clyde Ware