Youth Driver Education Program
Youth Driver Education Program
In 2025, NCTCOG selected the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute (Meadows Institute) to create and implement a program that trains teen drivers, ages 15-18, important aspects of driver training not currently provided in Texas.
The program vision is to reduce youth motor vehicle crash fatalities and the traumatic consequences for survivors and communities. The program incorprates a prevention-based approach through the development of a peer bystandership intervention training program.
High School Participation in Teen Bystandership Curriculum
High schools in Collin, Dallas, Johnson, and Tarrant counties are eligible to participate in a pilot program focused on teen bystandership. The program is designed for students currently enrolled in or planning to enroll in driver’s education courses.
Curriculum Details
The curriculum is developed to encourage bystandership in teen driving situations and includes two (2) hours of instruction, adapted to the interests and needs of young drivers.
Participation Goals
The goal is to reach 100 teens at each participating high school. Instruction will be delivered in classes consisting of 20 to 25 students.
Curriculum Delivery
Representatives from the Meadows Institute will provide in-person delivery of the curriculum at participating schools.
Incentives
Students who participate in the program will receive incentives.
Let's Connect
SEAN M. HANNA, LAC, MAOM
Project Lead
Vice President of Veterans and Public Safety
MMHPI
512.922.7728
shanna@mmhpi.org
LEIGH HORNSBY, PhD, MCM
Communications and Engagement Lead
Managing Principal
Public Information Associates (PIA)
214.551.5401
leigh@piacommunications.com
FREE Teen Driver Training
The Youth Driver Education Program is offering FREE, in-person training sessions for teens ages 15–18. These interactive, two-hour sessions are designed to help teens build safer driving habits, recognize risky behaviors, and learn how to speak up in unsafe driving situations.
Why Participate:
✔ Earn community service hours
✔ Snacks provided
✔ $10 gift card for each teen who attends
✔ Learn real-world driving safety skills
Upcoming Training Sessions:
| Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Cleburne Conference Center: Yellow Jacket Room 1501 W. Henderson Street, Cleburne, TX 76033 |
Registration & Consent
Parental/Legal Guardian Consent Required
Click here to access and complete the Parental/Legal Guardian Consent Form (required).
Teen Driving Bystander Training Registration Form
Thank you for your interest in registering your child for one of the Teen Driving Bystander Training sessions. These free, in-person sessions are designed for students ages 15–18.
Training is provided by the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute on behalf of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG). Sessions include a classroom presentation and interactive activities focused on recognizing risky driving behaviors and safely intervening as a peer.
Parental/legal guardian consent is required for participation prior to registration.
If you have questions, please call or text 214-551-5401.