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  • Traffic Education Traffic Education 

    Traffic education is no longer run through The Lifelong Learning Center.  Please see details below for available classes, registration, and more!

    Traffic education strives to provide teen drivers with a foundation that will instill safety, caution and a basic understanding of the laws that govern driving.  Traffic Education is not a school requirement; however, it is a requirement of the Montana Motor Vehicle Division for students who intend to obtain a driver's license prior to reaching the age of 16.

Class Information

  • Students must be at least 14 1/2 years old by the class start date and under the age of 19 to enroll.   

    Classes consist of at least 60 hours of structured in-person learning experiences scheduled over no less than 25 student contact days for each student including no fewer than six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.  Students need to complete all assignments and finish the classroom portion with an 80 percent average to meet state standards.  Classroom location will be announced at the Mandatory Student/Parent Meeting.  See individual class details for information on the time and date of this meeting.  Students may not miss more than 3 classes to pass the course.  

    Students missing more than 3 classes will be dropped without a refund.

     
     

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Available Classes

  • Class registration has opened!  Look for second semester classes in November. 

    You will need to pay for your class first!  This will send you the confirmation notice and a link to verify you and your student's information. 

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    MANDATORY PARENT MEETING: The parent meeting at the beginning of every course is a state requirement and cannot be missed. (It does not matter if this is your first driver or your 4th) If you cannot attend the meeting, please register for a different class. 
Available Classes

Registration Requirements - NO EXCEPTIONS

  • Students must be 14½ years of age by the class start date. 
     
    Student/Parent Meeting - REQUIRED

    A Parent or Legal Guardian as well as every enrolled student is required to attend the scheduled parent/student meeting and must bring the original documents listed below. There are no exceptions for this requirement.  See individual class details for information on the time and date of this meeting.  Your instructor will reach out via email/text with the mandatory parent meeting date details 5-days prior to the first class date.

    The following original documentation must be brought to the Parent-Student Meeting:

    • Student Birth Certificate
    • Student Social Security Card
    • Parent or Guardian's Valid Driver's License or State-Issued ID

     

    Class Waitlists

    • Once all classes are full, the registration system will create a waitlist.  In order to be added to a class waitlist, select “waitlist” in the dropdown menu within the “School Store”.   You will receive an email once you are placed on a class waitlist.
    • A $10 non-refundable payment is required to be placed on a waitlist.  This will be credited to your class fee should you move from the waitlist to a class roster.
    • Waitlists are purged once a class has started.

     

    Payment Information

    Class cost is $355 and payment is required at the time of registration.  Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis.  

    Payment Online Via MCPS Infinite Campus: This is the recommended method.  For those registering online, it is best to create a MCPS Infinite Campus Parent and student profile prior to the opening of registration.   If you do not have an Infinite Campus Parent Portal account, please contact your student’s high school office for this information.  If you are not enrolled in an MCPS high school, please email trafficeducation@mcpsmt.org.

    Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and classes fill quickly.  Payment can be made by credit/debit card or check.  The credit/debit card processing fee is 3.9%

    On Site: MCPS Administration Building A located at: 909 South Ave. West, Missoula, MT. Credit/Debit Card, Checks made payable to MCPS are accepted;card processing fee is 3.9%

    Phone: Call MCPS Administration Building (406) 728-2400, ext. 1030 Credit and Debit Cards only; card processing fee is 3.9%.

    Note: The phone payment option may not be available on the first day of class registration. 

    Please use a laptop/desktop and clear your cache and cookies for the best results when submitting online payments.

     

    Canceling and Refund Policy 

    • Cancelations must be made by calling the MCPS Administration Building and speaking with the registration staff: 406-728-2400 x1030
    • Cancelation requests made via email, voice mail or any means other than speaking with the registration staff will not be accepted.
    • A cancelation confirmation will be emailed within 24 hours of the cancelation.  If this is not received, call the MCPS Administration Building to verify the cancelation was processed to ensure the refund/credit has been issued.
    • Refund Policy:  
      • If canceled 96 hours prior to the class start time, a full refund of class fees will be received.  
      • If canceled within 96 hours of the class start time, a 75% refund of class fees will be received.  

    There is no refund available after the class has started or for failure to attend the first class session with the required documentation.