Morrice, Michigan (MI)
Mr. Bentley’s Driving School
Overview
Welcome! I’m Eric Bentley. My passion for teaching began at age 18, when I worked as a resident camp counselor in Holly, Michigan. I originally took the position for the eighty-dollar weekly stipend plus room and board, which allowed me to move out and live independently. I had no idea I was stepping into what would become my life’s calling.
I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Michigan and a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Teaching from Michigan State University, where I also completed a special endorsement in Educational Technology. I began my teaching career with Perry Public Schools in 1994 as a middle school math teacher. By 1999, I had moved to teaching third and fourth grade. Recognizing a growing need for digital literacy, I designed and taught an elementary technology course that has since become a standard part of the curriculum for all K–4 students in the district.
Throughout my career, I have actively sought out opportunities to support students and the broader community. My professional experiences include:
- Empowering all learners, including those with special needs, by tailoring instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles.
- Tutoring home-bound high school students in core academic subjects.
- Facilitating support groups for at-risk pre-teens and teenagers.
- Teaching writing at MSU’s Spartan Writing Camps and earning induction as a Fellow of the National Writing Project.
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Segment 1
Students under the age of 18 and are ready to start learning to drive are to take a Segment 1 class. This driver education class is offered before the driver begins supervised driving. A teen must be 14 years, 8 months of age on or before the first scheduled day of class and have parent/guardian permission. Segment 1 class requires a minimum of 24 hours of classroom instruction, a minimum of six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction, and a minimum of four hours of observation time in a training vehicle. What Every Driver Must Know contains information about operating a motor vehicle safely on Michigan roads and is one of the tools used to teach teen drivers in Michigan driver education programs. Successful completion of a state-approved driver education program does not, alone, make a teenager a responsible, experienced driver. Traffic safety education involves family, community, industry, government and personal factors such as motivation, maturity, and perceptive abilities. Michigan Graduated License Systme (shown right) shows how graduated driver licensing and driver education are intertwined. The The Michigan’s Graduated Driver Licensing A Guide for Parents contains valuable information on graduated driver licensing, driver education, coaching tips for parents and more. Parents and teens are encouraged to read this publication.
$295
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Segment 2
Segment 2 driver education is offered after the driver has held a valid Level 1 License for at least three continuous months and has acquired at least 30 hours of driving experience time including a minimum of two hours of night driving. Segment 2 includes a minimum of six hours of classroom instruction. What Every Driver Must Know contains information about operating a motor vehicle safely on Michigan roads and is one of the tools used to teach teen drivers in Michigan driver education programs. Successful completion of a state-approved driver education program does not, alone, make a teenager a responsible, experienced driver. Traffic safety education involves family, community, industry, government and personal factors such as motivation, maturity, and perceptive abilities. The GDL Timeline shows how graduated driver licensing and driver education are intertwined. The Michigan’s Graduated Driver Licensing A Guide for Parents contains valuable information on graduated driver licensing, driver education, coaching tips for parents and more. Parents and teens are encouraged to read this publication.
$45