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Preparation for the Commercial Driver’s License

Career Field/Area: Technical

Adult Career Pathway: Transportation

NRS Levels Addressed:

  • High Intermediate ESL
  • Advanced ESL
  • Beginning ABE Literacy
  • Beginning Basic Education
  • Low Intermediate Basic Education
  • Middle Intermediate Basic Education
  • High Intermediate Basic Education
  • Low Adult Secondary Education
  • High Adult Secondary Education

Part of an approved IET program? IET: yes

Year IET Approved (if applicable): 2019-2020

Credentials the Course Prepares Students for: NONE

Also Prepares Students for: CDL permit test

Target Student Population: CASAS GOALS minimum score of 210, must have valid MN driver’s license for 1 year before taking permit test.

Access Curriculum: The class is run on Canvas.

Additional Access Instructions/Links: Class can be shared on Canvas. I have a YouTube playlist; I use these videos for discussion.

Course Description: This course will prepare learners to take the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL Class B) General, Passenger, and School Bus knowledge tests in Minnesota. Students will become familiar with the types of jobs available with a CDL and their requirements , and typical job duties. Particular attention will be paid to safe driving. Students will participate in discussions, complete quizzes, watch videos and read the manual. Students are expected to complete one hour of studying per week outside of class.

Duration: 11 classes, 2 hours each = 22 hours

Curriculum Materials/Description: MN CDL Manual is needed, either printed or online, but printed is preferred (available free online.) Access to Canvas is needed. Assignments, quizzes, discussions, video links are all provided.

Delivery Method(s):

  • In person
  • Online synchronous (live instruction)

Curriculum Pluses: Aligned to ACES TIF (Transitions Integration Framework), Aligned to CCRS (College & Career Readiness Standards), Aligned to Northstar Digital Literacy Standards, Complete instructional materials/lesson plans included, Teacher guide/answer keys included, Organization of materials is easy to follow, No approval required to access materials, No textbook or purchased materials required.

Curriculum Drawbacks: Paid subscription/account required. Access to Canvas is required.

Additional Curriculum Notes: Focus is on Class B CDL, with passenger and school bus endorsements.

Author: Craig Anderson, Metro South ABE

Year Created: FY 2018

Year Updated: N/A

Contact: 

Craig Anderson
Metro South ABE
canderson3@isd271.org
(952) 681-6911