We offer three classroom training sessions during the school year:
Fall: registration is in October, class dates are in November,
Winter: registration is in December, class dates are in late January/early February,
and Spring: registration is in March, class dates are in April.
***Registration for the classroom training does not include behind-the-wheel. You must arrange, schedule, and pay for behind-the-wheel training separately with your choice of provider.*** For more information on the process to getting a driver's license, click the button below.
Registration for our Winter 2026 Drivers Education Classroom Training opens Monday, December 1st! Registration is open December 1st, 2025 - December 12th, 2025. Lottery winners will be announced the week of December 14th, 2025. See below for more details on the lottery system and the driver's ed process.
Dates: January 26th - February 6th, 2025
(2 weeks: Mondays - Fridays)
Time: 3:20 - 6:20 PM
Location: Roosevelt High School, Room TBD
Cost: $145 (sliding fee options available)
***Registration for the classroom training does not include behind-the-wheel. You must arrange, schedule, and pay for behind-the-wheel training separately with your choice of provider.***
Registration is via a lottery system. The class will appear “full” but it’s not! We are requiring everyone to join the waiting list first (which will require completed registration and valid payment information) and we will select 30 students at random once the registration window has closed. Students and parent/guardians will be notified via email if they have been selected the week of December 16th, the remaining students will stay on the waiting list and will be notified only if a spot becomes available.
Drop-In Registration Assistance: If you need help completing your online registration, you may email Maile Siemon at maile.siemon@mpls.k12.mn.us, call us at 612-668-4828, or drop by our office during the following days and times:
Roosevelt Community Ed Office: Room 155
Tuesday, December 2nd: 11:15am-1:15pm
Thursday, December 4th: 11:15am-1:15pm
Tuesday, December 9th: 11:15am-1:15pm
*Registration opens December 1st at 7am!*
To register:
Parents/guardians will need to create a profile in our online system, then "add a child" to register for this class.
Full payment must be made at time of registration; check and credit cards are accepted.
Roosevelt Drivers Ed registration has moved to a lottery system with the hope of creating a more equitable distribution of the 30 spots in our Drivers Ed classes. Parents/guardians/students will have two weeks to join the waiting list (which will require completed registration and valid payment information). Once the registration window closes, 30 students will be selected at random and moved into the class. Selected students and parent/guardians will be notified via email and payments will be processed at that time. Students who are not selected will remain on the waiting list and contacted only if a spot becomes available. Waiting lists do not carry over to the next session, you will need to re-apply.
Obtaining a driver’s license and driving a car is a privilege that comes with serious responsibility. The following is a list of expectations students must abide by, in order to attend and pass this class:
I understand that driving a car is a privilege that comes with serious responsibilities. I will respect my instructor, the guidelines for the classroom and the method of teaching that is presented to me.
I will attend every class session, be on time, and fully engaged in learning at each class session.
I will be prepared to learn every day by bringing my study materials and a writing utensil.
I will communicate with my instructor. I understand my instructor wants me to succeed and pass this class. I will advocate for myself by asking questions if I do not understand the material presented.
I will take care of myself by bringing a snack and drink (if needed) to have during our short class breaks.
I will use self-control and put my cell phone away during class time. (Not only does cell phone use disrupt learning, it is illegal and deadly to use while driving. If you cannot exercise the self-control to put your phone away during class, then you are not ready to attend this class. Our instructors reserve the right to confiscate phones)
I understand that failure to follow these expectations may result in the student being removed from class and that class tuition fees will not be refunded if I am removed from class or if I do not complete the 30-hours of scheduled class time.
Classes are highly structured and there is NO flexibility for missing classes or making-up the work. MN state law requires students to participate in all 30-hours of classroom education (this includes staying in class until class is over, students may not leave early).
Call or email Community Ed: 612-668-4828, maile.siemon@mpls.k12.mn.us
Cancellations must be made at least 3 business days, or the Wednesday prior to the start of class. No refunds will be given after that time.
Refunds, minus a $5 processing fee, will be issued the way it was processed. (i.e. if you pay with cash, we will refund in cash, card for card, and check for check).
Students and parent/guardians will be notified via email the week following the end of the registration window if their name has been chosen in the lottery. The remaining students will stay on the waiting list and will be notified via email only if a spot becomes available, no later than the Wednesday before class starts.
Roosevelt Spring Session: April 27 - May 8, 2025. Registration dates TBD.
Roosevelt Community Ed offers in-person Drivers Ed classes that meet at Roosevelt High School during the fall, winter and spring. Online and summer options are available through other Community Ed sites. Search "driver" to see the list of currently available opportunities on our website: www.mplscommunityed.com
All students, ages 14 - 18, are eligible to participate in Minneapolis Community Ed's Driver's Education Classroom Instruction Course.
Students must be at least 14-years-old to participate in class, they must be at least 15-years-old to obtain their instruction driving permit.
Roosevelt students are given priority to enroll in this class. Non-MPS and home-schooled students, call 612-668-4828 to inquire about eligibility.
Payment must be made in full at the time of registration.
Payment methods accepted: Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or AmEx.
You will need to enter payment information to enroll in the waiting list; we will not process payment until a spot is available and we have confirmed your availability.
Maile Siemon
Coordinator, Youth & Adult Programs
Community Education at Roosevelt High School
612-668-4828
maile.siemon@mpls.k12.mn.us | commed.mpls.k12.mn.us