Thief River Falls Community Education

Thief River Falls Community Education is happy to be partnering with the A+ Driving School. A+ Driving School has designed their own fully online class platform (excluding behind-the-wheel instruction) made specifically for MINNESOTA STUDENTS. Their program is approved by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and utilizes proven teaching methods that keep the student engaged throughout the learning process.

Key Benefits:

• Start classes anytime and take at your own pace up to 3 hours a day.
• Classes are available On-Demand and are self-paced.
• Entertaining "Live" classroom setting.
• Minimal reading for students.
• Free Study Guide to all students.
• "Hands On" activities to reinforce information and get parents involved.
• 24/7 instructor support.

Once your student has successfully completed the 30 hours of online classroom instruction, it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to contact Community Education to ensure the student is entered into the BLUE e-Card database. If the office is not notified, the student will not show up in the e-card database.

Eligibility & Registration

Students should be 15 (or close to 15) to register for this course. When registering, please include the parent’s email address as the primary contact. A student email may be added as a secondary option. Register online at www.trf.reg.eleyo.com.

The fee includes 30 hours of online classroom instruction and 6 hours of Behind-the-Wheel with a certified instructor. To help ensure a safe and successful experience, please indicate on the registration form if your student has any special needs or requires accommodations.

Once you register with Community Education, a confirmation email will be sent which will include a registration link and code to get registered for the online class with A+ Driving School. Students will pay a $20 activation fee at the start of the course when registering with A+ Driving School.

If you do not receive an email with a code/link to begin the online course, please call DeeAnn Erickson at 218-681-8711 x 5243 or Meg Kolden at 218-681-8711 x 5244.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition is $400, due at the time of registration. This includes:

• 30 hours of online classroom instruction
• 6 hours of behind-the-wheel (BTW) training

Additional fees:

• $100 per hour for missed BTW appointments (10 min wait time only)
• Late cancellation (less than 12 hours) may result in a charge

Program completion timeline:

• Course must be completed within 6 months
• If they exceed 6 months, there is a $50 extension fee for an additional 6 months

Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) Training

BTW training is typically scheduled 6–8 weeks before the road test and is arranged directly with instructors based on availability. Email drivers.ed@myprowler.org as soon as you receive your blue card to get on the schedule for BTW. Students will be issued the white e-card after completion of BTW. 

Students must:

• Show up on time
• Cancel at least 12 hours in advance to avoid charges

Supervised Driving Requirements

To take the road test, students must complete:

• 40 hours of supervised driving (15 at night)
• or 50 hours if the parent class is not completed

Parent Requirement

Testing & Licensing

Questions? Please call DeeAnn Erickson at 218-681-8711 x 5243 or Meg Kolden at 218-681-8711 x 5244.