The Regional Office of Education is responsible for the delivery of initial and continuing education for school bus drivers.

First Division (Taxis or Vans)

Classes will cover vehicles designed/certified by the manufacturer to carry 10 passengers or less including the driver.

See First Division Class Schedule

Second Division (Bus)

Classes will cover vehicles carrying over 10 passengers and drivers must hold a CDL license.

See Second Division Class Schedule

VECTOR

Vector is an online computer-based module that fulfills FMCSA ELDT Theory (Knowledge) Training requirements. All School Districts in McHenry County may register for this service. Any Contractor that transports students for a McHenry County school district is eligible to register for this service. If your company isn’t listed on the drop-down menu, contact McHenry ROE.

• Vector Training - Registration

FIRST DIVISION

First Division (Taxis or Vans) classes will cover vehicles designed/certified by the manufacturer to carry 10 passengers or less including the driver. First Division Refresher classes are for drivers with a First Division Permit (who attended a First Division Initial Class after  January 1, 2024, all others will need to attend a Second Division Refresher Class).

• Drivers planning to attend a class must be registered and have paid the $10.00 fee to the McHenry County Regional Office of Education prior to the class date (registration links below).
• No admission after the instructor has begun the class.

McHenry County First Division INITIAL Classes:

Initial classes are limited to 10-12 individuals.
Additional classes will be added if demand requires.

• 1st Division Initial Training - Registration

McHenry County First Division REFRESHER Classes:

• 1st Division Refresher Training - Registration

Class Locations:

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SECOND DIVISION

Second Division (Bus) classes will cover vehicles carrying over 10 passengers. Second Division Refresher classes are for School Bus Drivers (CDL holders) and Van/Taxi Drivers (who were permitted prior to January 1, 2024 or who attended a Second Division Initial Class after January 1, 2024).

• Drivers planning to attend a class must be registered and have paid the $10.00 fee to the McHenry County Regional Office of Education prior to the class date (registration links below).
• No admission after the instructor has begun the class.

McHenry County Bus INITIAL Classes:

Initial classes are limited to 10-12 individuals.
Additional classes will be added if demand requires.

• 2nd Division Initial Training - Registration

McHenry County Bus REFRESHER Classes:

• 2nd Division Refresher Training - Registration

Class Locations:

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