According to the Department of Motor Vehicles, an approved driving instructor is one who holds the qualifications required to teach driving instruction. Instructors are responsible for a theory-based application of the course material through lectures, discussion and tests as well as practical-based instruction.
Driving instructors are required to hold an approved driver training certificate. This education can be obtained through an approved certified driving course taken through a local college. These schools vary between states. Check with the Department of Education for approved certified driving courses.
Each state and approved driving school has their own set of fees for each program. You can contact them for a schedule of fees.
According to the New York Department of Motor Vehicles, it is required that an instructor obtain the driver's school instructor's certificate in New York and have completed a 30-hour course in teaching techniques and methodology. The instructor's certificate and 30 hours of the instructor's course are also required. You can check with your local Department of Motor Vehicles for specific qualification requirements.
Specific licensing laws differ for each state for approved driving instructor training courses. You can visit your local Department of Motor Vehicles to obtain more information regarding approved driver training instruction courses.