Past Program Activities, 2003–2008
Texas, 2003–2008

From March 2003–February 2008, the Texas Education Agency received funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to provide HIV prevention education and conduct the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS).

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Past Program Activities

Provided HIV Prevention Education

Provided professional development on HIV prevention to regional Education Service Center health specialists.
Used the trained regional Education Service Center health specialists to provide HIV prevention training to instructional staff in schools in each of the state’s regions.
Provided training and support to the regional Education Service Center health specialists in gathering and interpreting HIV/STD data to inform program planning.

Conducted the Youth Risk Behavior Survey

Disseminated the results of the YRBS to a statewide audience of school administrators, government officials, professional association meetings, Parent-Teacher Association meetings, parents, communities, and other stakeholders.
Used the survey results to improve, develop, and implement programs and policies that address the risk behaviors of Texas youth.

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Page last reviewed: March 3, 2008
Page last modified: March 3, 2008
Content source: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Adolescent and School Health

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Past Program Activities, 2003–2008Texas, 2003–2008

Past Program Activities

Past Program Activities, 2003–2008
Texas, 2003–2008