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Past Program Activities, 2003–2008
Orange County, Florida — 2003–2008

From March 2003–February 2008, Orange County Public Schools in Florida received funding from CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health to provide HIV prevention education and conduct the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS).

For information on Orange County's current program activities, see Orange County, Florida.

Past Program Activities

Provided HIV Prevention Education

  • Provided professional development for teachers and school staff on exemplary HIV curricula, established district HIV policies, and human sexuality education guidelines.
     
  • Assessed the quality of classroom instruction in HIV prevention received by students in grades 6–12, as well as teacher satisfaction and knowledge regarding policies, programs, resources, professional development, and technical assistance related to HIV prevention.
     
  • Collaborated with community-based organizations to implement HIV prevention programs for African American, Latino, and sexual minority youth.

Conducted the Youth Risk Behavior Survey

  • Collected data on youth risk behaviors that are representative of Orange County students in grades 9–12.
     
  • Created a variety of materials including a report, slide presentation, pamphlets, flyers, and posters, to present a comparison of YRBS data for Orange County over time.
     
  • Collaborated with the Orange County Health Department to distribute YRBS materials to community agencies and district personnel, including the superintendent.
     

Note: This page is no longer being reviewed.  It is provided as an archival document to assist researchers or others needing historical content.

 






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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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