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

From March 2003–February 2008, the Dallas Independent School District (ISD) in Texas 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 Dallas' current program activities, see Dallas, Texas.

Past Program Activities

Provided HIV Prevention Education

  • Supported the Teen-to-Teen peer group in the development of an educational program at the Townview Magnet Center and developing a public service announcement for all Dallas ISD students that is focused on the risk factors for HIV/STD infection.
     
  • Provided educational workshops in HIV/STD prevention for parents of students in grades 7 –12.
     
  • Provided staff development for classroom teachers on the knowledge and skills students need to protect themselves from HIV infection.

Conducted the Youth Risk Behavior Survey

  • Disseminated YRBS results district-wide to administrators, classroom teachers, school counselors, nurses, and community partners.
     
  • Included YRBS results and trend analysis data on the district Web site for review by students, parents, and community members.
     

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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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