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Past Program Activities, 2003–2008
Chicago, Illinois — 2003–2008

From March 2003–February 2008, Chicago Public Schools in Illinois 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 Chicago's current program activities, see Chicago, Illinois.

Past Program Activities

Provided HIV Prevention Education

  • Conducted professional development on HIV prevention education strategies for classroom teachers, resource teachers, nurses, parents, and counselors.
     
  • Presented information regarding the Family Life and AIDS Education program to parents and community members.

Conducted the Youth Risk Behavior Survey

  • Collected data on youth risk behaviors that are representative of Chicago students in grades 9–12.
     
  • Used YRBS results to guide program planning for the Family Life and AIDS Education program.
     
  • Used data to determine program needs for students and establish policies regarding the development of effective youth programs geared toward preventing HIV.
     

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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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