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Wednesday July 15, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
This session will provide an overview of the current health status of Arkansas public school students and highlight how districts can leverage key data sources, including the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), School Health Profiles, and Medicaid in the Schools reporting, to identify emerging needs and inform strategic decision-making.
Speakers
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Dana Bennett

Assistant Director, Medicaid In The Schools, DESE
As always, we have some great swag, so come by and see us and let us talk to you about your Medicaid funds, and how we can help you! As part of the School Health Services Unit at DESE, we are here to serve you at no charge. Please take advantage of our knowledge and expertise.   MISSION... Read More →
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Taylor James

CDC Surveillance Coordinator, Arkansas Department of Education
Taylor James is the CDC Surveillance Coordinator at the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE/DESE), where he has served since 2024. In this role, Taylor supports two CDC‑funded programs—the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), administered in odd‑numbered years, and School H... Read More →
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Cheria McDonald

State School Nurse Consultant, DESE/ADE
Cheria McDonald has been a nurse for 31 years graduating from the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Arkansas and recently from Arkansas State University, Jonesboro with her MSN with an education focus. For the last 17 years she has been in the education setting. She was a... Read More →
Wednesday July 15, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
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