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Healthy Students, Higher Achievement: Leveraging School Health Data for Classroom Success
Wednesday July 15, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
Room 105
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
avatar for Dana Bennett, RN

Dana Bennett, RN

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 →
avatar for Cheria McDonald, APRN

Cheria McDonald, APRN

State School Nurse Consultant, DESE/ADE
Cheria McDonald has been a nurse for 34 years graduating from the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Arkansas and with her MSN in nursing education and Post-Master's in FNP from AState in Jonesboro. For the last 20 years she has been in the education setting. She was a school... Read More →
avatar for Taylor James

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 Health... Read More →
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Wednesday July 15, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm CDT
Room 105 Hot Springs Convention Center
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