Resources
Step 1: Reading and Understanding MIYHS Reports and Data
The MIYHS Guide, 2024
The purpose of this guide is to help communities and schools utilize MIYHS data to highlight strengths and opportunities. It provides clear examples of different methods of incorporating MIYHS data into strategic plans and evaluation. The guide also includes explanations of MIYHS data reporting terminology and resources for planning and implementation.
Using MIYHS Data PowerPoint, 2024
This presentation was designed to increase understanding of MIYHS data by using clear and concise language to allow for consistent explanation of MIYHS. It also includes example of using confidence intervals to assess significant differences in data.
Understanding The Data - State, Public Health District, and County Reports
This one-page guide covers key information and definitions to help with the interpretation of State, geographic public health district, and county MIYHS reports.
Understanding The Data - School Reports
This one-page guide covers key information and definitions to help with the interpretation of school MIYHS reports.
Step 2: How can the Data be Utilized in Schools
Maine CDC School Health Resources and Lessons
This presentation was designed as a sampling of quality prevention programs and tools to draw from as you prepare to teach about tobacco, alcohol & substance use prevention. It intends to support health educators in the provision of current, accurate, and evidence-based primary prevention education that aligns with the National Consensus for School Health Education standards and with the substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Strategic Prevention Framework.
Selecting Evidence-Based Substance Abuse Prevention Programs: A Guide for Maine Schools Grades K-12, 2016
This guide includes process steps, information, and tools to help select evidence-based programs that fit their unique needs and resources. The guide also includes additional resources and support, sample planning worksheets, and sample evidence-based classroom prevention programs from the National Registry of Evidence Based Programs and Practices (NREPP).
This site contains free print materials and digital downloads designed to improve health and help to prevent tobacco use, substance use, and suicide in Maine.
Related Survey Links
- Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- National Youth Tobacco Survey, U.S. CDC
- Monitoring the Future, National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)