Stakeholders are invited to attend an event focused on better understanding surveys administered to students in Kansas schools. 

“Understanding Youth Data Collection in Kansas: A Collaborative Stakeholder Convening” is available for in-person or virtual attendance from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12. 

The event will bring together diverse individuals to learn about and engage in dynamic conversations with experts, stakeholders and policymakers about youth-related data collection in Kansas, the policies that shape data collection and the real-world applications of youth data on program development. 

Participants will be able to join roundtable discussions to collaborate, reflect on panel perspectives and develop action steps. 

Lunch will be provided for those attending in person at the Kansas Health Institute, 212 S.W. 8th Ave. in Topeka. 

The event, sponsored by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Health Institute (KHI), won’t cover survey data findings. 

A tentative agenda has been established: 

• 10 a.m.: Welcome 
• 10:10 a.m.: Setting the Stage: Kansas Youth Data and Policies 
• 10:30 a.m.: 15-minute video, “Understanding Perspectives on Youth Data Collection in Schools.” 
• 10:45 a.m.: Panel discussion: Youth Data Application 
• Noon: Lunch 
• 12:45 p.m.: Panel discussion: Policy Options 
• 2 p.m.: Roundtable discussion/breakouts 
• 2:45 p.m.: Closing remarks 
• 3 p.m.: Adjourn 

For more information to register, click here. 

KHI is offering continuing education credits for social workers, physicians, APRNs and RNs. Other participants can request a certificate of attendance. Instructions to receive credit or a certificate will be provided at the event.