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The Idaho Department of Education Youth Well-Being Assessment
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Communities for Youth is partnering with the Idaho Department of Education (IDE) to support Idaho schools that wish to participate in the Idaho Youth Well-being Assessment during the 2024-2025 school year. Communities for Youth will support schools and school leaders in planning for administration, supporting the parent opt-in/consent process, and analyzing school-level data.
 





The Idaho Youth Well-Being Assessment was developed specifically for Idaho youth by local education stakeholders.
















A full copy of the assessment as well as more information about the process and benefits of the Idaho Youth Well-being Assessment are available from the Idaho Department of Education website.

Benefits of Participating for Schools and Districts​

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  • The Youth Well-being Assessment is designed to identify the key risk and protective factors that may lead to outcomes for youth like substance use, mental/behavioral health, chronic absenteeism, and well-being. 

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  • Assessment results can be used to seek additional funding, amend existing programs or plan new programs, and feel more confident in decision making about school resources. 

 

  • School and district participation helps IDE become more efficient and effective in program and resource delivery so they can serve Idaho's youth and make this the best, healthiest place for kids to grow up.

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Well-being Assessment FAQ's

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  • All assessments are completely anonymous, no one will know how any individual teen responds.

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  • Teens are allowed to skip any question they choose and will never be forced to answer.

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  • Only students who have a parent/caregiver actively "opt-in" can participate. 

Support is Available

  • Assistance with assessment planning, support for the parent opt-in/consent process, and analysis of school-level data is available to schools participating through IDE free-of-charge for the '24-'25 school year.

 

  • IDE is also offering coordination support and post-assessment support in the form of resources.

Learn More About the Student Survey Experience

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Want to Do More With Your School's Data?

Communities for Youth offers a range of services and supports for schools and districts wanting to do more with their well-being data. Services can be tailored to the specific needs of your school/district.

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The statewide assessment for the 2024-2025 school year, was made possible through the generous contributions of Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health, Inc. 

Need More Information?​

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​Contact Katie Watkins

IDE Student Engagement & Safety Coordinator

(208) 332-6959

kwatkins@sde.idaho.gov

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