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PAYS 101: Just the Basics

The Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS) is sponsored and conducted every two years by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. This survey has been implemented across the Commonwealth since 1989 for school students in the 6th, 8th, 10, and 12th grades to learn about their behavior, attitudes, and knowledge concerning alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and violence.

This course provides an introduction on the history of the survey. Learners will explore the basic content captured within these surveys and the generated reporting structures. Learners will also identify opportunities to put PAYS into action.

Goals

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand the background and history of the PAYS.
  2. Explain the content captured within the survey.
  3. Summarize PAYS reporting structures.
  4. Identify opportunities to put PAYS data into action.

Penn State is a Pennsylvania Department of Education non-credit Act 48 approved provider. Upon successful completion, participants can earn 1.5 hours toward fulfilling their Act 48 requirements by participating in this course and completing all activities. Be sure to complete the evaluation at the end of this course and indicate if you seek Act 48 credits in your learner profile.

Penn State is proud to partner with the National Association of Social Work, Pennsylvania Chapter to offer Continuing Education Credits. Upon successful completion, participants can apply for 1.5 hours of credit. Be sure to complete the course evaluation at the end of this course and indicate if you seek Social Work CEUs in your learner profile. Upon course completion, you will receive an email with instructions on how to apply and receive credit.

Developers

  • Alise Barr, PAYS Support & Development Specialist, Penn State EPIS
  • Phyllis Law, Systems Change Specialist, Penn State EPIS
  • Lee Winterhalter, Prevention Supervisor, Fayette County Drug & Alcohol Commission, Inc.

Training Link

eCourse Credential: Act 48, Social Work CEUs

eCourse Length: 1.5 hours

eCourse Level: Introductory

eCourse Type: Full eCourse

PAYS101