(4.5-day training) An overview of the management components of school nutrition programs. The target audience includes school nutrition program staff with fewer than 5 years’ experience as a director or those who may aspire to be a director, as well as state agency staff, specialists, and trainers. Lesson topics: Program Accountability, Integrity and the Role [...]

Nutrition 101 This course qualifies for SNA core course certification level 1. This training provides a basic overview of nutrition with an emphasis on the importance of balance in daily food choices and the inclusion of physical activity as a key component to good health. The training incorporates a variety of learning activities including [...]

Forecasting the Procurement of Foods General concepts about basic forecasting for the procurement of foods in Child Nutrition Programs. This training does not discuss federal regulations pertaining to the procurement system. Key topic areas: Stakeholders’ responsibilities and expectations How menus determine goods and services that must be competitively procured Inventory management, product movement, and [...]

Healthy Cuisine for Kids, Fifth Edition, is a two-day hands-on training program for child nutrition programs to be presented by the manager or other trainer. Materials include a Culinary Manual and PowerPoint presentation.

Financial Management for School Nutrition Managers is designed specifically for school nutrition managers.  The resource covers a variety of financial management topics including forecasting menu item usage, ways to control food and labor costs, and calculating the cost of menu items.