Food Allergies for School Nutrition Directors is an in-depth training on managing food allergies in school nutrition programs. Directors and food allergy management personnel who take this course will create an outline of a food allergy management plan or have an opportunity to strengthen their existing plan. This course includes information about food allergies, food [Read more]

Provides training on management of finances and other resources as the foundation for nutrition integrity and quality meals in school nutrition programs. Lesson topics: Importance of Financial Management Development of a Financial Management Information System Communication and Ethical Behavior Reporting Revenue and Expenditures Setting a Meal Standard for Financial Management and Analysis Managing Revenue and [Read more]

Developed for new school nutrition managers, employees, and substitute cooks – this training curriculum is designed to provide a basic understanding of food safety. The lesson content covers food safety and why it is important, methods for training school nutrition staff on food safety, how to prevent foodborne illness, and checklists to monitor food safety. [Read more]

(8-hour training) This training models techniques to actively facilitate adult learning. Throughout the course, trainers demonstrate how to deal with different learning styles, engage the learner in a wide range of activities without over-relying on slide presentations, and establish a positive learning environment. Lesson topics: The Opener Self-Assessment Planning for Success Reaching Adult Learners Matching [Read more]

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 short physical activity [Read more]

This course qualifies for SNA core course certification level 1. Food safety is the responsibility of every person in school nutrition programs. Every action has the potential to impact the safety of the food, whether during purchasing, storing, preparing, holding, serving, or cleaning. This comprehensive food safety training course provides guidance for school nutrition professionals [Read more]

Managing Personalities and Conflict (4-hour training) The learning objectives for this session are listed below. Identify the role personalities and bias play in conflict. Explain the difference between implicit and explicit bias. Compare and contrast the four most recent generational groups as it relates to how they respond to/manage conflict. Explain the importance of clear [Read more]

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.