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March 2020
CACFP Meal Pattern Requirements Training (1-6 hour training) The CACFP Meal Pattern Requirements training was developed based on the updated Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal pattern requirements, published on April 25, 2016. Lessons include: Milk Component (1 hour) Vegetable Updates (1 hour) Meat/Meat Alternates (1 hour and 10 minutes) Grain Components (2 [Read More]
Find out moreCACFP Meal Pattern Requirements Training (1-6 hour training) The CACFP Meal Pattern Requirements training was developed based on the updated Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal pattern requirements, published on April 25, 2016. Lessons include: Milk Component (1 hour) Vegetable Updates (1 hour) Meat/Meat Alternates (1 hour and 10 minutes) Grain Components (2 [Read More]
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Cashier's Training is a (2-hour training). This session helps school nutrition program cashiers understand the requirements for a reimbursable lunch and breakfast. This training contains short, skill-building activities that reinforce key messages to help recognize a reimbursable meal at the point-of-service using the Offer Versus Serve (OVS) option.
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(8-hour or 12-hour training sessions available) This session provides training on management of finances and other resources as the foundation for nutrition integrity and quality meals in school nutrition programs. Lesson topics include: Importance of Financial Management Development of a Financial Management Information System Communication and Ethical Behavior Reporting Revenue and Expenditures Setting a [Read More]
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(8-hour training) 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 [Read More]
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Description: SNA Key Area(s): 2-Operations USDA Professional Standard Code(s): Operations (2000) OFS in partnership with ICN and a contracted subject matter expert, will deliver a webinar for school nutrition professionals called “Managing Personnel During COVID-19”. This webinar will address communication among stakeholders, adhering to the Americans with Disabilities Act, selecting and handling of cloth [Read More]
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Description: SNA Key Area(s): 4 Communications USDA Professional Standard Code(s): 4000 Description: Maintaining customer service in child nutrition programs is essential and requires even more focus during unexpected times. It is important for school nutrition professionals to stay inspired and deliver exceptional service while navigating the current parameters for program operations. Join us on [Read More]
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Description: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to: Identify information in AMS Market News reports to aid in school nutrition procurement decisions, including Buy American. Use AMS Market News to determine the market value of produce and factors that impact cost. Use AMS Market News to check for seasonal availability [Read More]
Find out moreSNA Key Area(s): Operations USDA Professional Standard Code(s): 2000 Description: OFS in partnership with ICN, a subject matter expert, and 2 school district speakers, will deliver a webinar for school nutrition professionals called “Lessons Learned: The New Normal”. This webinar will address adaptions in meal service that have occurred or may be implemented in [Read More]
Find out moreDescription: At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to: Use and interpret US grade standards when writing fresh produce specification Describe the consequences of poorly written specifications. Identify resources for writing produce specifications including USDA Commercial Item Descriptions (CIDs). Register Here Speakers Cyndie Story, [Read More]
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