Step 1: Preparing and Partnering

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Step 1: Preparing and Partnering
Preparing-and-Partnering

Every successful project starts with preparation and partnerships. Preparation includes staff training on cultural competence and cultural humility, outreach to students, families, and caregivers, and building a team for the project. Partnerships are critical to the success of your culturally inclusive recipes.

Choose from the categories below to discover ways to prepare and partner.

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Staff Culinary Training

Learn about culinary training programs and resources for your staff

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Cultural Humility
and Cultural Competence

Develop a foundation in cultural humility and cultural competence

Engaging with
Underrepresented Groups

Learn how to identify and engage with underrepresented groups in your school community

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Finding and Collaborating with School and Community Partners

Explore seeking and engaging with school and community partners

The Process of
Community Collaboration

Learn the key steps for working with the community toward a common goal

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Collaboration Success Stories

Learn about different ways to collaborate with community partners

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Resources for Inspiration

Find inspiration and borrow resources from others who have succeeded in cultural community collaborations