School Nutrition Programs

Education and Training Resources for School Nutrition Programs

Child and Adult Care Food Programs

Education and Training Resources for CACFP

Face-to-Face Training

Learn about free training for your school

ICN Resources

Access ICN’s wide array of online resources

Child Nutrition Archives

View the history of Child Nutrition

Applied Research

Research reports and ICN Insights

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School Nutrition S.T.A.R. Webinar Series

This series will feature school districts that have implemented creative strategies and best practices for common school nutrition topics as well as allied organizations who develop and offer free resources to support school nutrition programs.
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ABOUT THE ICN

The Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN), part of the School of Applied Sciences at The University of Mississippi, is the only federally funded national center dedicated to applied research, education and training, and technical assistance for child nutrition programs. The Institute was established by Congress in the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 1989.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

“Thank you for giving so much information!  Probably the best presentation/training I’ve received.”

Foundations for Training Excellence, Huntsville, TX

“Excellent presenter who had excellent material.”  “The information I found most useful were the strategies to use to resolve conflict and reflecting on different personality styles.”

Managing Personalities and Conflict, March, 2019 in Frankfort, KY

“Great presentation, very helpful!”  “I had a wonderful time and I am going to use all the information in my classroom and home.”

CACFP Meal Pattern Optional Best Practices, February, 2019 in Riverside, CA

“Trainer kept things moving and stayed on subject, presented well, was easy to understand, and kept us engaged.”

Foundations for Training Excellence: Basics, March, 2019 - Redding, CA

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ICN NEWS

  • Promotional graphic for ‘iBites Podcasts’, a podcast series for school nutrition staff. Image shows a bowl of cereal, milk carton, apple, and a microphone on a cafeteria table.

iBites Podcast – S2E3 – Crystal Beers

December 10th, 2025|

Welcome to iBites, the podcast from the Institute of Child Nutrition.
On iBites, we talk with school nutrition professionals from around the country. Our guests share real experiences, practical tips, and proven strategies to support your work. Whether you’re an experienced [Read More]

  • Promotional image for the mixup podcast episode 31

The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 31 – Shaping Student’s Relationship with Food

December 10th, 2025|

Host Patrick Garmong sits down with national school nutrition leader Stephen O’Brien to talk about how school meals can shape a student’s relationship with food for life. They dig into scratch cooking, smart procurement, small-district strategies, building allies, and [Read More]

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