Education and Training Resources for School Nutrition Programs
ICN’s research-based education and training resources are designed to help district school nutrition directors/supervisors, managers, and nutrition assistants/technicians meet the challenges of the day to day operations of successful school nutrition programs.
Popular Resources for School Nutrition Programs
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This colorful 17″ X 22″ poster offers “at a glance” information on recipe abbreviations, measurement conversions, portioning tools, and steamtable pan capacity.
Post it in the kitchen for quick reference. Also available from ICN. Call 800-321-3054 for more information.
Basics at a Glance
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| Basics At A Glance - Print | April 03, 2019 | Download |
| Lo esencial a la mirada (Spanish)-Print | April 03, 2019 | Download |
| Basics At A Glance - Full Poster | January 18, 2018 | Download |
| Basics At A Glance Part 1 of Four Parts | January 18, 2018 | Download |
| Basics At A Glance Part 2 of Four Parts | January 18, 2018 | Download |
| Basics At A Glance Part 3 of Four Parts | January 18, 2018 | Download |
| Basics At A Glance Part 4 of Four Parts | January 18, 2018 | Download |
| Lo esencial a la mirada (Spanish)- Full Poster | January 18, 2018 | Download |
| Lo esencial a la mirada (Spanish)Part 1 of Four Parts - Spanish version | January 18, 2018 | Download |
| Lo esencial a la mirada Part 2 of Four Parts - Spanish Version | January 18, 2018 | Download |
| Lo esencial a la mirada Part 3 of Four Parts - Spanish Version | January 18, 2018 | Download |
| Lo esencial a la mirada Part 4 of Four Parts - Spanish Version | January 18, 2018 | Download |
Basic Culinary Math for School Nutrition Professionals
| Title | Date added | Download |
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| Basic Culinary Math - Instructors Manual | April 09, 2018 | Download |
| Basic Culinary Math - Participant's Workbook | April 09, 2018 | Download |
| Basic Culinary Math - Presentation | April 09, 2018 | Download |
| Basic Culinary Math - Flashcards | April 09, 2018 | Download |
| Basic Culinary Math - Pre and Post Assessments with Answer Key | May 28, 2021 | Download |
Emergencies happen when they are least expected. Having an emergency preparedness plan in place can help save lives and provide employees with a sense of security when an emergency takes place. ICN has developed templates, fact sheets, and an online course to help you prepare for emergencies that may come your way.
Reopening Your School Kitchen After a Flood
Salvaging Food After a Flood
Designing an Emergency Preparedness Templates
Steps for Emergency Preparedness
| Title | Date added | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Steps for Emergency Preparedness | May 15, 2020 | Download |
| Step One | May 15, 2020 | Download |
| Step Two | May 15, 2020 | Download |
| Step Three | May 15, 2020 | Download |
| Step Four | May 15, 2020 | Download |
| Step Five | May 15, 2020 | Download |
| Step Six | May 15, 2020 | Download |
Food Allergy Fact Sheets
| Title | Date added | Download |
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| Overview of Food Allergies Fact Sheet | June 24, 2020 | Download |
| Common Questions: School Nutrition Staff | June 24, 2020 | Download |
| Common Questions: School Nutrition Directors | June 24, 2020 | Download |
| Managing Food Allergies School Nutrition Directors Fact Sheet | June 24, 2020 | Download |
| Managing Food Allergies School Nutrition Staff Fact Sheet | June 24, 2020 | Download |
| Alergias a los Alimentos | April 10, 2018 | Download |
| Egg Allergies Fact Sheet | June 24, 2020 | Download |
| Fish Allergies Fact Sheet | June 24, 2020 | Download |
| Milk Allergies Fact Sheet | June 24, 2020 | Download |
| Peanut Allergies | June 25, 2020 | Download |
| Shellfish Allergies | June 25, 2020 | Download |
| Soy Allergies | June 25, 2020 | Download |
| Tree Nut Allergies | June 25, 2020 | Download |
| Wheat Allergies | June 25, 2020 | Download |
| Serving Safe Food to Students with Food Allergies | February 14, 2018 | Download |
The Managing Food Allergies in School Nutrition Programs online course is a 4-hour training course that can be found on ICN’s New eLearning Portal.
Food Allergies for School Nutrition Managers and Staff
| Title | Date added | Download |
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| Caitlin Remembered Video | October 26, 2018 | Download |
| Food Allergies for School Nutrition Managers & Staff - Instructor's Manual | December 03, 2019 | Download |
| Food Allergies for School Nutrition Managers & Staff - Participant Workbook | December 03, 2019 | Download |
| Food Allergies for School Nutrition Managers & Staff _PPT Presentation | December 03, 2019 | Download |
| Food Allergies for School Nutrition Managers & Staff_ Pre-Assessment | December 03, 2019 | Download |
| Food Allergies for School Nutrition Managers & Staff _Post-Assessment | December 03, 2019 | Download |
| Food Allergies for School Nutrition Managers and Staff_Pre and Post Assessment Answers | December 03, 2019 | Download |
Food Safety Basics
| Title | Date added | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Video Clip Using Thermometers | February 16, 2018 | Download |
| School Employee Health and Personal Hygiene Video Mini-Series Part 1- Reporting Illness | April 13, 2018 | Download |
| School Employee Health and Personal Hygiene Video Mini-Series Part 2- Handling Illness | April 13, 2018 | Download |
| School Employee Health and Personal Hygiene Video Mini-Series Part 3- Preventing Illness | April 13, 2018 | Download |
| Food Safety Basics - Instructor's Manual | April 10, 2018 | Download |
| Food Safety Basics - Participant's Workbook | April 10, 2018 | Download |
| Food Safety Basics - Presentation | April 10, 2018 | Download |
| Food Safety Basics - Pre-Assessment | April 10, 2018 | Download |
| Food Safety Basics - Post-Assessment | April 10, 2018 | Download |
| Food Safety Basics - Pre-Post Assessment Answers | April 10, 2018 | Download |
| ICN Handwashing Short | August 06, 2018 | Download |
Food Safety Fact Sheets
Financial Management: A Course for School Nutrition Directors 2nd Edition
Financial Management: A Course for School Nutrition Managers
| Title | Date added | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Management Managers - Instructors Manual | October 23, 2017 | Download |
| Financial Management Managers - Participants Workbook | October 23, 2017 | Download |
| Financial Management Managers - Presentation | October 23, 2017 | Download |
| Financial Management Managers - Pre-Post-Assestment | October 23, 2017 | Download |
| Financial Management Managers - Assessment Answer Key | October 23, 2017 | Download |
Colorful 8 ½” x 11″ mini-posters provide information at a glance on current food safety topics. Designed for use in the food preparation and service areas.
Food Safety Mini-Posters
Food Safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are written practices and procedures that are critical to producing safe food. It is essential to have these SOPs in place and to train foodservice employees to use them. Published 2005. Updated 2016. ET63-05.
Food Safety Standard Operating Procedures
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| Inventory Management and Tracking Instructor's Manual | June 14, 2021 | Download |
| Inventory Management and Tracking Participant's Workbook | July 02, 2020 | Download |
| Inventory Management and Tracking Powerpoint | July 02, 2020 | Download |
| Inventory Management and Tracking Pre-Post-Assessment | July 02, 2020 | Download |
| Inventory Management and Tracking Pre-Post-AssessmentAnswer Key | July 02, 2020 | Download |
Norovirus for Schools
No Time to Train provides short lessons for busy school nutrition assistants. The format for No Time to Train lessons includes an overview, preparation checklist, lesson at a glance with timeline for conducting the lesson, reference and instructor’s script. The manager / instructor will use the script to present each lesson to the participants. The script gives directions to the manager / instructor – DO, SAY, ASK, LISTEN, and ACTIVITY – to deliver each lesson. No special audiovisual or electronic equipment is needed to conduct the lessons. They can be presented in the cafeteria, media center, or classroom.
Teachers and others in the school or child care setting may wish to participate. Lessons could also be used to integrate nutrition education in the classroom. With some modifications, the lessons could be used with middle and secondary students. Published 2008. ET88-08
No Time To Train:Short Lessons for School Nutrition Assistants
Nutrition 101: A Taste of Food and Fitness - 4th Edition
| Title | Date added | Download |
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| Nutrition 101 Instructor's Manual | April 10, 2018 | Download |
| Nutrition 101 Participant's Workbook | April 10, 2018 | Download |
| Nutrition 101 Pre-/Post - Assessment | April 10, 2018 | Download |
| Nutrition 101 Pre-/Post Assessment Answer Key | April 10, 2018 | Download |
| Nutrition 101 Presentation | April 10, 2018 | Download |
These training materials are used in the five-day Orientation to School Nutrition Management training seminar targeted to new and aspiring school nutrition program directors with five years or less experience. Lessons provide an overview of school nutrition programs, define the role and responsibilities of a director, and review the relationship between local policies and state/federal regulations.
Management topics include:
- Meal Pattern/HealthierUS School Challenge
- Food Production and Operation Management
- Program Accountability and the Role of the School Nutrition Director
- Procurement and Inventory Management
- Special Needs
- Work Place Safety and Emergency Preparedness
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing and Communication
- Financial Management
Orientation to School Nutrition Management
Produce Safety
| Title | Date added | Download |
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| Handling Fresh Produce in Classrooms Fact Sheet | March 06, 2018 | Download |
| Handling Fresh Produce on Salad Bars Fact Sheet | March 06, 2018 | Download |
| Handling Leafy Greens Fact Sheet | March 06, 2018 | Download |
| Handling Produce Safely | March 06, 2018 | Download |
| Produce Storage Chart | March 06, 2018 | Download |
| School Garden Scenarios - Activity | March 06, 2018 | Download |
| Traceability Fact Sheet | March 06, 2018 | Download |
| Verifying On-Farm Food Safety Fact Sheet | March 06, 2018 | Download |
Recipes for Healthy Kids – The 30 winning recipes from the Recipes for Healthy Kids (R4HK) competition are credited to support the whole grain-rich, red/orange, dark green, and beans/peas (legumes) vegetable subgroups for the meal patterns as part of the Nutrition Standards in School Meal Programs. Find these recipes in the Team Nutrition Resource Library:
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