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Training
The School Nutrition Unit offers online, in-person and webinar trainings to increase school nutrition professionals’ skills and knowledge in operating child nutrition programs. These trainings provide USDA Professional Standards hours and count as Continuing Education Units (CEU) for the School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) Credential. Please contact, Alicia Grove, at grove_a@cde.state.co.us or 720-795-2038, for questions about School Nutrition training offerings and any accessibility needs.
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Online Trainings
These resources are self-paced and can include online learning modules, archived webinar recordings, and more. They are also mobile accessible.
In Person Trainings
These opportunities are scheduled in-person trainings hosted by CDE School Nutrition.
Upcoming Webinars
On the Menu Monthly Calls.
- Next call- Thursday May 26, from 2 to 3:00 p.m.
- This call will cover cover the application process for school nutrition programs including the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and the Afterschool Snack Program.
- Register for the call
- General Information
- Typically held the fourth Thursday of each month from 2 to 3 p.m.
- Topics are determined monthly
Recorded Webinars
On the Menu Calls
After watching these recorded webinars, please complete the training evaluation if available.
- April On the Menu Session Recording: Participants learned about flexibilities available for summer 2022 and SY 2022-23, training requirements, and SFSP outreach materials.
- Recorded on April 28, 2022
- April On the Menu Call-PowerPoint and Presenter Notes (PPT)
- April training evaluation link
- March On the Menu Session Recording: Participants learned the requirements to operate the Summer Food Service Program. This session covers the annual SFSP training requirements for summer sponsors.
- Recorded on March 24, 2022
- March On the Menu Call-PowerPoint and Presenter Notes (PPT)
- March training evaluation link
- February On the Menu Session Recording: Participants learned about new updates for the Pandemic-EBT program during school year 2021-22.
- Recorded on Feb. 24, 2022
- Feb. On the Menu Call-PowerPoint and Presenter Notes (PPT)
- Feb. training evaluation link
- January On the Menu Session Recording: Participants learned how to access and use new marketing materials to showcase your child nutrition program.
- Recorded on Jan. 27, 2022
- Jan. On the Menu Call- Google PowerPoint and Presenter Notes
- Jan. training evaluation link
- November On the Menu Session Recording: Participants learned best practices from other sponsors to address supply chain challenges and determined relevant solutions for their own program.
- October On the Menu Call Recording: Participants learned how to take their food photography and social media marketing skills to the next level.
- Oct. training evaluation link
- October On the Menu Call- PowerPoint and Presenter Notes (Google PPT)
- Recorded on Oct. 28, 2021.
- September On the Menu Call Recording: Participants learned about the Farm to School sub-grant application requirements and how to handle supply chain challenges. To view the application due Thursday, October 14, visit the Farm to School and Summer webpage.
- Recorded on September 23, 2021.
- September On the Menu Call- PowerPoint and Presenter Notes (PPT)
- August On the Menu Call Recording: Participants learned about civil rights requirements in Child Nutrition Programs. The call covered public notification requirements, Civil Rights complaint procedures, racial/ethnic data collection, program accommodations, and satisfies the annual Civil Rights training requirement.
- Recorded on August 26, 2021.
- August On the Menu Call-PowerPoint and Presenter Notes (PPT)
- July On the Menu Call Recording: Participants learn about school meal eligibility processes (income applications, templates, and direct certification) for school year 2021-22
- Recorded on July 22, 2021.
- July On the Menu Call-PowerPoint and Presenter Notes (PPT)
- May On the Menu Call Recording: Participants learn about Child Nutrition Program implementation for school year 2021-22 including USDA waivers.
- April On the Menu Call Recording: Participants learn ways to reduce food waste and tips to increase sustainability in menu planning.
- Recorded on April 22, 2021.
- April On the Menu Call- PowerPoint and Presenter Notes (PPT)
- April training evaluation link
- February On the Menu Call Recording: Participants learn about community engagement for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) from Colorado sponsors, Hunger Free Colorado, and Cooking Matters.
- Recorded on Feb. 25, 2021.
- Feb. On the Menu Call- PowerPoint and Presenter Notes (PPT)
Colorado School Nutrition Unit and Nourish Colorado Meal Quality Trainings
- Meal Quality Training #1: Participants review food safety during COVID-19, identify and build communication and marketing strategies, and learn new ways to set teams up for success through partnerships, equipment, and meal prep ideas
- Recorded on Sept. 30, 2020
- Click here to download the training certificate
- Meal Quality Training #2: Participants learn to evaluate varying presentation techniques, ideas for special diets, and best practices to efficiently assemble meals
- Recorded on Dec. 2, 2020
- Click here to download the training certificate
- Meal Quality Training #3: Creating efficiencies and taking care of your future self.
- Recorded on Feb. 24, 2021
- Click here to download the training certificate.
- Meal Quality Training #4: Participants learn more about time management plus culinary techniques and recipes, all designed to help you use up products in your inventory
- Recorded on April 21, 2021
- Click here to download the training certificate.
- Kitchen Math: Use kitchen math skills to reduce waste and improve portion control in your school meals program.
- Recorded on August 18, 2021
- Click here to download the training certificate.
- Recipe Reading and Development: Learn how to read and develop a standardized recipe and use fresh herbs and spices to enhance your school meals.
- Recorded on Oct. 13, 2021
- Click here to download the training certificate.
Other Webinars:
October 1 Count/Free Lunch Webinar Recording
- Participants learn about October count submission and the importance of reporting free lunch eligibility accurately.
- Recorded on Sept. 16, 2020.
School Meal Eligibility Webinar Recordings
Please contact Alicia Grove for mobile-friendly versions of the recorded webinars.
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