Summer Food Service Program - Sponsor & Site Training

Sponsor Training 

A program administrator and/or key staff members from each sponsoring organization are required to annually complete the CDE School Nutrition training to participate in the program. The in-person training is required for new sponsor organizations and is highly recommended for new staff overseeing the program. Experienced sponsor staff are also welcome to attend. An online training is available for experienced sponsor staff who do not attend the in-person training. 

Online Training

Experienced sponsor staff may use these required online trainings to meet training program requirements. Sponsors must complete the required trainings in order to obtain a certificate. Optional trainings are also available to use as additional training resources. 

Sponsor Best Practice Videos 

Colorado Summer Meal Sponsors share their expertise and best practices for running a compliant and successful Summer Meals Program. Watch the videos below to learn more. 

Site Staff Training

Sponsors are required to annually train all administrative and site staff before the program begins. The training resources below will help ensure site staff understand program requirements and the program runs smoothly. 

Videos

These videos were created by the Michigan Department of Education. Some processes may differ based on your sponsor or site type and the requirements in Colorado. If you have questions, contact your sponsor. 

Guides

For more information or if an alternate version of this document is needed, please contact the Summer team at summermealprogram@cde.state.co.us.