Classes and Training ToolsFood and Nutrition Service provides training opportunities for sponsors of School Nutrition Programs to support successful operations of programs in compliance with federal regulations. Training opportunities include online training through e-learning, real-time webinars with interactive learning and opportunities to ask questions, and classes offered around the state and at the Minnesota Department of Education. Every Tuesday throughout the school year a different topic related to school nutrition program operation will be presented via webinar at 2:00 p.m. Please join us from your computer at home or with your colleagues at school for this live webinar presentation. MDE: Training School Nutrition Programs NOTE: All Tuesdays @ 2:00 sessions count toward the Professional Standards annual training requirements.
SNA Certificate ProgramEarning your Certificate in School Nutrition shows your commitment to your profession and helps you stay current on the job. SNA’s Certificate Program is built on the four key areas fundamental to USDA Professional Standards:
Certificate Application Requirements Step 1: Academic Experience and Training Requirements First, determine if you have met all the academic experience and training requirements for the certificate level that you would like to apply for. The initial requirements and annual CEU requirements for each of the 4 levels are listed in the Program Guide. You must meet all requirements for a specific Certificate Level prior to sending your application to SNA.
1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) = 1 hour of training for Professional Standards Training must be in one of the four key areas and your specific training plan and topic areas should be determined by (or in conjunction with your) supervisor.
Audit Information SNA will check proof of CEUs via a random audit. Only those chosen for the audit will be required to send in documentation of CEUs earned. If you are selected for an audit, notification to send CEU documentation to SNA will be included in your annual renewal notice. For more information about the certificate program’s alignment to USDA Professional Standards please visit www.schoolnutrition.org SNA Level One Certificate-Approved Core Courses for MinnesotaNutrition
Note: Initial courses for Level One for the SNA Certificate program can be achieved by taking the free online training of Food Safety in Schools and Nutrition 101. (Food Safety in Schools course does NOT qualify for the Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) from the MN Dept. Of Health) Institute of Child Nutrition E-Learning TrainingContinuing education courses offered online at ICN support the professional development and training of child nutrition program personnel at all levels of responsibility. The ICN’s online ELearning course system supports the research-based competencies, knowledge, and skills needed for excellence in child nutrition program management. ICN ELearing training provides self-paced online courses that may be completed over multiple sessions. Once a course has been completed, a certificate of completion is provided and may be used to satisfy certain certification and credentialing requirements. Additionally, ICN online courses are offered free of charge. Click here learn more about ICN Elearning Training Features. Note: Initial courses for Level One for the SNA Certificate program can be achieved by taking the free online training of Food Safety in Schools and Nutrition 101. (Food Safety in Schools course does NOT qualify for the Minnesota Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) from the MN Dept. Of Health) Chop! Chop! Culinary SkillsWelcome to the home of the Chop! Chop! culinary skills training video series. These free training videos will help you and your school food service staff use more fresh, local-grown fruits and vegetables—and whole grains—in your school meal program by introducing new foods, recipes and culinary skills. View all six videos below, along with support resources and recipes for your school lunch programs. Click here to access the Chop Chop website. School Nutrition Association Learning CenterThe Learning Center resources are designed to support you in your school nutrition journey and help you to grow in the field. SNA members can regularly access new learning resources and opportunities to earn CEUs. SNA’s Training Zone is your One-Stop Shop for all of SNA’s eLearning. MN Department of Education Training Classes“Tuesday @ 2:00” Training Every Tuesday throughout the school year a different topic related to school nutrition program operation will be presented via webinar at 2:00 p.m. Please join us from your computer at home or with your colleagues at school for this live webinar presentation. Click here for upcoming Session descriptions and registration. NOTE: All Tuesdays @ 2:00 sessions count toward the Professional Standards annual training requirements for the 2020-21 school year. Sanitation (Food Manager Certification ) Classes
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