Course Offerings
In these uncertain times, we want to do our part to inhibit the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, with guidance from the Department of Education and ISU Extension and Outreach and out of an abundance of caution, all school nutrition trainings through August 2020 have been cancelled due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
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Please Note: Payment is required PRIOR to the start of any course.
Food Safety in Schools
June 9, 2020Presented by Anirudh Naig, Iowa State University Extension Food Safety Specialist, registrants will learn ways to enhance food safety in their schools. Registrants should have basic knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation principles and familiar with the food safety plan at their schools. Ideally, registrants have earned ServSafe® Certification. The workshop is an opportunity to review fundamentals of HACCP and a sample food safety plan.
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Procurement 101
June 10, 2020 (Morning)Keerti Patel, Consultant will lead a workshop reviewing fundamentals of an effective procurement system.
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Procurement 102
June 10, 2020 (Afternoon)Take your understanding of procurement regulation to the next level and determine what you can and cannot purchase and the proper procedure to follow.
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Financial Management for Managers
June 11, 2020Presented by the Institute of Child Nutrition, this workshop is designed for site-based managers and supervisors. Participants receive instruction program cost and revenue, security practices to protect financial integrity, budget management, increasing productivity and decreasing waste and staff responsibility for sound financial practices.
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Introduction to Culinary Skills for Healthy Meals
June 18, 2020An introductory culinary skills training specifically for school nutrition. Led by Brenda Windmuller, Chef and Consultant with the Bureau of Nutrition. Participants will observe and practice basic culinary skills with an opportunity to prepare a nutritious and appealing meal meeting meal pattern requirements.
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Orientation for School Nutrition Management
July 27–31, 2020A 4.5-day training will provide an overview of the management components of school nutrition programs.
Presented by the Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN).
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School Meal Pattern Essentials
August 5, 2020This workshop will increase your knowledge and provide practical tips for planning and delivering menus that meet school nutrition meal pattern requirements and students’ expectations.
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Manager's Update
August 6, 2020 Join the Bureau of Nutrition and Health Services for current issues in school nutrition. Our theme for 2020 is highlighting the critical importance of nutrition to learning.
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Introduction to Culinary Skills for Healthy Meals
August 11, 2020An introductory culinary skills training specifically for school nutrition. Led by Brenda Windmuller, Chef and Consultant with the Bureau of Nutrition. Participants will observe and practice basic culinary skills with an opportunity to prepare a nutritious and appealing meal meeting meal pattern requirements.
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