For 54 years, the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) and the University of Nebraska Lincoln have aimed to elevate the School Meals Programs by delivering quality educational experiences for school food service professionals. This tradition of quality educational programming continues through the 2023 Child Nutrition Training Academy, which will be held June 5-9, 2023 at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, East Campus.
Child Nutrition Training Academy Informational Flyer.pdf
The Training Academy is designed to fit the needs of both new and experienced school food service professionals, and provides a learning environment which strengthens professionalism, builds confidence, inspires critical thinking, and cultivates creativity through experiential learning. Your district will benefit from a better understanding of program regulations to ensure integrity. Attendees will create S.M.A.R.T. goals to encourage accountability for changes they would like to implement in their food service operation. Additionally, attendees will have the ability to network with other school food service professionals.
Two training opportunities are available; however, Year 1 must have been previously completed to participate in Year 2.
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Year 1 (Limited to 35 participants) •Recommended for school food service directors, managers, and staff
•Topics include: · School Nutrition 101 · Basic Culinary Math · Buy American Provision · Utilizing the Cafeteria as a Classroom · Managing Personalities and Conflict · Financial Management · Food Allergies
•Coursework eligible for Level 2 School Nutrition Association (SNA) Certification*
*40 hours – must have high school diploma or equivalent |
Year 2 (Limited to 35 participants) •Recommended for school food service directors, managers, and staff
•Topics include: · Menu Development · Food Defense (tabletop exercise) · Foundation for Training Excellence · Forecasting the Procurement of Foods · Farm to School Workshop · Team Building · Communications Class
•Coursework eligible for Level 3 or 4 School Nutrition Association (SNA) Certification*
*40 hours – must have high school diploma or equivalent |
*Please note, the registration fees from the 2022 Training Academy were mistakenly provided in a previous email to Administrators. The fees listed above reflect the accurate rates for the 2023 Training Academy.
Please see the attached informational flyer for further details. To learn more about SNA Certification, visit the Child Nutrition Training Academy webpage.
Registration
To register, please utilize this link: Child Nutrition Training Academy Registration
Participants must be at least 19 years of age to attend the Child Nutrition Training Academy. All payments must be postmarked by May 23, 2023. No refunds will be issued after May 12, 2023.
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Academy Registration |
Tuition ONLY No Housing |
Tuition & 4-room apartment – Campus Housing (5 nights) |
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Early Bird Registration (completed by April 11) |
$100.00* |
$355.00* |
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Registration (completed after April 11 but before May 1) |
$135.00 |
$390.00* |
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Late Registration (completed after May 1 but before May 12) |
$185.00 |
$445.00* |
