November 2020 Workshops
Region 6 Child Nutrition
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- November sessions include some online via Zoom and some face to face sessions at Region 6 ESC.
- Participants must be registered to attend an online or face to face session.
- R6 ESC abides by Texas COVID-19 social distancing guidelines.
- Temperatures are taken as you enter the building.
- Face masks are required in the building.
- When participating in a group with one person signed into the online session:
- All participants must be registered.
- Type each participant's name and district name in the chatbox of the session.
- The session Zoom link will be emailed to each registered participant the day prior to the session. Review your esc6 account for account email address accuracy.
- SNP session material will be posted no later than the day prior to the session. All participant material is located on the R6 SNP website in the 20-21 Region 6 Participant Material LiveBinder.
CN: Food Production Record
Join us to learn Food Production Record (FPR) skills to include how to fill out a FPR, how to use meal documentation to support the FPR and how to use the FPR to improve forecasting, communication, organization and to demonstrate compliance. Participants will receive guided activities to build confidence in providing accurate documentation to the Texas Department of Agriculture during an Administrative Review. Target Audience: CN Directors/Supervisors, Managers, and Production Staff
- See the direct link for registration. Session# 428033
- Region 6 ESC abides by Texas COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. Face masks are required while in the building.
Monday, Nov 9, 2020, 09:00 AM
Education Service Center Region 6, Montgomery Road, Huntsville, TX, USA
CN: Verification Report
This is an online session to learn the steps for reporting data in the Verification Report located in TX-UNPS. The report is open December 1, 2020, and is due on February 1, 2021. Target Audience: CN Directors or CN Staff who conduct the Verification Process
- See the direct link for registration. Session# 428026
Wednesday, Nov 11, 2020, 09:00 AM
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CN: Directors Round Table Meeting
This session is part of a series of meetings for Directors to receive guidance on child nutrition compliance with regulations and policies. Updated information is provided with guidance resources. Region 6 Child Nutrition Specialists will allow Directors an open platform of discussion for compliance questions.
This meeting will include the following subject areas: Verifying Eligibility, Food Distribution Program, and Summer Mandate.
- See the direct link for registration. Session# 428425
Thursday, Nov 12, 2020, 09:00 AM
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CN: MENU Module
- This session is an introduction to the MENU Module System.
- See the direct link for registration. Session# 428022
- Region 6 ESC abides by Texas COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. Face masks are required while in the building.
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2020, 10:00 AM
Education Service Center Region 6, Montgomery Road, Huntsville, TX, USA
TDA Webinars
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Food & Nutrition Division is excited to announce a series of upcoming trainings on managing finances in child nutrition. Each session has been designed to provide tools and resources for operating lean without cutting corners. Please share webinar invitations with relevant members of your team. Continuing Education These webinars are provided to child nutrition staff to assist with financial management in the 2020-2021 school year. If you are interested in counting them towards your continuing education units, you may keep a record of your attendance on your district's training tracking log.
Upcoming Webinar Schedule
Functional Forecasting for Menu Planning | November 4 | Register
Using Food Production Records to Plan and Reduce Waste | November 18 | Register
Menu Planning Systems | December 9 | Register
Resources to Support Learning
Resources to Support Learning
Visit the Financial Support Resources page on Square Meals to access tools and resources related to food cost basics, including:
Tools for Financial Management | ESC Region 11
Management Tools and Resources | The Lunch Box
Essential KPIs for School Nutrition Success | The Institute of Child Nutrition
Financial Management Course for School Nutrition Directors | The Institute of Child Nutrition
Fiscal Survival 101 | Meals Plus
Region 6 CN Specialists
Julie Dorman
Child Nutrition Program Specialist, SNP/SSO
936-435-8238
Cindy Scott
Child Nutrition Program Specialist, SNP/SSO
936-435-8234
Dina Herrick
Child Nutrition Program Specialist, CACFP/SFSP
936-435-8244
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. This program is funded by the USDA.