School Nutrition Scoops
Webinars for School Nutrition: Back to the Basics
Let's kick off 2021 with getting back to the basics of the School Nutrition Programs! Click on the title to register for the event.
5 Day Training in January
Introduction to School Nutrition Leadership
This 5 day training provides an overview of the management components of school nutrition programs. The target audience includes program staff with fewer than 5 years of experience as a director. Click for more information and to register!
Thursday, January 7 at 2:00 p.m. EST
Meal Pattern
Let's get back to the building blocks of this program! During this webinar, we will be covering what meal pattern is, where the meal pattern comes from, and why the meal pattern is so important! This webinar will be for FSDs and staff as well.
Tuesday, January 12 at 2:00 p.m. EST
Variety, Color, and Texture
Keeping a variety of foods, colors, and textures is key to great school meals! During this webinar, we will discuss what each of these key components means and how you can make sure they are being implemented in your meals.
Thursday, January 14 at 2:00 p.m. EST
Recipe Sharing
IDOE is excited to be partnering with Tarrah Westercamp, Indiana School Manager with No Kid Hungry. Hear recipe ideas and inspiration, and learn about a new checklist tool to help with recipe planning!
Wednesday, January 27 at 2:00 p.m. EST
Nutrition News Bites Webinar
This month we will not only go over some important updates and reminders for the new year, but also feature the IDOE SCN Team and break down the best contacts for each topic and question you may have.
Tuesday, February 2 at 2:00 p.m. EST
Developing an Emergency Food Service Plan
This year has taught us the importance of being prepared for every situation possible (and then some). Hear from IDOE on the steps to create an emergency plan for food service and from an Indiana FSD on what they've developed for their school.