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Child Nutrition: Summer Workshop

Join us for the annual Summer Workshop to receive the knowledge needed to be successful in the operations of Child Nutrition Programs. The workshop is open to Child Nutrition administrators and nutrition staff members. A variety of sessions will be offered to provide continuing education relevant to fulfilling the professional standards annual training hour requirements.

Day 1 - All Day Sessions

Session ID: 567240 Food Production Records Date/Time: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Seats Filled: 25 / 25 Fee: $7.00 Location:Education Service Center Region 6, Lonestar 1 Important Breakout Information: This class teaches Contracting Entities (CEs) basics to advance Food Production Record (FPR) skills including how to fill out an 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. The fee for this course is for the lunch that will be provided. Please be advised that due to a limited number of available instructors, some classes at the Child Nutrition Workshop may be subject to cancellation. We appreciate your understanding and will notify you promptly of any changes.	This session is full.
Session ID: 567241 Meal Patterns SNP Date/Time: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Seats Filled: 20 / 25 Fee: $7.00 Location:Education Service Center Region 6, Bluebonnet F Important Breakout Information: This class aims to teach operators of the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program the basic meal pattern knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to run effective and compliant programs including the lunch and breakfast meal patterns. Topics include offer vs. serve requirements for NSLP and SBP and reimbursable meals. This class will be in person, but the instructor will be via zoom. The fee for this course is for the lunch that will be provided. Please be advised that due to a limited number of available instructors, some classes at the Child Nutrition Workshop may be subject to cancellation. We appreciate your understanding and will notify you promptly of any changes.
Session ID: 567242 Eligibility Date/Time: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Seats Filled: 12 / 25 Fee: $7.00 Location:Education Service Center Region 6, Lonestar 4 Important Breakout Information: This comprehensive course will guide SFAs to establish an effective foundation in certification and benefit issuance policies and procedures using class discussion and hands-on activities. We recommend bringing a laptop device, access to your eligibility determination system, and your state-application login information to view the SFA's application on file with TDA. The fee for this course is for the lunch that will be provided. Please be advised that due to a limited number of available instructors, some classes at the Child Nutrition Workshop may be subject to cancellation. We appreciate your understanding and will notify you promptly of any changes.
Session ID: 567243 Meal Counting and Claiming System Date/Time: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Seats Filled: 17 / 25 Fee: $7.00 Location:Education Service Center Region 6, Lonestar 3 Important Breakout Information: This course is designed to assist personnel in child nutrition programs to effectively establish and implement an effective counting and claiming system, acceptable meal collection procedures, quality assurance measures, financial responsibilities, and compliance. The fee for this course is for the lunch that will be provided. Please be advised that due to a limited number of available instructors, some classes at the Child Nutrition Workshop may be subject to cancellation. We appreciate your understanding and will notify you promptly of any changes
Session ID: 567244 The Administrative Review and Procurement Review Process Date/Time: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Seats Filled: 5 / 25 Fee: $7.00 Location:Education Service Center Region 6, Lonestar 5 Important Breakout Information: This course is designed to assist personnel responsible for managing the operational, financial, and procurement functions of Child Nutrition programs with procedural knowledge and resources to prepare for an Administrative, Financial, and Procurement Review. This course is not designed to teach the programmatic concepts of operating the NSLP and SBP. The fee for this course is for the lunch that will be provided. Please be advised that due to a limited number of available instructors, some classes at the Child Nutrition Workshop may be subject to cancellation. We appreciate your understanding and will notify you promptly of any changes
Session ID: 567248 Food Safety in Schools Date/Time: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Seats Filled: 25 / 25 Fee: $7.00 Location:Education Service Center Region 6, Lonestar 2 Important Breakout Information: Food safety is the responsibility of every person in school nutrition programs. Every action has the potential to impact the safety of the food, whether during purchasing, storing, preparing, holding, serving, or cleaning. This comprehensive food safety training course provides guidance for school nutrition professionals to assure the preparation and service of safe food and how to manage a safe and sanitary school nutrition operation. The fee for this course is for the lunch that will be provided. Please be advised that due to a limited number of available instructors, some classes at the Child Nutrition Workshop may be subject to cancellation. We appreciate your understanding and will notify you promptly of any changes. Lesson topics: Food Safety is Top Priority, Prevent Foodborne Illness: Understanding, Microorganisms, Basic Facts About, Microorganisms, A Clean and Sanitary School Nutrition Facility, A Process for Preventing Foodborne Illness, Food Safety Programs in Schools	This session is full.

Day 2 - 1/2 Day Sessions (am)
(Wednesday, July 9, 2025 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

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Day 2 - 1/2 Day Sessions (pm)
(Wednesday, July 9, 2025 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM)

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Day 2 - All Day Sessions

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Session ID: 567251
Financial Management; A course for SNP Directors
Date/Time: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Seats Filled: 10 / 25
Fee: $7.00
Location:Education Service Center Region 6, Lonestar 5

Important Breakout Information:

This course is designed to give the school nutrition program director information to enable them to recognize sound financial principles and concepts as the primary foundation for school nutrition programs. Directors must make difficult decisions about long-term goals to ensure the sustainability of the programs. At the same time, demands are increasing for improved financial and nutritional accountability. School districts need financial management information systems that provide data for both evaluation and financial decision-making. The fee for this course is for the lunch that will be provided. Please be advised that due to a limited number of available instructors, some classes at the Child Nutrition Summer Workshop may be subject to cancellation. We appreciate your understanding and will notify you promptly of any changes.

Session ID: 567252
Basic Culinary Math for SNP
Date/Time: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Seats Filled: 21 / 25
Fee: $7.00
Location:Education Service Center Region 6, Lonestar 3

Important Breakout Information:
The goal of this training is to provide participants with the opportunity to review and practice basic culinary math skills, including the basic math principles of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The remainder of the training will focus on other key skills such as measuring and converting measurements, scaling recipes and calculating food costs. The fee for this course is for the lunch that will be provided.

Please be advised that due to a limited number of available instructors, some classes at the Child Nutrition Summer Workshop may be subject to cancellation. We appreciate your understanding and will notify you promptly of any changes.

Day 3 - 1/2 Day Sessions (am)
(Thursday, July 10, 2025 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

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Session ID: 567255 The Administrative Review Process for CACFP Seats Filled: 1 / 25 Fee: $7.00 Location:Education Service Center Region 6, Lonestar 6 Important Breakout Information: This course is designed to assist personnel who are responsible for managing the operational, financial, and procurement functions of child and adult nutrition programs. This includes procedural knowledge and resources to prepare for an Administrative Review. This course is not designed to teach the programmatic concepts of operating the CACFP. The fee for this course is for the lunch that will be provided. Please be advised that due to a limited number of available instructors, some classes at the Child Nutrition Summer Workshop may be subject to cancellation. We appreciate your understanding and will notify you promptly of any changes.
Session ID: 567258 CACFP and SFSP Financials and Allowable Expenses Seats Filled: 0 / 25 Fee: $7.00 Location:Education Service Center Region 6, Lonestar 2 Important Breakout Information: This course covers essential financial management principles, procurement procedures and guidelines on allowable costs. Participants will learn to identify, document and justify program expenditures, ensuring compliance with USDA regulations and fostering effective financial oversight. The fee for this course is for the lunch that will be provided. Please be advised that due to a limited number of available instructors, some classes at the Child Nutrition Summer Workshop may be subject to cancellation. We appreciate your understanding and will notify you promptly of any changes.
Session ID: 567259 CACFP and SFSP Procurement Seats Filled: 1 / 25 Fee: $7.00 Location:Education Service Center Region 6, Lonestar 4 Important Breakout Information: This course provides comprehensive guidance on the procurement process for CACFP participants. It covers essential procurement standards, the development of procurement plans, and the requirements for cost comparisons, quotes, bids, and RFPs. Participants will learn to manage contracts effectively, ensuring compliance with USDA regulations and promoting ethical procurement practices. The fee for this course is for the lunch that will be provided. Please be advised that due to a limited number of available instructors, some classes at the Child Nutrition Summer Workshop may be subject to cancellation. We appreciate your understanding and will notify you promptly of any changes.

Day 3 - 1/2 Day Sessions (pm)

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Session ID: 567256 CACFP Sponsor Responsibilities and Monitoring Date/Time: Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Seats Filled: 1 / 25 Location:Education Service Center Region 6, Lonestar 2 Important Breakout Information: This course will provide an overview of the CACFP pre-approval and site monitoring requirements conducted by Sponsors. Participants will practice using the state agency’s pre-approval and site monitoring forms and develop a “5-Step Process” to perform these vital program management requirements effectively. Please be advised that due to a limited number of available instructors, some classes at the Child Nutrition Summer Workshop may be subject to cancellation. We appreciate your understanding and will notify you promptly of any changes.
Session ID: 567257 CACFP Participant Eligibility and Enrollment Date/Time: Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Seats Filled: 0 / 25 Location:Education Service Center Region 6, Lonestar 4 Important Breakout Information: This course will cover handbook sections 4200 and 4310: participant eligibility and enrollment requirements for free and reduced-price meals when operating the CACFP. Please be advised that due to a limited number of available instructors, some classes at the Child Nutrition Summer Workshop may be subject to cancellation. We appreciate your understanding and will notify you promptly of any changes.
Session ID: 567260 CACFP Special Diets Including Food Allergies Date/Time: Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Seats Filled: 3 / 25 Location:Education Service Center Region 6, Lonestar 6 Important Breakout Information: Knowledge of special diet requests and menus ensures that individuals with disability and non-disability dietary restrictions or health concerns receive proper nutrition in care settings. This approach not only promotes civil rights, inclusivity and nutrition but also complies with federal regulations to accommodate special dietary needs. Please be advised that due to a limited number of available instructors some classes at the Child Nutrition Workshop may be subject to cancellation. We appreciate your understanding and will notify you promptly of any changes.

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