Overview
Ongoing Professional Development is key to staying knowledgeable and up-to-date in school nutrition. Explore the various training options below to find valuable resources and learning opportunities.
Please note, the DPI SNT is not an accredited provider for the Commission on Dietetic Registration. However, all DPI SNT trainings can be used towards Professional Standards hours, GOALS requirements, and SNA-WI Continuing Education Units. For SNA-WI CEUs, the training must be at least 60 minutes.
Fall 2024 Workshops
Verification Workshop: Join us for our virtual Verification Workshops hosted through Microsoft Teams. Verification, which involves confirming student eligibility from a sample of approved applications, is a crucial Child Nutrition Program requirement designed to maintain program integrity. This comprehensive class will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to confidently complete verification this school year. You'll learn about the Verifying Official's role, the verification steps, and get a thorough walk through of the Verification Collection Report. This workshop will be offered twice:
Register for a Verification Virtual Workshop
*Registration closes at 12PM on September 18th to allow for processing
Administrative Review and You Fall Workshop: The USDA Administrative Review evaluates a School Food Authority’s administration of the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, Afterschool Snack, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable, and Special Milk Programs as well as the Seamless Summer Option and Wisconsin School Day Milk Program. This virtual course provides a comprehensive overview of the Administrative Review, including insights into utilizing the SNACS software. For School Food Authorities with an Administrative Review on the horizon this school year, attendance is highly recommended. This workshop will be offered:
Wednesday, October 2nd, from 1:30-3:30PM
Register for the Fall AR & You Virtual Workshop
*A second offering of the Administrative Review & You virtual workshop will be hosted in early 2025 for SFAs unable to attend in October 2024.
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Great Beginnings Academy
Great Beginnings Academy (GBA) helps newly hired managers and directors get off to a great start while creating a network of supportive peers. The School Nutrition Team (SNT) explains USDA School Meals Programs requirements while introducing resources and sharing best practices.This training opportunity is prioritized for Food Service Directors and Managers hired within the last 12 months.The next opportunity to attend Great Beginnings Academy will be at the 2024 School Nutrition Summer Training being held July 15 through 17, in Green Bay, WI. This training class is dedicated to providing an overview of all critical areas for those new to food and nutrition management roles. We hope to see you there! -
School Nutrition Online Learning Library
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Professional Standards
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GOALS
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School Nutrition Summer Training
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USDA Foods Training
Visit the USDA Foods Training webpage.
Training Request
Have a training request for a large group? Fill out a Training Request Form and a member from the Training Team will contact you shortly.