School Nutrition Team Training

Overview

Professional Development training is important to stay up-to-date and well-versed on various school nutrition subjects. Check out the topics below to learn more about the types of training offered by the School Nutrition Team.

Please note, DPI SNT is not an accredited provider for the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and therefore DPI SNT trainings cannot be used for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit for CDR. However, all DPI SNT trainings can be used towards professional standards hours, GOALS requirements, and SNA-WI CEUs. For SNA-WI CEUs, the training must be at least 60 minutes.

For further information regarding SNA-WI CEUs contact

Pamela J. Harris MS, RDN

SNA-WI Education Committee Chair

(262) 363-6200 ext. 25601

Announcements (SSO, ServSafe)

Seamless Summer Option (SSO) E-learning Course

All schools or districts may participate in the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) without meeting traditional area eligibility requirements through June 30, 2022. Learn more about operating the SSO this school year by participating in the newly revamped E-Learning Course. You may count this training towards professional standards hours, but it does not satisfy a specific GOALS requirement.

Virtual ServSafe Exams

The SNT is unable to provide in-person ServSafe training this summer and therefore cannot proctor the ServSafe exam. ServSafe has responded to the need for virtual exams by partnering with a third party, ProctorU, to provide online training and exam proctoring. By purchasing this ServSafe Manager course with Online Proctored Exam, individuals will take the online course at their own pace and have the ability to schedule the ServSafe exam at a time that is convenient for them. Participants are required to have either a laptop or computer enabled with webcam and microphone to assist ProctorU in establishing a secure testing environment. Unfortunately, SNT staff are unable to serve as ServSafe proctors for this virtual service. If you or any of your staff are interested in obtaining or renewing a ServSafe certificate this year, it is recommended to independently complete the course and exam in the safety of your own home or workspace. Questions regarding this new process should be directed to ServSafe Customer Care.

Great Beginnings Academy (GBA)

Great Beginnings Academy 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 free training opportunity is prioritized for Food Service Directors and Managers hired within the last 12 months.

The next session will take place September 2022.

Training Resources

Civil Rights Training
Food Buying Guide Training
Offer Versus Serve (OVS) - Meal or No Meal (also available in Spanish)
- A training resource created by the WI DPI School Nutrition Team to use for staff determining reimbursable meals.
- Check under the Offer versus Serve (OVS) heading

Training Videos for School Nutrition Programs - Minnesota Department of Education
Institute of Child Nutrition Training Resources for School Nutrition Programs
Chop! Chop! Culinary Skills Videos
- A series of six training videos that help you and your school food service staff use more whole grains and fresh, Wisconsin-grown fruits and vegetables in your school meal program by introducing new foods, recipes, and culinary skills.
School Nutrition Association (SNA) Webinars
- Free for SNA members. Topics are timely and sessions are archived for easy viewing.

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