SNA is Your Resource for USDA Professional Standards 2015-03-09The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released Professional Standards for school foodservice directors, managers, school nutrition staff and state agency directors which go into effect on July 1, 2015. To help with the implementation of the new standards, SNA has the following resources available at www.schoolnutrition.org/professionalstandards: USDA Professional Standards SummariesThese simple summaries highlight the hiring requirements for School Nutrition and State Agency Directors and the continuing education/training for all school nutrition personnel. USDA Professional Standards FAQsYour questions about continuing education, hiring and funding answered. Webinar: Everything You Need to Know About the Final Professional Standards Rule for School Nutrition Program Personnel!(Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 2:00-3:15 pm EST)The final rule is here and effective July 1, 2015. Join USDA speakers Jan Barrett, Marisol Aldahondo and SNA Education Committee Chair Gay Anderson to learn all about the Final Rule on Professional Standards and tools available to help meet the standards. There will be time for Q&A as well. Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4991375236214102018 For questions, please visit www.schoolnutrition.org/professionalstandards or email education@schoolnutrition.org.