We Can’t Wait ‘Lentil’ Webinar Wednesday! 2020-02-10 Join us this Webinar Wednesday, February 12, to hear from three school nutrition directors on how their programs are “Powering School Meals with U.S.-Grown Pulses.” School meal expert, Dayle Hayes, MS, RD, will share the health benefits of pulses and the USDA crediting categories they fall under. Discussion will also explore Buy American and cost-effective purchase options, so changes can be affordable for any program. Then, on February 19, Hayes returns as we broaden the scope and gaze globally during the webinar, “School Meals in Japan, Sweden and the US: Real-World Commonalities, Challenges and Successes.” Slowly but surely, healthy lifestyle countries are developing poorer eating habits caused by the globalization of western diets. See how other countries are combating this more recent issue, along with preceding issues of funding and waste in their school nutrition programs. See more info below about all our upcoming webinars and visit the SNA Training Zone to register: Powering School Meals with U.S.-Grown PulsesWednesday, February 12, 2020, 2:00 pm ETThis webinar will showcase creative, kid-approved ways to serve pulses—chickpeas, dry peas, beans and lentils—in school meals. Hear insights on the on the culinary, nutrition and financial benefits of serving pulses in schools from school meal expert, Dayle Hayes, MS, RD, and glean smart tips for introducing new pulse-based recipes for students of all ages. Successful completion of the webinar and quiz is awarded 1 SNA CEU, or 1 CPEU for RDNs/NDTRs. School Meals in Japan, Sweden and the US: Real-World Commonalities, Challenges and SuccessesWednesday, February 19, 2020, 2:00 pm ETSchool nutrition experts from Japan, Sweden and US will highlight ways that food and nutrition professionals share global concerns and strategies for overcoming obstacles. Speakers will discuss recent research into the effects of school meals and report on successful approaches to reducing food waste and supporting sustainability. They will focus on commonalities across continents and the ways that dietetics professionals can learn from one another. Successful completion of the webinar and quiz is awarded 1 SNA CEU, or 1 CPEU for RDNs/NDTRs. Adopting Top Food Trends & Managing Allergies at School BreakfastWednesday, February 26, 2020, 2:00 pm ETLearning to harness hot trends like plant-based eating, while also managing common food allergens, such as peanuts, are two ways to help elevate your school breakfast program. Come get inspired to incorporate food trends in your program and pick up valuable tools to help with marketing, crediting, and managing allergens. Successful completion of the webinar and quiz is awarded 1 SNA CEU, or 1 CPEU for RDNs/NDTRs. Making Community Eligibility Work with Lower ISPsWednesday, March 4, 2020, 2:00 pm ET SNA and the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) have partnered to bring you a webinar focused on the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and how to make it work at lower ISPs. Join this webinar to learn budget forecasting strategies to implement and the available resources that can help school districts determine the financial viability of offering free meals to all students. Best practices will be shared on selling it to administrators, maintaining and increasing ISPs, and increasing participation in school meals. Successful completion of the webinar and quiz is awarded 1 SNA CEU, or 1 CPEU for RDNs/NDTRs. All Webinar Wednesdays and Webinars On-Demand are in the Training Zone. Register with “one-click” webinar registration, track your online learning, and print your CEU Certificates or come back later and print them at any time. It’s easily accessible anywhere, anytime, on any device!