Strategic Planning: Setting the Stage for Operational Effectiveness

Learn the core concepts of leadership, from the development of the program’s core values to the key objectives and strategies to set program performance expectations.

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Step Forward with Plant-Forward

Plant-forward is one of the most flexible and enjoyable ways to eat healthily without eliminating foods or food groups. Learn how to incorporate plant-forward concepts into your K-12 menus.

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Running a School Nutrition Program 101

This presentation will give you all the information you need to run a successful school nutrition program in your district.

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Farm to School: Utilize Greenhouse Growing to Extend the Growing Season and Schools Served

Denver Public School’s greenhouses have been a big success for the district—learn how the project got its start, and where it will go in the future.

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Estamos Viviendo en la Era de la Experiencia: ¿Estás Listo para Ella?

“Estamos Viviendo en la Era de la Experiencia: ¿Estás Listo para Ella?” fue presentada en ANC 2023 en Denver, Colorado. Descubre estrategias innovadoras, aprende a fomentar la colaboración y llevate medidas concretas para elevar la experiencia de los estudiantes en la cafetería con el fin de aumentar la participación e influir positivamente en su desarrollo y bienestar.

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Healthy School Meals for all: Successful State Strategies

“Healthy School Meals for all: Successful State Strategies” was presented at LAC 2023 in Washington, DC. Since federal waivers expired, many states have taken legislative and non-legislative measures to ensure kids have access to healthy school meals.

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USDA 2023 Update

“USDA 2023 Update” was presented at LAC 2023 in Washington, DC. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will be on hand to deliver the annual update on child nutrition.

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Tips to Sharpen Your Message and Shore Up Media Skills

“Tips to Sharpen Your Message and Shore Up Media Skills” was presented at LAC 2023 in Washington, DC.

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Coping with Staff Shortages

“Coping with Staff Shortages” was presented at LAC 2023 in Washington, DC. Persistent national labor shortages have most school nutrition programs scrambling for new hires and seeking ways to make do with fewer hands. Hear from three school nutrition directors who are making it work.

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How to Write a Successful Grant

“How to Maximize Your Hill Visits” was presented at LAC 2023 in Washington, DC. This session will cover the diversity of donors, key search engines, the grant process model, the grant-writing model, the Grant Design Chart and tips for successful grant writing.

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