Enhance your #LAC26 experience by attending our pre-conference workshops on Saturday, March 7! These engaging, skill-building sessions are designed to help school nutrition professionals deepen their leadership, strengthen their programs and expand their impact. This year, we are hosting TWO pre-conference workshops! 

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Demystifying School Nutrition Laws and Regulations: From Basics to Bold changes  

  • Overview of federal statutes and rules governing Child Nutrition programs 
  • Teach participants how to read and interpret legislation and regulation  
  • Highlight recommended policy changes to improve program operations

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Make it Local: Driving Change Through Policy, Partnerships, and Procurement  

  • Examine current policy opportunities and learn how strategic advocacy can expand local food access and infrastructure 
  • Review funding strategies that boost local sourcing and participation  
  • Evaluate data demonstrating the broader impact of local procurement 

How to Register for pre-conference workshops:  

  1. Go to your confirmation email and click “Manage your Registration.”  
  2. This will take you to a sign-in page where you will enter the email you used to register and your confirmation number.
  3. Once signed in, click “Modify Registration”  
  4. This will take you through the registration process to add the pre-conference workshops.  

NOTE: A separate $130 registration is required to attend each of the pre-conference workshops. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact meetings@schoolnutrition.org  

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