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Project PA Work Session Topic: Breakfast Programs

Project PA Work Session Topic: Breakfast Programs. November 14, 2002. Benefits of Breakfast. Benefits of Breakfast. Better standardized test scores in math and reading. Benefits of Breakfast. Decreased tardiness and absenteeism. Benefits of Breakfast. Improved attention and concentration.

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Project PA Work Session Topic: Breakfast Programs

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  1. Project PA Work Session Topic: Breakfast Programs November 14, 2002

  2. BenefitsofBreakfast

  3. Benefits of Breakfast Better standardized test scores in math and reading

  4. Benefits of Breakfast Decreased tardiness and absenteeism

  5. Benefits of Breakfast Improved attention and concentration

  6. Benefits of Breakfast Increased energy

  7. Benefits of Breakfast Fewer visits to Nurse’s Office

  8. Benefits of Breakfast Better dietary intake

  9. Benefits of Breakfast Fewer behavior problems

  10. Benefits of Breakfast Learn healthy eating habits

  11. Benefits of SCHOOL Breakfast

  12. Benefits of SCHOOL Breakfast • Social opportunities • Natural sleep and eating routines • Relieves A.M. stress

  13. Benefits of SCHOOL Breakfast • Some need second breakfast • The only breakfast for some

  14. Benefits of SCHOOL Breakfast • Everyone benefits from the academic, health, social, and behavioral effects.

  15. BreakfastStatistics

  16. 2001 - 2002 Source: School Breakfast Scorecard: 2002. Food Research and Action Center (FRAC)

  17. 2001 Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education, Division of Food and Nutrition

  18. March 2002 Source: School Breakfast Scorecard: 2002. Food Research and Action Center (FRAC)

  19. Project PATraining Plans

  20. Identification of Issues • Gathering of data/stats • Review of Literature • Focus Groups

  21. 2. Targeted Education Strategy 3 Groups: • Low interest • Considering starting or promoting a program • High Achievers

  22. Low interest Needs: Motivation and Action Steps Master Instructor Training

  23. Master Instructor Workshops -local level group training sessions

  24. Considering starting/ promoting a program Needs: Consultation and Skills One-on-one consultation

  25. High Achievers Needs: Recognition and Reinforcement Mentors and Models

  26. “Breakfast Brigade” - School breakfast program “experts” provide one-on-one consultation.

  27. Master Instructors -- Barriers Identified • Type here

  28. FocusGroups

  29. Focus Groups Plans 2 focus groups with SFS Directors 2 with School Administrators

  30. Focus Groups Conducted 2 with SFS Directors 2 with Principals 1 with Business Managers 1 with Students 2 with Parents

  31. Preliminary Focus Group Results

  32. School Administrators -- Barriers Identified Transportation Issues Time Lack of student interest Supervision Issues Conservative Attitudes Space Issues Scheduling Conflicts Stigma Cost

  33. School Administrators -- Other Points • Value of parent support was emphasized. • Promotion was not seen as their responsibility. • Viewed as program for Free/Reduced students. • Elementary level principals, in general, more supportive.

  34. SFS Directors -- Barriers School Administrators Personalities of SFS staff and/or cafeteria monitors SFS Programs not valued as part of “education side of the school.”

  35. Students What they want for breakfast - Cereal Oatmeal Bagels Fresh fruit Toaster strudels Doughnuts Food made from scratch

  36. Students What would make you want to participate? Hot food Relaxed time More sleep Social aspect

  37. Students What would you do to get students to participate? Serve hot, fresh food. Serve a variety of food. Survey kids. Allow students to eat in homeroom. Provide pleasant surroundings.

  38. Parents All were supportive, but some questioned foods offered. Unfamiliar with how programs get started. Did not recognize active role for parents.

  39. Barriers • Transportation Issues • Type here • Time • Lack of student interest • Personalities of SFS staff and/or caf. monitors • Scheduling Conflicts • Space Issues • Stigma • SFS Programs not valued. • Cost • Supervision Issues • Conservative Attitudes

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