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ICN Resources and Trainings Aligned with Professional Standards

ICN Resources and Trainings Aligned with Professional Standards Institute of Child Nutrition The University of Mississippi www.theicn.org. Mission: To provide information and services that promote the continuous improvement of child nutrition programs

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ICN Resources and Trainings Aligned with Professional Standards

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  1. ICN Resources and Trainings Aligned with Professional Standards Institute of Child Nutrition The University of Mississippi www.theicn.org

  2. Mission: To provide information and services that promote the continuous improvement of child nutrition programs Vision: To be the leader in providing education, research, and resources to promote excellence in child nutrition programs

  3. Institute’s Outreach 1.8 million visits to our website Over 67,000 participants registered for online courses Over 2900 educational resources on our website Over 300 face-to-face trainings reaching 9500 participants Almost 200 face-to-face training sessions already scheduled for 2016

  4. Applied Research Competencies, Knowledge, and Skills • District-Level School Nutrition Professionals • School Nutrition Managers • School Nutrition Assistants/Technicians • State Agency Child Nutrition Professionals

  5. Online Courses Face-To-Face Trainings Videos Webinars Fact Sheets Mini-Posters SOPs Resources and Trainings

  6. Orientation to School Nutrition Management (OSNM) 5-day Training—30.5 hrs • Meal Pattern/HealthierUS School Challenge • Food Production and Operation Management • Customer Service and Merchandising • Work Place Safety and Emergency Preparedness • Financial Management • Marketing and Communication • Program Accountability and the Role of the School Nutrition Director • Special Needs • Procurement and Inventory Management • USDA Regulations • Farm-to-School • Human Resources Management

  7. Nutrition • Breakfast & Lunch Meal Pattern • Practical Skills for Preparing Quality Meals • Managing Food Allergies • OSNM Lessons • MyPlate-Online

  8. Operations • Cashier’s Training • Food Safety in Schools (formerly Serving It Safe) Now Available in Spanish! • Produce Safety • OSNM Lessons • Batch Cooking-Online • Culinary Math

  9. Administration • USDA State Agency Guidance to Procurement • Responding to a Food Recall • Financial Management • OSNM Lessons • Procurement in the 21st Century 20

  10. Marketing and Communications • Marketing Your School Nutrition Program • OSNM Lessons • Evaluating School Wellness Activities-Online • Meeting the Wellness Challenge-Online

  11. Free Training Sessions • Who May Request? • State Agencies • Regional Offices • SNA State Affiliates • Major City School Districts • 3 or More Smaller School Districts in Collaboration • CACFP Sponsors • Allied Organizations

  12. ICN Help Desk • Free information desk • Questions sent to appropriate experts • Resources identified to assist in program area

  13. Institute of Child Nutrition The University of Mississippi theicn.org news.theicn.org theicn.org/onlinecourses 800-321-3054

  14. Questions ?

  15. Upcoming Events Next Phase of Team Up for School Nutrition Success: STATE EVENTS • Minnesota – July 31, 2016 • North Dakota – August 3, 2016 • Nebraska – August 3-4, 2016 • Wisconsin – August 8-10, 2016 • Wyoming – August 11-12, 2016 Next Team Up Thursdays Webinar – August 25, 2016 Team Up for School Nutrition Success Website www.theicn.org/teamup

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