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 Vision: To be the leader in providing education, research, and resources to promote excellence in child nutrition programs Only Federally funded Institute geared towards applied research, education, training, and technical assistance for child nutrition professionals

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 Only Federally funded Institute geared towards applied research, education, training, and technical assistance for child nutrition professionals

Applied Research Competencies, Knowledge, and Skills District-Level School Nutrition Professionals School Nutrition Managers School Nutrition Assistants/Technicians State Agency Child Nutrition Professionals The NFSMI Applied Research Division compiled the functional areas, competencies, knowledge, and skills needed by child nutrition professionals.

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

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  

Nutrition Breakfast & Lunch Meal Pattern Practical Skills for Preparing Quality Meals Managing Food Allergies OSNM Lessons MyPlate-Online No Time To Train—34 short lessons for Food Service Technicians/Assistants

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

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

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

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

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

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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