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Join ICN for How to Transition to Scratch Cooking webinar! Transitioning to scratch cooking in schools can feel like a significant shift, but with the right approach, it can transform the quality of meals served to students. In this session, Seattle Public Schools' school nutrition experts will share some foundational steps for introducing scratch cooking, including strategies for sourcing high-quality ingredients, developing practical, culturally relevant recipes, within budget, managing operational challenges that come with the transition, and more. Attendees will leave with actionable insights and first steps to begin their scratch cooking journey, ensuring healthier, freshly prepared meals for students in school meal programs.

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Next Webinar: Thursday, September 19, 2024 - 1:00pm

Join ICN for their Hidden in Plain Sight webinar and discover practical strategies for navigating Food Allergens, Intolerance, and Labeling Practices. This is one webinar, in the Produce Safety University (PSU) Continuing Education Series. 

Next Webinar: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - 3:00pm

Join ICN for an insightful webinar focused on identifying procurement best practices for sourcing high-quality foods, with an emphasis on locally grown and sustainable options. This session is designed for school nutrition professionals, food service managers, and procurement specialists interested in enhancing their food supply chains with healthier, environmentally friendly choices.

Next Webinar: Thursday, October 31, 2024 - 3:00pm

The New York State Education Department (SED), in its commitment to provide ongoing training and technical assistance to Child Nutrition Program operators, announces the Fiscal Management Webinar Thursday, November 7, 2024

This trainings is intended for school food service directors/managers as well as interested school business officials, supervisors, cook managers, and others involved with school nutrition programs non-profit school food service accounts. This training will contribute 1 hour toward annual Professional Standards requirements.  

Next Webinar: Thursday, November 7, 2024 - 1:00pm

Join FNS to learn more about how kosher and halal foods fit into Child Nutrition Program meal patterns and how USDA Foods can help!

Next Webinar: Thursday, November 14, 2024 - 1:00pm

The New York State Education Department (SED), in its commitment to provide ongoing training and technical assistance to Child Nutrition Program operators, announces the Promoting School Breakfast Week Webinar, January 16, 2025.

This trainings is intended for school food service directors/managers as well as interested school business officials, supervisors, cook managers, and others involved with school nutrition programs. This training will contribute 1 hour toward annual Professional Standards requirements.  

Next Webinar: Thursday, January 16, 2025 - 1:00pm

Join ICN for an insightful January STAR Webinar that will cover the essentials of food labels, strategies for evaluating products and ensuring compliance with child nutrition program requirements. This session will provide valuable insights to enhance your understanding of food labels and equip you with practical tips for effectively communicating food label information with your staff.

Next Webinar: Thursday, January 30, 2025 - 3:00pm

The New York State Education Department (SED), in its commitment to provide ongoing training and technical assistance to Child Nutrition Program operators, announces the Innovative Service Line Methods Webinar, February 6, 2025.

This trainings is intended for school food service directors/managers as well as interested school business officials, supervisors, cook managers, and others involved with school nutrition programs. This training will contribute 1 hour toward annual Professional Standards requirements.  

Next Webinar: Thursday, February 6, 2025 - 1:00pm

The New York State Education Department (SED), in its commitment to provide ongoing training and technical assistance to Child Nutrition Program operators, announces the Food Service Management Company Contracts Webinar, March 20, 2025.

This trainings is intended for school food service directors/managers as well as interested school business officials, supervisors, cook managers, and others involved with school nutrition programs. This training will contribute 1 hour toward annual Professional Standards requirements.  

Next Webinar: Thursday, March 20, 2025 - 1:00pm

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