Introduction to School Nutrition Leadership

New for SY24-25 is a 7-part series for Child Nutrition professionals interested in growing their leadership skills for manager, supervisor, and director roles. The course combines materials from the Institute of Child Nutrition and the Texas Department of Agriculture. Take the whole course, or attend the modules that really pique your interest. Here's the schedule:

November 4
Introduction to ISNLP & Effective Goal Setting Using SMART Goals
Program Accountability, Integrity, and the Role of the Director
Human Resource Management 

December 13
Meal Patterns SNP

January 9
Menu Planning for Healthy School Meal
Meal Accommodations
Food Safety  

January 21
Food Production Records

February 13
Food Production & Operation Management
Procurement & Inventory Management

March 6
Customer Experience, Merchandising, & Food Presentation
Marketing

May 12
Key Performance Indicators
Workplace Safety & Emergency Preparedness & Wrap-Up of ISNL

FSMC Attendance at ESC Region 11 Classes

ESC Region 11 Child Nutrition courses are a valuable tool for continuing education for district staff operating Child Nutrition Programs. There are no restrictions on attendance for district staff. Each district will be permitted to take one food service management company (FSMC) employee, who may attend these sessions if accompanied by the district staff person responsible for contract management and oversight. FSMC attendees must pay a $50 participation fee to attend and may not charge the cost to the nonprofit school lunch program or use federal nutrition funds for the expense. 

Print for SY24-25

No print material will be provided to participants this year (Oct. 1, 2024 - Sept. 30, 2025). All participant materials will be available below and may be downloaded and/or printed in advance.

TANS Transition Training

TANS for SNP training is also in the works. Watch your email for an updated schedule!

TANS Transition

Grab a Copy of Our SY24-25 Training Calendar

Download here.