Team Up for School Nutrition Success: Lead Mentors’ Training PRESENTERS MARJUYUA LARTEY-ROWSER, PHD, RD ALESHIA HALL-CAMPBELL, PHD LEWANDA MORSE, PHD

Webinar Agenda ◦Review of the purpose and expected outcomes for Team Up for School Nutrition Success (Team Up) ◦Review of the role and responsibility of the lead mentor. ◦Review of the Problem-Management Process model that will be used during Team Up ◦Review of the travel and reimbursement process

Team Up for School Nutrition Success ◦Sharing best practices ◦Peer-to-peer mentoring ◦Providing access to resources ◦Networking

Topic Areas for Team Up Increase Participation Menu Planning Food Safety

Layout and Design of the Team Up Workshop Panel Discussions ◦Will include 1 facilitator and 3-4 presenters ◦Will include PPT presentations by presenters Break Out Sessions ◦Peer-to-peer mentoring (helping) ◦3:1 ratio ◦Lead mentors facilitate and help

The Lead Mentors Helen Phillips Beverly Girard Rodney Taylor Liz Purnell

Role of the Lead Mentor Facilitator Panel Discussion Breakout Sessions Helper

Role of the Lead Mentor Panel Discussions (~1hr) ◦Introduce the Topic Area (2 min.) ◦Introduce Panel Members (5 min.) ◦Facilitate Discussion ( min./speaker) ◦Wrap Up (2 min.) ◦Manage Questions and Answer session (15 min.) ◦Transition all participants and helpers to breakout session ◦Small Group setting ◦ICN staff assisting

Role of the Lead Helper Breakout Sessions ◦Reintroduce the topic and how the topic area will be addressed ◦Identify the helpers in the room ◦Remind participants of Skill Helper Model ◦Time Keeper ◦Record Issues on a Flip Chart ◦Wrap Up

Role of the Lead Helper Helper ◦Listen to “their story” ◦Provide support ◦Answer any questions ◦Act as a resource

Skilled Helper Model Action: How do I make it all happen? II. Preferred Picture “What do I need or want?” III. The Way Forward “How do I get what I need or want?” I. Current Picture “What is going on?”

SMART Goals S Specific – State exactly what you want to accomplish. M Measurable – How will you evaluate if the goal has been met? A Achievable – Is it something you can actually accomplish? R Relevant – How does it align to your objectives? resources? T Time-bound – What timeframe would create a sense of urgency?

Action Plans Helps you focus your ideas and decide what steps are necessary to achieve your goals. Identifies what you want to achieve over a given period of time. Helps you reach your goals.

Problem Developed menus that meet the standards, but having a difficult time identifying a whole grain-rich pasta of choice that students prefer.

Best Practices/Solutions Employee Training Taste Tests with Students & Staff Contact other districts for ideas & suggestions More nutrition education with students Model behavior by having teachers, student groups (i.e., athletes), administrators, and parents promote food choices Try, Try, Try…and Try Again

Simplistic Goal All cooks will complete the ICN’s Culinary Techniques: Preparing Entrees online course by December ◦Specific ◦Measurable ◦Achievable ◦Relevant ◦Time-Bound

Agenda at a Glance 7:30 am – 8:00 amRegistration 8:00 am – 8:15 amWelcome / Overview of Workshop 8:15 am – 8:30 amUSDA’s Perspective 8:30 am – 9:30 amReview Team Up Model, SMART Goals & Action Plans 9:30 am – 9:45 amMorning Break 9:45 am – 10:45 amBest Practices Panel–Increasing Participation 10:45 am – 11:00 amQ & A– 11:00 am – 12:30 pmLunch 12:30 pm – 2:00pmBreakout Session 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmBest Practices Panel–Menu Planning 3:00 pm – 3:15 pmQ & A– 3:15 pm – 3:30 pmAfternoon Break 3:30pm – 4:45 pmBreakout Session 4:45 pm – 5:00 pm Wrap Up / Setting the Stage for Day 2

Agenda, Day 2 8:00 am – 8:30 amRegistration and Networking 8:30 am – 8:35 amOverview of the Day 8:35 am – 8:45 amAvailable Resources 8:45 am – 9:45 amBest Practices Panel–Financial Management 9:45 am – 10:00 amQ & A– 10:00 am—10:15 amMorning Break 10:15 am – 11:30 amBreakout Session 11:30 am – 12:45pmLunch 12:45 pm – 1:45 pmAllied Organization Resource Panel 1:45 pm—2:15 pmResource Tables (Networking) 2:15 pm – 2:30 pmAfternoon Break 2:30 pm – 2:45 pmGeneral Session “Going Forward” 2:45 pm – 3:15 pmNetworking by Topics with Panelists 3:15 pm – 4:15 pmState Planning 4:15 pm – 5:00 pmWrap Up/Conclusion/Evaluations

Grouping At A Glance Breakout Group A (Fruits) Breakout Group B (Vegetables) Breakout Group C (Whole Grains) Breakout Group D (Protein)

Logistics Travel Receipts Reimbursements

Things to Remember: On-site training held for all mentors and lead mentors on Monday, August 3 rd starting at 6pm. Please be on time Dinner will be served at 5:15 pm Mentor Training Manual will be available at the on-site training. Check your s for updates from ICN regarding TEAM UP

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