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 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 The Institute of Child Nutrition is the only federally funded Institute that provides applied research, education, training, and technical assistance for child nutrition professionals.

Resources and Trainings Online Courses Face-To-Face Trainings Videos Webinars Fact Sheets Mini-Posters The ICN has a variety of methods for providing resources and trainings that support professional standards. We currently offer almost one hundred free ONLINE training courses with more topics under development. Face-to-face trainings are presented throughout the country, and a wealth of resources may be accessed through the ICN website.

Applied Research Identify training needs of staff Identify resources needed Identify and evaluate roles of staff and stakeholders Determine communication strategies Establish goals for continuous quality improvement Guide decision making Establish plan of action Evaluate operational performance Identify practices to implement Establish performance benchmarks The Institute of Child Nutrition Applied Research Division supports the ICN mission by conducting research related to child nutrition operational practices. Increased knowledge, research-based resources, and determination of best practices impact the operation and improvement of Child Nutrition Programs.

The ICN website provides easy access to free training and resources through the Online Course System and the Document Library. In addition, the face-to-face Training Request Form is located under Training Opportunities.

There are several easy methods to access training and resource materials in the Document Library. A search by subject category and perusing the alphabetized list of resources are two of the most popular.

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   The weeklong Orientation to School Nutrition Management training course is the most comprehensive of all ICN courses. It offers training on multiple management topics necessary for the successful operation of School Nutrition Programs.

Nutrition Breakfast & Lunch Meal Pattern Practical Skills for Preparing Quality Meals Managing Food Allergies OSNM Lessons MyPlate-Online Training resources are available in each of the four key areas --Nutrition -- Operations -- Administrations --Marketing and Communications. To contribute toward fulfillment of the Nutrition requirements --Nutrition 101 is a basic nutrition course; --Healthy Cuisine for Kids is a hands-on culinary training led by a registered dietitian and a chef; and -- No Time To Train is a series of 34 short lessons for Food Service Technicians/Assistants.

Operations Cashier’s Training Food Safety in Schools (formerly Serving It Safe) Produce Safety OSNM Lessons Batch Cooking-Online

Administration USDA State Agency Guidance to Procurement Responding to a Food Recall Financial Management OSNM Lessons Procurement in the 21st Century (available Oct 2015)

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 Face-to-face training may be requested for presentation in training sites throughout the country. This training is available free-of-charge.

ICN Help Desk Free access and information Questions sent to appropriate experts Resources identified to assist in program area For answers to your questions, the ICN operates a Help Desk. By calling the toll-free number or E-mailing the ICN, you may communicate with the appropriate education and training specialists.

Institute of Child Nutrition Questions? Institute of Child Nutrition The University of Mississippi www.theicn.org 800-321-3054