Project PA Project PA Work Session Topic: Breakfast Programs November 14, 2002

Project PA Project PA Benefits of Breakfast

Project PA Project PA Benefits of Breakfast Better standardized test scores in math and reading

Project PA Project PA Benefits of Breakfast Decreased tardiness and absenteeism

Project PA Project PA Benefits of Breakfast Improved attention and concentration

Project PA Project PA Benefits of Breakfast Increased energy

Project PA Project PA Benefits of Breakfast Fewer visits to Nurse’s Office

Project PA Project PA Benefits of Breakfast Better dietary intake

Project PA Project PA Benefits of Breakfast Fewer behavior problems

Project PA Project PA Benefits of Breakfast Learn healthy eating habits

Project PA Project PA Benefits of SCHOOL Breakfast

Project PA Project PA Benefits of SCHOOL Breakfast Social opportunities Social opportunities Natural sleep and eating routines Natural sleep and eating routines Relieves A.M. stress Relieves A.M. stress

Project PA Project PA Benefits of SCHOOL Breakfast Some need second breakfast Some need second breakfast The only breakfast for some The only breakfast for some

Project PA Project PA Benefits of SCHOOL Breakfast Everyone benefits from the academic, health, social, and behavioral effects. Everyone benefits from the academic, health, social, and behavioral effects.

Project PA Project PA Breakfast Statistics

Project PA Project PA NSLP schools SBP schools % of NSLP w. SBP Rank PA3,8642, USA97,14675, Source: School Breakfast Scorecard: Food Research and Action Center (FRAC)

Project PA Project PA ADP NSLP meals ADP SBP meals % of NSLP eating SB PA 954, , Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education, Division of Food and Nutrition

Project PA Project PA March 2002 % of NSLP Free & Reduced Price eating SB Rank PA USA42.9 Source: School Breakfast Scorecard: Food Research and Action Center (FRAC)

Project PA Project PA Project PA Training Plans

Project PA Project PA 1. Identification of Issues Gathering of data/stats Review of Literature Focus Groups

Project PA Project PA 2. Targeted Education Strategy High Achievers Considering starting or promoting a program Low interest 3 Groups:

Project PA Project PA Low interest Needs: Motivation and Action Steps Master Instructor Training

Project PA Project PA Master Instructor Workshops -local level group training sessions

Project PA Project PA Considering starting/ promoting a program Needs: Consultation and Skills One-on-one consultation

Project PA Project PA High Achievers Needs: Recognition and Reinforcement Mentors and Models

Project PA Project PA “Breakfast Brigade” - School breakfast program “experts” provide one-on-one consultation.

Project PA Project PA Master Instructors -- Barriers Identified Type here

Project PA Project PA Focus Groups

Project PA Project PA Focus Groups Plans 2 focus groups with SFS Directors 2 with School Administrators

Project PA Project PA Focus Groups Conducted 2 with SFS Directors 2 with Principals 1 with Business Managers 1 with Students 2 with Parents

Project PA Project PA Preliminary Focus Group Results

Project PA Project PA School Administrators -- Barriers Identified Transportation Issues Time Lack of student interest Supervision Issues Stigma Space Issues Conservative Attitudes Scheduling Conflicts Cost

Project PA Project PA School Administrators -- Other Points Value of parent support was emphasized. Promotion was not seen as their responsibility. Viewed as program for Free/Reduced students. Elementary level principals, in general, more supportive.

Project PA Project PA SFS Directors -- Barriers School Administrators Personalities of SFS staff and/or cafeteria monitors SFS Programs not valued as part of “education side of the school.”

Project PA Project PA Students What they want for breakfast - Cereal Oatmeal Bagels Fresh fruit Toaster strudels Doughnuts Food made from scratch

Project PA Project PA Students What would make you want to participate? Hot food Relaxed time More sleep Social aspect

Project PA Project PA Students What would you do to get students to participate? Serve hot, fresh food. Serve a variety of food. Survey kids. Allow students to eat in homeroom. Provide pleasant surroundings.

Project PA Project PA Parents All were supportive, but some questioned foods offered. Unfamiliar with how programs get started. Did not recognize active role for parents.

Project PA Project PA Personalities of SFS staff and/or caf. monitors SFS Programs not valued. Transportation Issues Time Lack of student interest Supervision Issues Stigma Space Issues Conservative Attitudes Scheduling Conflicts Cost Barriers Type here