1. Anchoring the SNA Ship Through Certification and Credentialing Sandra Ford, SNS Danny Seymour, SNS April 24, 2008

2. About SNA SNA’s MISSION: To advance good nutrition for all children. SNA’s primary activities are:  Providing education and training.  Setting standards through certification and credentialing.  Gathering and transmitting regulatory, legislative, industry, nutritional and other types of information related to school nutrition.  Representing the nutritional interests of all children. SNA has 52 state affiliates, hundreds of local chapters and over 55,000 members nationwide.

3. March 2009July 2008 Trainers238 SNS1041+23 Certified-947 Level 117846-397 Level 2 2754-377 Level 3 2844-173 Stats Update

4. School Nutrition Association CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Requirements for candidates

5. Why Become Certified? Increase your knowledge & skills of food safety and nutrition to create a healthy school environment. Enhance your professional image with parents, children & school administrators. Stay current on issues concerning school nutrition initiatives. Demonstrate commitment to your profession. Climb a career ladder and advance in the field.

6. Annual Program SNA Certification has been an annual renewal program since September 1, 2008. New applicants follow the new requirements described in the Certification Guide. Certified individuals earn CEUs annually and pay an annual renewal fee.

7. Grandfathering Those with a 3 year certification period will be enrolled in the new program at the time of their certification expiration date once their certification is renewed. SNA will honor the existing expiration date for those with a three year certification period who are scheduled to expire on or before September 1, 2011. They will follow the former certification renewal guidelines and pay the annual fee.

8. Certification Levels LEVEL 1 Certification LEVEL 2 Certification LEVEL 3 Certification TRAINER Certification

9. Level 1 Requirements LEVEL 1 Academic Experience *NONE * High School Diploma/GED will be required in 2011 for new applicants at all levels. Core Requirements 10 Hour Nutrition Education Course (i.e. Healthy EDGE or SNA-approved equivalent course) Healthy EDGE must be taught by an SNA Certified Trainer 10 Hour Sanitation & Safety Course ( i.e. ServSafe or SNA-approved equivalent course) Total Core Hours 20 Hours NOTE: Core Requirement courses & Key Area hours cannot date back further than five years of the date you apply for initial certification. College courses can be used for initial certification regardless of how many years ago they were taken.

10. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Level 1 Statistics September 1, 2008 – April 15, 2009

11. Nutrition Core Alabama FL's Nutrition : Planning for Healthy Meals Arkansas It’s Time for Nutrition Delaware Healthy EDGE Florida Nutrition – Planning for Healthy Meals and Dietary Guidelines 2005 Georgia Orientation for Nutrition Employees (ONE) Iowa School Foodservice Nutrition 101 Kentucky Healthy Meals: The Kentucky Obligation Maine Healthy EDGE Maryland Nutrition 101 Michigan Nutrition I Minnesota Fundamentals I & II or Healthy Edge Montana Healthy EDGE 2000 Nebraska NTENT North Carolina Smart Options North Dakota Practical Nutrition Ohio Healthy Challenge: Gaining Skills for a Better Future South Carolina Building Healthy Habits Using the Dietary Guidelines South Dakota Healthy EDGE Texas Nutrition 101 Virginia Virginia Nutrition Course Washington Basic Nutrition Wisconsin Healthy EDGE

12. Sanitation/Safety Core Alabama FL's Sanitation and Safety Alaska ServSafe Arkansas Safety and Sanitation California Food Safety for Child Nutrition Professionals Delaware National Restaurant Association's ServSafe Curriculum Florida Florida’s Sanitation and Safety Georgia Orientation for Nutrition Employees (ONE) Idaho Serving It Safe Illinois Serving Safe Food Kentucky Ken-Safe Maine Serve Safe and More Maryland Food and Nutrition Services New Employee Orientation Michigan Sanitation and Safety Minnesota ServSafe or Serving It Safe Montana Montana Serving It Safe and NRA's ServSafe Nebraska NTENT Nevada Safe Food Handling New York Sanitation Part I, II, III, IV and V North Carolina Serve It Safe or ServSafe North Dakota Foodservice Sanitation and Safety Ohio ServSafe South Dakota ServSafe Texas Food Service Sanitation Virginia Safety and Sanitation Course Washington Washington’s Serve Safe Wisconsin ServSafe

13. Level 2 Requirements NOTE: Core Requirement courses & Key Area hours cannot date back further than five years of the date you apply for initial certification. College courses can be used for initial certification regardless of how many years ago they were taken. LEVEL 2 Academic Experience High School Diploma/GED Core Requirements 10 Hour Nutrition Education Course (i.e. Healthy EDGE or SNA-approved equivalent course) Healthy EDGE must be taught by an SNA Certified Trainer 10 Hour Sanitation & Safety Course (i.e. ServSafe or SNA-approved equivalent course) Key Area Requirements 20 Hours in Key Area 1 – Operations 15 Hours in Key Area 2 – Nutrition 20 Hours in Key Area 3 – Administration 15 Hours in Key Area 4 – Communications/Marketing Total Hours 90 Hours

14. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Level 2 Statistics September 1, 2008 – April 15, 2009

15. Level 3 Requirements NOTE: There are two ways to earn Level 3. Use Table A for college courses only. College courses can be used for initial certification regardless of how many years ago they were taken. LEVEL 3 – TABLE A Academic Experience College Credit Hours College Course Requirement Key Area 1 - Operations 3 College Credits such as Food Safety/HACCP/ Sanitation/Food Science Key Area 2 - Nutrition 3 College Credits such as Nutrition/Feeding Children with Special Needs/Community Nutrition Key Area 3 – Administration & Key Area 4 – Communications/Marketing 3 College Credits such as Foodservice Management/Leadership/Marketing/Accounting Total College Credits 9 College Credits

16. Level 3 Requirements LEVEL 3 – TABLE B Academic Experience High School Diploma/GED and/or Some College Credit Core Requirements 10 Hour Nutrition Education Course (i.e. Healthy EDGE or SNA-approved equivalent course) Healthy EDGE must be taught by an SNA Certified Trainer 10 Hour Sanitation & Safety Course (i.e. ServSafe or SNA-approved equivalent course) Key Area Requirements 35 Hours in Key Area 1 – Operations 35 Hours in Key Area 2 – Nutrition 45 Hours in Key Area 3 – Administration & Key Area 4 – Communications/Marketing 15 Hours of General Electives (Can complete courses in any of the four Key Areas) Total Hours 150 Hours

17. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Level 3 Statistics September 1, 2008 – April 15, 2009

18. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Call Statistics On average, SNA receives around 1,200 calls per month. Out of the 1,200 calls about 530 pertain to certification. That’s about 44% of the total calls received monthly. SNA received calls from certified members & non- members, prospects, State Presidents, State Association Execs, Certification Chairs & Processors. PLEASE NOTE! This does not include email and FAX communiques

19. College Credit Conversion Table 1 College Credit = 15 Key Area Hours 2 College Credit = 30 Key Area Hours 3 College Credit = 45 Key Area Hours

20. Key Areas Key Area 1 - Operations Key Area 2 - Nutrition Key Area 3 - Administration Key Area 4 – Communications/Marketing

21. Key Area Requirement Courses: Must be at least 2 hours of active instructional time. (does not include breaks, registration, warm ups) Completed by attending programs/workshops cannot date back further than five years of the date you apply for initial certification. Can be earned by completing college courses or participating programs/workshops that offer Key Area hours.

22. Initial Application Fee Certification Level Member FeeNon-Member Fee Level 1$ 10$ 55 Level 2$ 12$ 65 Level 3$ 25$ 175

23. Certification Renewal Renew annually and pay an annual renewal fee. Three months prior to their certification expiration date, SNA will mail a letter and renewal application. Individuals are only required to submit CEU documentation if they are audited by SNA. Certification Level Member Annual Renewal Fee Non-Member Annual Renewal Fee CEUs Level 1$ 5$ 506 CEUs Level 2$ 6$ 6012 CEUs Level 3$ 8$ 16018 CEUs

24. CEU Guidelines Individuals maintain their own documentation. Used for Certification Renewal only. Must be completed and earned within the certification renewal period. Should be job-related. CEUs for SNA-sponsored events will be maintained in the SNA database.

25. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org SNU Website

26. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org SNU Courses Course NameKey AreaFor Initial Certification & Moving Levels? HoursFor Certification Renewal? CEUsPrice HACCP for Managers 1 – Operations SANITATION/SAFETY CORE COURSE Yes10Yes10$ 200.00 Food Safety for Food Handlers 1 – OperationsYes2 2$ 30.00 Food Manager Certification Preparation 1 – OperationsYes4 4$ 50.00 HACCP for Operators 1 – OperationsYes5 5$ 80.00 Sexual Harassment for Managers *3 – Administration*Only if taken with Bundle 3, 4 and/or 5 1Yes1$ 15.00

27. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org SNU Courses BundleCourse NameKey AreaFor Initial Certification & Moving Levels? HoursFor Renewal? CEUsPrice 1Basic First Aid Fire Safety Hand Safety 1 – OperationsYes2 2$ 30.00 2Behavior Based Safety Hazard Communication Emergency Response *1 – Operations*Only if taken with Bundle 1 1Yes1$ 18.00 3Absences from the Workplace Drug Free Workplace Hiring and Lawful Termination *3 – Administration*Only if taken with Bundle 4 and/or 5 1Yes1$ 18.00 4Discrimination Free Workplace Ethics Disability in the Workplace *3 – Administration*Only if taken with Bundle 3 and/or 5 1Yes1$ 18.00 5Employee Concerns Sexual Harassment for Employees Violence in the Workplace *3 – Administration*Only if taken with Bundle 3 and/or 4 1Yes1$ 20.00 *NOTE: The number of hours earned for initial certification or moving up levels will vary on the courses that you bundle to receive Key Area Hours (For example, to earn Key Area Hours for Bundle 2, you MUST also complete Bundle 1 to earn 3 Hours in Key Area 1 – Operations. If you complete Bundle 3 and Sexual Harassment for Managers, you will earn 2 Hours in Key Area 3 – Administration)

28. CEU Documentation for Audits SNA will notify individuals who are selected for an audit of the CEUs they need to submit. Certificates of Completion Copies of Rosters College/University Transcripts Program Agendas Program Books/Brochures Registration Confirmation Letters Badges Payment Receipts

29. Changing Certification Levels Move from one Level to another by attaining the additional academic and Key Area requirements for the new level. Submit an application form, certificates of completion for Key Area hours and/or college transcript and payment for the level they are applying for. Downgrade from one level to the next by submitting the certification renewal form and appropriate fee.

30. Trainer Certification Requirements TRAINER CERTIFICATION Professional Experience Two or more years of experience teaching adults within the past five years Two letters of recommendation from your current employer, former employer, or customers indicating your experience as a trainer Credentials/ Academic Experience Level 3 Certification, SNS, RD, Bachelors, Masters or PhD in a related field Course Requirements 10 Hour Nutrition Education Course (i.e. Healthy EDGE or SNA-approved equivalent course) Healthy EDGE must be taught by an SNA Certified Trainer 10 Hour Trainer Certification Workshop or Adult Education Training College Course (Minimum 1 College Credit) If you have a college degree in Education, the 10 Hour Trainer Certification Workshop requirement is waived. Total Course Hours 20 Hours

31. Copyright © 2009 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www.schoolnutrition.org Trainer Statistics August 1, 2008 – April 15, 2009

32. Trainer Certification Renewal Certified Trainers have to maintain their certification by renewing every 3 years and paying an annual maintenance fee. Three months prior to the Trainer Certification expiration date, SNA will mail them a letter and renewal application. Member Annual Fee Non-Member Annual Fee Documentation $ 50$ 145 Must have taught at least 1 class within 3 years to be eligible to renew.

33. Grandfathering Their Trainer Certification expiration date is July 31, 2011. All former Healthy EDGE Trainers have been grandfathered into the new Trainer Certification Program.

34. Master Trainer Seminar Developed by NFSMI. Pre-Conference Session at ANC in Las Vegas, NV. Sunday, June 28, 2009 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Pre/Post Study. Meets 10 Hour Trainer Certification Workshop requirement (10 Hours in Key Area 3 Administration.) Cost: $125 Pre-registration Required.

35. ANC Education Sessions Offered at ANC in Las Vegas, NV. Tuesday, June 30, 2009. From 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm.

36. Things to Note No grace period for certification renewal. Non SNA members must pay the non-member rate for certification. Applicants have 30 calendar days to submit missing documentation. After 30 days they must re-apply and pay the initial fee again.

37. School Nutrition Association PROGRAM APPROVAL Guidelines for SNA State Affiliates

38. Program Types  Core Requirement Courses  Required for initial certification for all three Levels  Can also be used for certification renewal  Key Area Requirement Courses  Requirement for Level 2 & Level 3 initial certification  Can also be used for certification renewal  Continuing Education Units (CEUs)  Only to be used for Certification Renewal  Not for initial certification

39. Core Requirements ALL Core Courses must be approved by SNA. Complete the Core Course Approval Form. Must be at least 10 hours of active instructional time (does not include breaks, registration, meals, or warm ups.) Can be broken up into modules. Approval is good for 5 years from the date of approval.

40. Core Requirements SNA will track approved core courses. SNA will notify course sponsors when their course is up for re-validation (every 5 years). Providers must supply a certificate of completion to course participants. For initial certification, Core Courses cannot date back further than 5 years from the application date.

41. Key Area Courses SNA State Affiliates are able to approve in-state Key Area Courses. State Education Agencies may approve their own courses for Key Area hours. Third party associations offering Key Area Courses within a state must receive approval from SNA State Affiliate. Third party associations offering Key Area Courses in more than one state must receive approval from SNA Headquarters. Authorized Providers are able to approve Key Area Courses.

42. Key Area Courses Key Area courses/programs must be at least 2 hours of active instructional time (does not include breaks, registration, warm ups.) Providers must supply a certificate of completion to course participants. Key Area Courses may be used as CEUs. For initial certification, Key Area Courses cannot date back further than 5 years of the application date.

43. Authorized Providers for Key Area Courses School Nutrition Association (SNA) School Nutrition Foundation (SNF) SNA State Affiliates State Education Agencies (State DOE) US Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Food Service Management Institute (NFSMI) American Dietetics Association (ADA) Dietary Managers Association (DMA)

44. Continuing Education Units - CEUs SNA State Affiliates do not have to approve their state sponsored activities. Third party associations offering CEUs within a state must receive approval from SNA State Affiliate. Third party associations offering CEUs in more than one state must receive approval from SNA Headquarters. CEUs should reflect job-related growth experiences.

45. Continuing Education Units - CEUs CEUs must be at least 1 hour of active instructional time (does not include breaks, registration, warm ups.) CEUs may be presented in modules totaling one hour. For certification renewal, CEUs must be earned within the individuals renewal period. States are not required to maintain individual CEU records.

46. School Nutrition Association SNS CREDENTIALING PROGRAM Requirements for candidates

47. Credentialing Overview SNA’s School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) Credentialing Program was established in 1997. The SNS Credentialing Exam tests candidates on the knowledge and skills required to perform specific job activities related to school nutrition. Individuals who meet all prerequisites and pass the exam earn the designation - School Nutrition Specialist (SNS). Knapp & Associates, Inc. oversees the electronic grading of the exam.

48. Why Become An SNS? Professional commitment and credibility Job advancement Personal accomplishment Enhanced integrity of all school nutrition professionals Over 1000 Child Nutrition Professionals have earned the SNS credential!

49. Eligibility Requirements SNS CREDENTIAL Academic Experience Associate’s Degree or education equivalent (60 college credits) Work Experience 1 year work experience or related involvement in school nutrition within the past 5 years. Types of employment:  School nutrition at the school, district, state or federal level  Community nutrition programs (i.e., child care, Headstart)  College/university staff/faculty, teaching and/or research in school nutrition  SNA State Affiliate or SNA Headquarter staff  Trainers, consultants, industry staff providing services to the school nutrition market

50. Eligibility Requirements SNS CREDENTIAL Key Area Requirement Additional 30 college credits in any of the four Key Areas: ( Operations, Nutrition, Administration or Communications/Marketing.) OR Supervisor/Director-level work experience in child nutrition programs may be substituted for the 30 college credits. (NOTE: 1 year of work experience equals 10 college credits, therefore, 3 years of additional work experience may substitute the additional 30 college credit requirement.)

51. Credentialing Internship Program Dallas Independent School District, Dallas, TX & Texas Woman’s University Masters Degree program Minimum 900 operating hours of on the job training within 12 months. Who can be an SNS Internship Host?  State Education Authorities  Local Education Authorities  Institutions Of Higher Learning  Child Nutrition Industry Partners  Federal, State, County or Local Agencies

52. Credentialing Internship Program For more information or if you would like to be considered as a host contact: Danny D. Seymour SNA Dean of Education Email: dseymour@schoolnutrition.org

53. Credentialing Application The Credentialing Exam Handbook contains the exam application forms and requirements. Candidates must:  Submit a copy of college transcript  Submit the application (page 11), work verification form (page 13), appropriate fee and SNA will verify that all eligibility requirements are met.

54. Credentialing Fees NOTE: Individuals who don’t meet the eligibility requirements or cancel the exam will have the processing fee of $25 deducted from their refund. Those who do not reschedule or are “no-shows” on exam day will not receive a refund for the exam fee. Individuals who fail the exam will have to re-apply and pay the exam fee again. CREDENTIALING FEES MEMBERNON-MEMBER Exam Application Fee $ 150$ 245 Annual Maintenance Fee $ 35$ 130

55. Preparing For The Exam Credentialing Handbook SNS Study Guide  May be purchased for $40 through the SNA Emporium toll Free at 800-728-0728.

56. Exam Content Outline The 8 core competencies/content areas covered in the SNS Credentialing Exam are: (note specified percentage weights for each area) Nutrition & Menu Planning – 20% Food Production – 15% Marketing of Nutrition Programs – 10% Safety and Sanitation – 15% Facilities Management – 5% Personnel Management – 10% Financial Management – 20% Operations/General Management – 5%

57. Credentialing Exam Those who take the exam will receive results six to eight weeks after taking the exam. Individuals who pass will receive an SNS Certificate and are able to order the SNS Pin. –To renew, they must complete 45 CEUs within the three year credentialing period. Those who fail will receive a letter and Diagnostic Report showing the areas of weakness in the exam.

58. Credentialing Exam Dates EXAM DATE EXAM LOCATION REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE 6/9/2009Gatlinburg, TN4/19/20095/19/2009 6/11/2009Houston, TX4/11/20095/21/2009 6/16/2009Oakbrook Terrace, IL4/16/20095/26/2009 6/29/2009Las Vegas, NV4/1/20096/6/2009 7/20/09Wisconsin Dells, WI5/20/096/29/09 8/4/2009Seven Springs, PA 6/4/20097/14/09

59. Contacting SNA School Nutrition Association 700 S. Washington Street Suite 300 Alexandria, VA 22314 Shantal Hall Certification & Credentialing Manager Preferred Method of Contact is via Email at: shall@schoolnutrition.org Fax: (703) 739-3915 Phone: (800) 877-8822 Website: www.schoolnutrition.org

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