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More Virtual Events in August

July 31, 2024

August is all about the 2024 CACFP Virtual Summit! If you're looking for training opportunities, look no further than the extensive lineup of sessions presented by some of our favorite industry experts in this 4 day event, spanned over 2 weeks.

This years summit will be hosted over Zoom on Wed & Thurs, Aug 14-15, and Aug 21-22, starting at 11:00 am ET until 3:00 pm ET.

The CACFP Virtual Summit is NCA's biggest virtual event of the year, covering topics like Nutrition Education, Program Administration, Financial Management, Professional Development, and more - totaling at 16.5 CEUs.

We've also got a couple of bonus sessions this month. Check out this month's lineup of virtual events.

August 1 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern

Sweeten Smart: The Natural Goodness of Fruits

Embark on a flavorful journey with us as we explore the wonders of nature's sweet treat – fruits! Discover ways to cut down on added sugar in your recipes or menu items by harnessing the natural sweetness of fruits. Infuse your menus with endless fruity inspirations to keep those little taste buds excited!

August 8 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern

Secrets to Success: How to Be a Presenter at NCNC25

Would you like to learn how to showcase your expertise and share your professional experiences at the National Child Nutrition Conference? Join us to discover how to submit a winning workshop proposal! We'll share the requirements and guidelines for submitting your proposal, as well as our speaker agreement and expectations. Don't miss out on this opportunity to shine at the premier event in child nutrition!

CACFP Virtual Summit

Aug 14-15 & Aug 21-22

Looking for food program training?

Join us each day from the comfort of your home or your office between 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Eastern.

We're bringing you workshops on nutrition, program administration, operations, financial management, and more!

Earn up to 16.5 continuing education credits.

Can't make it to a live session? Recordings will be available to view on-demand through August 29, 2024

*All times are listed in Eastern Time*

DAY ONE | WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14, 2024 

11:00 am – 11:30 am | Exploring the Power of the Food Program

11:40 am – 12:40 pm | USDA Program Updates & Resources

12:50 pm – 1:50 pm | Menu Essentials: Planning for Success

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Finding the Leader In You

DAY TWO | THURSDAY, AUG. 15, 2024 

11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Coffee & Conversation: Head Start CACFP

12:10 pm – 1:10 pm | Creating a Community: Family Style Meal Service in Child Care

1:20 pm – 2:20 pm | Who’s At the Door? Field Monitoring & Site Visits

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Recruitment Outreach: Enrolling Providers, Engaging Families

DAY THREE | WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21, 2024 

11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Coffee & Conversation: CACFP Meal Patterns

12:10 pm – 1:10 pm | The Joys of the Garden Classroom

1:20 pm – 2:20 pm | Motivating Children to Eat Healthy Foods

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm | CACFP Newsroom: Policy, Advocacy, Stories and the Hill

DAY FOUR | THURSDAY, AUG. 22, 2024 

11:00 am – 12:00 pm | CACFP Expense Detective: What's Allowed? 

12:10 pm – 1:10 pm | Great Grains! Taking the Guess Work Out of What’s Creditable

1:20 pm – 2:20 pm | Communicating with Impact

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Summit Wrap-Up: Ask Us Anything

BONUS RECORDED SESSIONS:

CACFP Overview

Creditable Tools & Resources

CN Labels & Product Formulation Statements: Hands-On Practice

Check back next month for even more virtual training opportunities!

Do you have a question or topic that you'd love to learn more about through one of our virtual trainings? Shoot us an email with your training needs to conference@cacfp.org. 

Present for NCA?

Interested in presenting on a topic at a future NCA webinar or at the National Child Nutrition Conference? Submit your interest today!