November Virtual Events
October 28, 2024
Looking to brush up on your CACFP skills this fall? November's lineup of virtual events is here to help you do just that!
Our boot camps have been a hit with the CACFP community, and due to popular demand, we're bringing you an all-new event on menu planning—happening November 20-21. This is a must-attend for any CACFP operator looking to enhance their meal planning expertise!
Two of our November webinars are available at a reduced rate for NCA members. Not a member yet? Our new membership year kicked off on October 1, so now's the perfect time to join and enjoy exclusive benefits all year long.
Missed a virtual event you wanted to attend? No worries—you can access recordings on demand in our Learning Center.
Make the most of this season and fall into training with us!
November 12 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern
Caring for Young Children with Type 1 Diabetes in Child Care
The number of young children with Type 1 diabetes has increased significantly over the years. Care of young children with this disease is especially complicated as they must rely on adult caregivers until they are old enough to understand and manage the disease themselves. Families with young children with diabetes are protected under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Americans with Disabilities Act (https://www.ada.gov/) so reasonable accommodation must be made for their care in child care programs. This workshop explores strategies for administrators, ECE professionals and school nurses to care for young children with type 1 diabetes in ECE programs.Â
Presented by:
Jill Cox, MS, RD
Penn State Better Kid Care Director
The Pennsylvania State University
This session is FREE for NCA Members. Not yet a member? Learn more today!
November 14 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern
Winter Wellness: Nurturing Immune Health in Kids
Brace yourselves for the winter as chilly winds bring along the symphony of sniffles and coughs. Get ahead and help prevent colds and flus by giving an extra boost of health to those in your care through providing immune-supporting nutritional foods and activities. Learn how to convert your child care center and family child care home into a fortress of wellness by adding delicious recipes to your menu and fun games to keep their bodies in top working order.
Menu Planning Boot Camp
Nov 20-21, 2024
Get ready to become a menu planning expert with our Menu Planning Boot Camp! In just two days of training, you'll learn to understand CACFP menu requirements, how to select budget-friendly and accessible foods, and gain valuable insights from kitchen professionals. Discover tips and techniques to unlock your inner chef and elevate your meal planning skills. Provide nutritious and delicious meals for those in your care with newfound confidence and expertise.
Earn up to 12 Hours of CEUs
*Can't make it live? Registration includes on-demand viewing through December 5, 2024.
*All times are listed in Eastern Time*
Wednesday, November 20
11:00 am - 11:30 am | Meal Pattern Basics
11:40 am - 12:40 pm | Menu Planning: Your Guide to Success
1:10 pm - 2:10 pm | Procuring Local Foods for Child Nutrition Programs
2:20 pm - 3:20 pm | Using the Food Buying Guide for Menu Development
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Best Practices for Budgeting for Meals & Snacks
Thursday, November 21
11:00 am - 12:00 pm | The Efficient Chef: Maximizing Your Kitchen Potential
12:10 pm - 1:10 pm | Plant-Forward Menus: A Guide to Successful Integration
1:40 pm - 2:40 pm | Adapting Menus for Special Diets
2:50 pm - 3:20 pm | Flavorful Cooking Using Heard and Spices
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm | Menus on Your Mind? Ask Us Anything
Bonus Previously Recorded Sessions:
Crediting Recipes in the CACFP
Crediting Recipes for Centers
Beyond Beginners: Next Level Menu Planning
Culturally Receptive Meals
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.Â
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