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April 14-18, 2025

Dallas, Texas

CACFP · Afterschool Meals · Summer Food

Preconference Academy | CEU Specialty 4

Head Start Success: Meeting Performance Standards

Operating the CACFP in Head Start is a requirement, but do you know the differences between what’s a CACFP regulation and what is mandated by Head Start? Learn what the Head Start performance standards that govern child nutrition are and how they align with the CACFP to provide good nutrition to children. Gain an understanding of the requirements and hear about the latest updates in Head Start performance standards for child nutrition.

  1. Understand the Head Start Food Service Regulations and why the intersection between Head Start and CACFP is critical.
  2. Explore the specific guidelines outlined for providing meals and snacks.
  3. Learn how others are meeting the criteria in their programs on a daily basis.

Presented by

Rhonda Kobylecky Web

Rhonda Kobylecky, CMP, CCNP

Director of Food Services, Acelero Learning

Stephanie Manchester 2024 Web

Stephanie Manchester, CMP, CCNP

Food Service Coordinator, Acelero Learning

Sheila TTompkins-Hess Web

Sheila Tompkins-Hess

Program Officer, Nevada Department of Heath & Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services

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