We have even more training for you! All of these are included with your registration.
Come join us for a cup of coffee to start the day before attending these sessions focused on leadership and career advancement.

8:00 am - 9:00 am | Rising Leaders Coffee Hour

You’re ambitious and passionate about the CACFP. Join us for a cup of coffee while we talk about how you can get more involved in the association and become a leader in your program.

Moderated by: 

Alix Pasillas, CMP, CCNP, Food For Kids, Inc.
Beth Carlton, CMP, CCNP, Child Care Links
Denise Andrews, CMP, CCNP, For the Children
Lisa Mack, National CACFP Association
Michelle Buchanan, RBA, CMP, CCNP, Community Action of Southeastern West Virginia

8:00 am - 9:00 am | CACFP Professionals: Certification Q&A

Talk to NCA Board Members who are passionate about the CACFP Certification designations and get to know why this is an important program. If you are ready to earn your CACFP Management Professional or the CACFP Child Nutrition Professional bring your questions about certification requirements, acceptable documentation and the application process.

Moderated by: 

Deborah Gillison-Wilson, CMP, CCNP, Georgia Nutrition Services, Inc.
Elizabeth Sherman, National CACFP Association
Rhonda Kobylecky, CMP, CCNP, Acelero Learning

9:15 am - 10:15 am | CACFP Meal Pattern Exceptions

The meal patterns are generally straightforward. However, there are some exceptions to the rules. Learn what to look for, how to menu plan with these in mind and how they can benefit your meal service. ~ CEU Specialty 2

1. Get answers to commonly asked questions.
2. Discover how to find resources to tackle exceptions.
3. Understand how these impact your CACFP operations.

Presented by Lisa Mack, National CACFP Association

9:15 am - 10:15 am | Best Practices: Working with Your Board

Learn how to effectively work with your Board of Directors. You will discover best practices for creating effective communication, running productive meetings and leading collaborative decision-making. Share your challenges and get your questions answered. ~ CEU Specialty 6

1. Define clear roles and expectations.
2. Establish strategies for effective communication.
3. Learn techniques for overcoming board-related challenges.

Presented by Alexia Thex, MEd, National CACFP Association

10:30 am - 11:30 am | Manager's Toolkit: Salary & Compensation Roundtable

What’s the market rate for salaries in the CACFP? How much should your team earn and which benefits are most important? Discover what compensation philosophy is and how to research comparable salaries. ~CEU Specialty 6

1. Understand how to evaluate market rate compensation.
2. Learn where to look for comparable salaries.
3. Get keys to determining benefits structures.

Presented by Lisa Mack, National CACFP Association

10:30 am - 11:30 am | More About CACFP: Ask Us Anything

Don’t go home with unanswered questions. Want to know if something is creditable or meets the meal patterns? Have additional questions regarding audits? Need to clarify program administration or budgeting guidance? Get the answer you need from our experienced panel and make sure you go home with knowledge to impact your program. ~ CEU Specialty 2

Presented by:

Alix Pasillas, CMP, CCNP, Food For Kids, Inc.
Deborah Gillison-Wilson, CMP, CCNP, Georgia Nutrition Services, Inc.
Kate Abernathy, MS, RDN, LD, CMP, CCNP, Providers Choice
Rhonda Kobylecky, CMP, CCNP, Acelero Learning

11:45 am - 12:30 pm | Leadership in the CACFP

You may know someone who has been called a born leader. But leadership can be learned. So, what is leadership and more specifically, what does it mean to be a leader in the CACFP? Explore how you take your next step in your leadership journey. ~ CEU Specialty 6

1. Discuss leadership philosophies.
2. Review opportunities for leaders in the CACFP.
3. Discover inspirational leaders.

Presented by Lisa Mack, National CACFP Association

11:45 am - 12:30 pm | Meet Up: NCA Board of Directors Q&A

We’ve heard you! You are interested in connecting directly with NCA’s board of directors and learning more about their role in shaping the strategic plan for the association. Here’s your chance to ask questions, get answers, and take names.

Presented by: 

Beth Carlton, CMP, CCNP, Child Care Links
Kate Abernathy, MS, RDN, LD, CMP, CCNP, Providers Choice
Michelle Buchanan, RBA, CMP, CCNP, Community Action of Southeastern West Virginia