Training

Important Moodle Information

CDE School Nutrition is moving all online trainings to a new platform. To access the online trainings and receive professional standards credit, you need to register for a FREE Moodle account. Registration only takes a few seconds to complete. Once you have submitted your registration, our office will create your account in up to 3-5 business days. You will receive an email to confirm your Moodle account and then you will be able to access the trainings. If you have any questions, please contact Alicia Grove at grove_a@cde.state.co.us or 720-795-2038.

Colorado Department of Education Professional Development

The School Nutrition Unit offers online, in-person and webinar trainings to increase school nutrition professionals’ skills and knowledge in operating child nutrition programs. These trainings provide USDA Professional Standards hours and count as Continuing Education Units (CEU) for the School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) Credential. Please contact, Alicia Grove, at grove_a@cde.state.co.us or 720-795-2038, for questions about School Nutrition training offerings and any accessibility needs.

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Online Trainings

On demand professional development opportunities

These resources are self-paced and can include online learning modules, archived webinar recordings, and more. They are also mobile accessible.

In Person Trainings

Upcoming professional development opportunities

These opportunities are scheduled in-person trainings hosted by CDE School Nutrition.

Upcoming Webinars

On the Menu Monthly Calls

Next call- Thursday July 28, from 2 to 3:00 p.m.
- This call will cover annual civil rights training
- Register for the training
General Information
- Typically held the fourth Thursday of each month from 2 to 3 p.m.
- Topics are determined monthly

Recorded Webinars

On the Menu Calls

After watching these recorded webinars, please complete the training evaluation if available.

May On the Menu Session Recording: Participants learned about how to complete School Year 2022-23 renewal applications for school nutrition programs including the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program and Afterschool Snack Program
- Recorded on May 26, 2022
- School Nutrition Program Application Training- PowerPoint and Presenter Notes (PPT
- School Nutrition Program Application Training evaluation link
April On the Menu Session Recording: Participants learned about flexibilities available for summer 2022 and SY 2022-23, training requirements, and SFSP outreach materials.
- Recorded on April 28, 2022
- April On the Menu Call-PowerPoint and Presenter Notes (PPT)
- April training evaluation link
March On the Menu Session Recording: Participants learned the requirements to operate the Summer Food Service Program. This session covers the annual SFSP training requirements for summer sponsors.
- Recorded on March 24, 2022
- March On the Menu Call-PowerPoint and Presenter Notes (PPT)
- March training evaluation link
February On the Menu Session Recording: Participants learned about new updates for the Pandemic-EBT program during school year 2021-22.
- Recorded on Feb. 24, 2022
- Feb. On the Menu Call-PowerPoint and Presenter Notes (PPT)
- Feb. training evaluation link
January On the Menu Session Recording: Participants learned how to access and use new marketing materials to showcase your child nutrition program.
- Recorded on Jan. 27, 2022
- Jan. On the Menu Call- Google PowerPoint and Presenter Notes
- Jan. training evaluation link
November On the Menu Session Recording: Participants learned best practices from other sponsors to address supply chain challenges and determined relevant solutions for their own program.
- Recorded on Nov. 18, 2021.
- Nov. On the Menu Call-PowerPoint and Presenter Notes (PPT)
- Google Jamboard with solutions and ideas related to supply chain issues
- Nov. training evaluation link
October On the Menu Call Recording: Participants learned how to take their food photography and social media marketing skills to the next level.
- Oct. training evaluation link
- October On the Menu Call- PowerPoint and Presenter Notes (Google PPT)
- Recorded on Oct. 28, 2021.

September On the Menu Call Recording: Participants learned about the Farm to School sub-grant application requirements and how to handle supply chain challenges. To view the application due Thursday, October 14, visit the Farm to School and Summer webpage.
- Recorded on September 23, 2021.
- September On the Menu Call- PowerPoint and Presenter Notes (PPT)
August On the Menu Call Recording: Participants learned about civil rights requirements in Child Nutrition Programs. The call covered public notification requirements, Civil Rights complaint procedures, racial/ethnic data collection, program accommodations, and satisfies the annual Civil Rights training requirement.
- Recorded on August 26, 2021.
- August On the Menu Call-PowerPoint and Presenter Notes (PPT)
July On the Menu Call Recording: Participants learn about school meal eligibility processes (income applications, templates, and direct certification) for school year 2021-22
- Recorded on July 22, 2021.
- July On the Menu Call-PowerPoint and Presenter Notes (PPT)
May On the Menu Call Recording: Participants learn about Child Nutrition Program implementation for school year 2021-22 including USDA waivers.
April On the Menu Call Recording: Participants learn ways to reduce food waste and tips to increase sustainability in menu planning.
- Recorded on April 22, 2021.
- April On the Menu Call- PowerPoint and Presenter Notes (PPT)
- April training evaluation link
February On the Menu Call Recording: Participants learn about community engagement for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) from Colorado sponsors, Hunger Free Colorado, and Cooking Matters.
- Recorded on Feb. 25, 2021.
- Feb. On the Menu Call- PowerPoint and Presenter Notes (PPT)

Colorado School Nutrition Unit and Nourish Colorado Meal Quality Trainings

Meal Quality Training #1: Participants review food safety during COVID-19, identify and build communication and marketing strategies, and learn new ways to set teams up for success through partnerships, equipment, and meal prep ideas
- Recorded on Sept. 30, 2020
- Click here to download the training certificate
Meal Quality Training #2: Participants learn to evaluate varying presentation techniques, ideas for special diets, and best practices to efficiently assemble meals
- Recorded on Dec. 2, 2020
- Click here to download the training certificate
Meal Quality Training #3: Creating efficiencies and taking care of your future self.
- Recorded on Feb. 24, 2021
- Click here to download the training certificate.
Meal Quality Training #4: Participants learn more about time management plus culinary techniques and recipes, all designed to help you use up products in your inventory
- Recorded on April 21, 2021
- Click here to download the training certificate.
Kitchen Math: Use kitchen math skills to reduce waste and improve portion control in your school meals program.
- Recorded on August 18, 2021
- Click here to download the training certificate.
Recipe Reading and Development: Learn how to read and develop a standardized recipe and use fresh herbs and spices to enhance your school meals.
- Recorded on Oct. 13, 2021
- Click here to download the training certificate.