Training

On the Menu Monthly Calls

On the Menu calls are held the fourth Thursday of each month from 2-3 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Topics reflect current happenings and required annual training and provide opportunities for networking and sharing successes and challenges with peers.

• Next call- Thursday, January 26, from 2 to 3 p.m. 
  • Topic TBD
  • Registration link 

Masterclass Foundations Training Series 

• Sponsors looking for ways to maximize participation in child nutrition programs are encouraged to sign up for Masterclass Foundations. Masterclass Foundations is training for food service professionals on foundational skills needed to effectively implement child nutrition programs. Masterclass Foundations covers three core topics:
  • Sound financial practices
  • Data-drive improvement and 
  • Community engagement 

• This training offers peer-to-peer learning, sharing and networking to teach the skills needed to boost participation. During the 2022-23 school year, these sessions will be available to all sponsors. Complete the Masterclass Foundations sign-up form and indicate the dates you would like to participate.

• November On the Menu Session Recording: Participants learned about the Healthy School Meals for All program. 
  • Recorded on November 17, 2022
  • November On the Menu Slides (PDF)
• October On the Menu Session Recording: Participants learned how to source local foods through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foods, including the USDA Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program.
  • Recorded on October 25, 2022
• September On the Menu Session Recording: Participants learned about how to celebrate Farm to School month in October including incorporating local foods into school menus, explaining nutrition education best practices, and how to improve meal quality.
  • Recorded on September 22, 2022
  • September On the Menu Call- PowerPoint and Presenter Notes (PPT)
  • September On the Menu evaluation link 
• August On the Menu Session Recording: Participants learned about CDE School Nutrition's resources and tools to help sponsors run an effective child nutrition program. 
  • Recorded on Aug. 25, 2022
  • August On the Menu Call- PowerPoint and Presenter Notes (PPT)
  • August On the Menu evaluation link
• July On the Menu Session Recording: Participants learned about the civil rights requirements for child nutrition programs. This session meets the annual civil rights training requirements.
  • Recorded on July 29, 2022
  • July On the Menu Call- PowerPoint and Presenter Notes (PPT)
  • July On the Menu evaluation link 
• 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. 
  • Recorded on Oct. 28, 2021.
  • Oct. training evaluation link
  • October On the Menu Call- PowerPoint and Presenter Notes (Google PPT)
• 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)