School Lunch Training

Workshops and Training for the School Lunch Program

• School Lunch Online Bookkeeper Training – Training Videos may be viewed online, we recommend you print a copy of the handouts before you begin listening to the power point videos.
• Child Nutrition Training Academy – Lincoln – Summer
• School Meals Program 2019 Annual Training – Summer
• Direct Certification and Direct Verification
• Moodle Online Training topics include:
  • Professional Standards
  • Smart Snacks in Schools
  • Breakfast Program
  • Civil Rights
  • Working with Special Diets
  • Local School Wellness Policy
  • Farm to School
  • Marketing your Program
  • Recess Before Lunch
  • Fundraising Options for Schools
  • What to Expect During the Administrative Review

You can access the training at moodle.education.ne.gov
School food service staff can earn up to 17 CEUs.  There are 11 different topics with 22 units.  Each unit contains a 5 question quiz.  To access Moodle and create an account please review the following: Moodle Introductory Video

Civil Rights Training

• Outline of Civil Rights Guidance to be in Compliance
• USDA Civil Rights Requirements and Child Nutrition Program

Other Training

• UPCOMING ServSafe Training – Training will be on November 20-21 in Scottsbluff from 9 AM -5 PM at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center.  Participants will receive the latest edition of ServSafe® Manager book, materials, refreshment and lunches. Participants, also, may take the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification exam at the conclusion of the training.  Register by November 1, 2019.
• Institute of Child Nutrition E-Learning Portal – list of online training on a broad range of topics for child nutrition professionals working in school nutrition
• Nutrition Services calendar – full listing of all workshops, events, important dates & more
• Online Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Training
• Food Safety in Schools Training
• Additional Topics – Power Points Slide Shows

Special Assistance

If any participants require a sign language interpreter, alternate formats of print materials or wheelchair accessibility at one of our in-person training workshops, please notify our office at least two weeks prior to the workshop date at (402) 471-2488 or (800) 731-2233.