Welcome to the School Nutrition Team training page that lists webcasts available for you to train staff 24/7.This page will be updated as more webcasts are recorded. Please continue to check this page for updates.
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- Food Buying Guide
- Food Safety Plan
- Free and Reduced Meal Eligibility
- Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
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Buy Right with the NEW Regulations |
Review the Federal Procurement Regulations including the NEW purchasing regulations and how they affect you, the bid opening process, and the ethics involved with the entire procurement process. | 7/28/09 | 18 minutes |
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| Child Nutrition Programs Regulations: "The Basics" Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 |
Learn what is necessary to successfully administer the Child Nutrition Programs. The basis for this class is the "regulations" as defined in the "Permanent Agreement/Policy Statement" and the online school contract with DPI. Note: Unfortunately, there were some technical difficulties with this recording. Therefore, the first few minutes were cut off and the recording was broken into three parts. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you. |
8/3/11 | Part 1 8 minutes Part 2 29 minutes Part 3 2 hours + 19 minutes |
Handouts 2-3 (two-sided) Handouts 4-13 (two-sided) Activity 1 (two-sided) Activity 2 (one-sided, 8x14") Activity 3 (two-sided) Resources (two-sided, printing optional) |
| Dietary Guidelines for Americans - 2010 |
A mini-course for school nutrition personnel interested in how the Dietary Guidelines impact the proposed nutrient standards. The recommendations for whole grains, milk, fruits, vegetables and protein, and how they align with the proposed school meal changes are discussed. Find out how you can begin working to implement the guidelines into the USDA National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. | 8/18/11 | 1 hour + 49 minutes |
Fact Sheets For Healthier School Meals HealthierUS School Challenge Checklist Fun, Exciting and Tasty Ways to Describe School Meals |
| Wisconsin's Direct Certification Process - Connecting kids to healthy school meals |
This 14 minute presentation efficiently guides you through the on-line Direct Certification process. USDA requires LEAs to run Direct Certification at least three times during every school year. Download the 2012 system user guide at www.dpi.wi.gov/fns/pdf/dc_ug.pdf and follow along as Marisa and Theresa simplify and clarify Direct Certification. | 9/12/12 | 14 minutes | |
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Being Updated Financial Basics: |
This session goes through the steps involved in filing an accurate electronic claim for reimbursement for the various School Nutrition Programs, as well as explaining how these reimbursements are paid to the school. | 8/25/09 | 19 minutes | |
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Being Updated Financial Basics: |
This session will walk you through the process of completing the required Annual Financial Report where all revenues and expenditures of the foodservice program are accounted for. Examples of prorating will be given to help you in appropriately allocating both revenues and expenditures between the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, A la Carte and Afterschool Snacks. | 8/25/09 | 21 minutes | |
| Food Safety Plan Based on Process Approach to Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Principles |
Participants are encouraged have existing plans, if available, to determine if necessary items are included. The DPI prototype plans designed for use in Wisconsin school operations are provided as a resource. Easy to follow steps and resources are shared to fine tune existing plans or adapt the DPI version for specific school operations. | 8/4/11 | 2 hours + 20 minutes |
Handouts (one-sided) Activity (two-sided) Resource: Food Safety Plan (two-sided, printing optional) Resource: Guidance for School Food Authorities: Developing a School Food Safety Program Based on the Process Approach to HACCP Principles (two-sided, printing optional) |
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Updating Food Safety Plan (Advanced) |
USDA requires periodic validation, at least annually, of the existing food safety plan to make necessary updates. In addition, ongoing verification activities should be in place to ensure that the plan is followed and to identify additional training needs. After a brief review of necessary food safety plan components, participants will use an evaluation checklist to assess the school agency's existing plan and learn what to look for when verifying that the plan is operational. Resources will be shared to assist participants with plan updates and training. |
8/16/11 |
1 hour + 43 minutes |
Food Safety Plan Handouts (two-sided) Additional Handouts (one-sided) |
Free and Reduced Price Meals Eligibility Process: Getting Started 2011-2012 School Year (SY) Updates for this webcast
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This webcast discusses where to find the free and reduced price meal application and resource materials on the website, and the distribution and public release requirements. | 9/13/10 | 12 minutes | |
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Free and Reduced Price Meal Eligibility Process: Eligibility Certification |
In this webcast learn about the certification process which includes direct certification, application approval (income and categorical), and categorical eligibility for homeless, migrant/runaway youth, and Head Start/Even Start. | 9/13/10 | 40 minutes | |
| Free and Reduced Price Meal Eligibility Process: Special Approval Situations and Recordkeeping Requirements2011-2012 School Year Updates for this webcast
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In this webcast learn about the certification process in special situations such as foreign exchange students, joint custody, Foster child/KinshipCare/adoption, transfer students, and self employed seasonal workers. Recordkeeping requirements for the programs are also reviewed. | 9/13/10 | 21 minutes | |
| Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) Part 1 - Program Regulations |
This session provides an overview of the program history and requirements including information on budget planning, menu planning, and purchasing requirements. | 8/13/12 | 23 minutes | |
| Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) Part 2 - Claiming |
This session provides a detailed explanation of reporting requirements including information regarding deadlines for reimbursement. The session also walks through the new online claiming service. | 8/13/12 | 16 minutes | |
| Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) Part 3 - Procurement |
This session, led by DPI Contract Specialist Randy Jones, discusses procurement and how to properly procure in the FFV program. | 8/13/12 | 22 minutes | |
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Being Updated |
Hear about our one year training experience for managers/directors new to School Nutrition Programs. | 9/14/07 | 12 minutes | |
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Being Updated |
The Food Buying Guide (FBG) is essential to following the USDA credentialing regulations. Learn how to read the tables and what the FBG all has to offer. | 9/05/07 | 8 minutes | PowerPoint |
| Calorie and Saturated Fat Tool for Recipe Analysis |
With the changes to the National School Lunch Program effective July 1, 2012, calculating calories and saturated fat quantities for each item served is imperative to make sure your meals are fitting within the range requirements. We realize that this can be a cumbersome and overwhelming task. For this purpose, we have made a quick and easy recipe calculator that will help you determine what you need to know about your recipes. We will be reviewing how to read a nutrition facts label, where to find nutrition fact sheets, and how to use the recipe calculator developed by the School Nutrition Team. | 2/08/13 | 12 minutes | |
| Portion Control: What's the Scoop on Portion Control? |
USDA regulations require that schools serve minimum quantities of food that meet meal pattern requirements. This session will provide line staff with information to ensure that correct portion sizes are being served as well as planned and prepared. Through hands on activities participants will learn the reason for portion control, tools needed and tips for controlling portions. Participants will also learn how portion sizes affect nutrient content and overall food cost. | 8/23/11 | 17 minutes | |
| Production Records: The Perfect Production or 30 minutes to Keeping "Great" Production Records! |
"The Perfect Production" is an overview of the important role that complete and accurate production records play in the success of all successful school nutrition programs. In this MS Live recording, originally prepared for the Lacrosse-Coulee region 2011 summer in-service training, viewers will understand the critical role production records play in managing every aspect of a school's foodservice operation and learn valuable skills in the efficient and timely completion of the daily production records. | 8/22/11 | 28 minutes |
USDA's Menu Planner for Healthy School Meals Food Transport Record Template |
| Special Dietary Needs: Looking at Special Needs through Different Eyes... |
Schools often are apprehensive about their role in accommodating children with special dietary needs. This presentation offers USDA's regulatory guidance on the subject, discusses several dietary modifications that schools may be asked to provide and gives insight on the importance of creating a positive school meals experience for all children. | 11/4/08 | 15 minutes | |
| Special Dietary Needs: Working Together to Accommodate Special Dietary Needs |
Two of the biggest barriers for accommodating students' documented special dietary needs are fear and lack of knowledge. This presentation focuses on identifying stakeholders and resources that will aid in working together cooperatively and effectively. | 11/4/08 | 25 minutes | PowerPoint |
| Understanding USDA's Severe Need Breakfast Program |
The Severe Need Breakfast program provides additional reimbursements for schools who serve at least 40% of lunches to students who qualify for free and reduced meal benefits. Eligibility is determined on a school by school basis and must be applied for annually. This webcast provides guidance on the regulatory requirements for the program and helps schools determine if they might qualify for severe need reimbursement rates. | 10/29/09 | 7 minutes | |
| Verification Process of Free/Reduced Price Applications |
This training covers the basics of the required annual Verification Process which checks the accuracy of a sample number of applications. Verification is conducted on applications approved by October 1 and must be completed for selected applications by November 15. Verification Sampling methods discussed include: Standard (formerly Basic), Alternate 1(formerly Random), Alternate 2 (formerly Focused) and how to identify the method your agency may or must use. Reviews how to correctly complete and submit the Verification Summary Report (due to DPI by November 15). The verification summary report is discussed in the last hour of Part 2, starting at slide 58. Refer also to Activity 3 and Handout #7. |
8/4/11 | Part 1 15 minutes Part 2 2 hours 46 minutes |
Handouts 2-5 (two-sided) Updated Handout #4: Corrected Income Eligibility Guidelines Handouts 6-7 (two-sided) Activities 1-3 (one-sided) Activities Answer Keys (one-sided) |
| Verification Process - What is Involved in Doing Verification |
This webcast provides an overview of the verification process. The verification process starts with the approved applications on file on October 1st and must be completed and reported to DPI by November 15th. Information on how to conduct the verification process and information on some special situations are included. Resources and forms for verification located on the DPI website are also discussed. Learn where to receive more information and training about this process. | 09/28/10 | 28 minutes | |
| Verification Process - Basic Sampling Methods to Select Applications |
Three sampling methods available for selecting applications for the verification process are Standard, Alternate #1 - (formerly Random) and Alternate #2 (formerly focused). Learn which method your agency may or must use. Resources and forms for verification located on the DPI website are also discussed. Learn where to receive more information and training about this process. | 09/28/10 | 23 minutes | |
| Verification Process: Verification Summary Report |
Verification must be completed and results reported by November 15th. Learn where to download instructions, how to complete and submit the data using your computer. Remember: failure to complete verification and submit by November 15th will result in your school/district/RCCI being placed in claims withholding. Claims for reimbursement will not be paid while in withholding. | 10/8/10 | 17 minutes | |
| Direct Diversion Monitoring - Low Resolution Replay (WMV) |
This MS Live presentation covers inventory monitoring and includes a brief discussion on entering pound commitment. | 10/25/11 | 26 minutes | PowerPoint |
| WI Commodity Ordering System CARS Report Access |
This webcast covers accessing and printing the Commodity Allocation Receipt Summary (CARS) report. | 11/12/08 | 7 minutes | PowerPoint |
| WI Commodity Ordering System SFA Summary and Delivery Location Forms Submission |
This webcast covers the accessing and entry of both the School Food Authority (SFA) Summary form and the Delivery Location Form in the WI Commodity Ordering System. | 11/12/08 | 6 minutes | PowerPoint |
| WI Commodity Ordering System Orders Tab Instructions |
This webcast covers the accessing and use of the Orders tab in the WI Commodity Ordering System. | 11/12/08 | 9 minutes | PowerPoint |
| WI Commodity Ordering System Allocation Tab Instructions |
This webcast covers the accessing and use of the Allocations tab in the WI Commodity Ordering System. | 11/12/08 | 10 minutes | PowerPoint |
| WI Commodity Ordering System Surplus Request Instructions |
This presentation covers the accessing of the Surplus request screen in the WI Commodity Ordering System. | 11/12/08 | 14 minutes | PowerPoint |
For questions about this information, contact Angela Farris (608) 267-9206