Welcome to the School Nutrition Team training page that lists webcasts available for you to train staff 24/7. Just click on the title to view the presentation. This page will be updated as more webcasts are recorded. Please continue to check this page for updates.
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Description |
Date Taped |
Length |
Handouts |
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Welcome to Webcasting  |
This presentation describes the Mediasite technology and how to navigate within the screen. |
6/20/07 |
6 minutes |
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| Buy Right with the NEW Regulations |
This presentation will provide a review of 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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| (FFVP)Getting Started: USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program - Part One |
This session covers administration and operation of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, including what can be served for snack, when and where the snack can be served, and who can receive the snack. Also discusses budgeting funds with regard to type and form of produce purchased, as well as other reimbursable and non-reimbursable expenses. |
8/27/09 |
22 minutes |
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| (FFVP)Getting Started: USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program - Part Two |
This session you will learn easy ways to support the USDA FFVP guidance and prepare you for your school's year-long activities. Purchasing options (including locally grown produce, resources and food safety); nutrition education and community outreach; and program promotion and advertising will be discussed.td>
| 8/25/09 |
31 minutes |
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| (FFVP) Budgets, Claims and Reports, the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program |
This session discusses the administrative and financial aspects of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, including operating and administrative costs, budget forms and revisions, claim forms, and program evaluation. |
8/27/09 |
11 minutes |
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 (FFVP) Evaluation |
This session introduces you to the Program Coordinator Quarterly Update which is a requirement of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). Also discussed is a student and teacher survey which has been developed for schools to use to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of its FFVP. These surveys have been designed to measure how students and teachers are impacted by the program. |
9/16/2009 |
6 minutes |
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Financial Basics:
Claiming Reimbursement for the School Nutrition Programs |
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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Financial Basics:
Filing an Annual Financial Report for the School Nutrition Programs |
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 |
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| Free and Reduced Price Meals Eligibility Process: Getting Started |
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. |
8/25/09 |
11 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. |
8/25/09 |
35 minutes |
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| Free and Reduced Price Meal Eligibility Process: Special Approval Situations and Recordkeeping Requirements |
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. |
8/25/09 |
18 minutes |
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| Great Beginnings Academy |
Hear about our one year training experience for managers/directors new to School Nutrition Programs. |
9/14/07 |
12 minutes |
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| Introduction to the Food Buying Guide |
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 |
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| Pre-Review Workshop: Food Based Menu Planning and OVS |
This webcast discusses critical areas of the Coordinated Review Effort (CRE), general areas of CRE, offer versus serve options and breakfast as it pertains to the food based menu planning options. |
1/15/07 |
9 minutes |
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| Pre-Review Workshop: Meal Count and Claiming Procedures |
This session reviews point of service meal counting, edit checks, and claim consolidation procedures; and annual monitoring requirement for schools with more than one serving site. |
10/15/07 |
8 minutes |
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| Pre-Review Workshop: Preparing for the School Meals Initiative Review |
Learn more about the School Meals Initiative (SMI) review. Discussion will include what is needed in the packet of materials you need to submit. |
09/16/08 |
27 minutes |
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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.
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11/4/08 |
15 minutes |
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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 |
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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 |
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| Understanding USDA's Special Milk Program (SMP) |
This webcast is intended for schools who are either interested in participating in the SMP, or who are already participating and would like a better understanding of the regulations and requirements set up by USDA for the administration of the program. Covered topics include counting and claiming requirements, administrative responsibilities, and eligibility criteria. |
11/12/07 |
16 minutes |
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| Verification Process: The Basics |
This webcast provides a brief overview of the basic process of verification. Verification process starts with the approved applications on file on October first and must be completed by November 15. Learn where to receive more information and training about this process. |
09/23/08 |
20 minutes |
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| Verification Process: Who and What is Involved in Verification |
Learn the responsibilities of the four officials identified on the DPI contract: Determining, Confirming, Verifying and Hearing. This also includes additional information useful to the Verifying Official in the Verification process. Learn where to receive more information and training about this process. |
09/23/08 |
31 minutes |
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| Verification Process: Basic Sampling Methods to Select Applications for Verification |
Three sampling methods are Standard, Alternate #1 - (formerly Random), and Alternate #2 - (formerly Focused). Learn which method your agency may/must use. Discover where to find the current forms on the DPI website and then proceed with Verification. |
09/23/08 |
21 minutes |
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 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. |
10/14/09 |
16 minutes |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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