Resources

Nutrition Programs

 

Professional Development

Professional development activities are offered to increase the knowledge and skills of food service professionals and administrators in the operation of Child Nutrition Programs. These activities address topics such as federal regulations, food service quality, nutrition education, and financial management. Continued emphasis is given to addressing timely topics as needed. Professional development includes instructor-led workshops, online videos and various educational opportunities sponsored by the National Food Service Management Institute (NFSMI).

Workshops

The staff from the Illinois State Board of Education offers workshops in various locations around the state to keep program sponsors informed on regulatory and new or updated issues. Workshops are offered as they become available and are announced in the program newsletters. You may obtain information regarding the various workshops offered on our Workshops/Trainings page. To view the current workshop schedule and online registration, click here.

NFSMI Training Opportunities

The National Food Service Management Training Institute, funded by the United States Department of Agriculture, offers workshops, specialized training, online instruction, and satellite seminars/teleconferences on relevant school food service topics. For more information, please go to www.nfsmi.org and click on "Training Opportunities".

Online Videos