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CACFP and Whispering Roots Cook-Along Training Webinars:
NDE and Whispering Roots have partnered to deliver interactive Cooking Matters Cook-Along Training Webinars. This is a repeat of the cook along trainings delivered in November and December. Participants will learn about nutrition, meal planning, and food budgeting from a registered dietitian and will practice making healthy recipes along with cooking tips and tricks from a certified chef. Please share this with anyone you think would be interested!

We are offering three training sessions between February and March!
Each session includes two classes. The first session will take place February 9th and 16th from 5-8 pm CTS. The second session will take place February 23rd and March 2nd from 5-8 pm CTS. And the third session will take place March 11th and 18th from 5-8 pm CST. Participants need to only attend the two classes in a single session.

Other Items to Note:
Pre-registration is required. Participants must attend both classes in a session to receive credit. Participants will be emailed a shopping list of ingredients prior to the training. All classes will take place on Zoom. Following registration, zoom will email a link for attending the course. Cooking along is not required but encouraged! Certificates will be distributed following the completion of the 2nd class in each session. Confirmation emails will be sent once registration is approved. Flyers are attached. Participants will also be mailed a workbook following training.

Webinar: All About Soy and Soy Foods

Please register for All about soy and soy foods on Mar 3, 2021 7:00 PM CST at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7518160756696920077

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

The Nebraska Department of Education Nutrition Services and Whispering Roots are once again teaming up to provide free online supplemental webinar for CACFP participants. Webinars will be hosted by a Registered Dietitian, a chef, and Nebraska Team Nutrition. Webinars will be interactive and include tips on menu planning, cooking demos, opportunities to ask questions, and more. All webinars are free and will be held from 1-2 pm CST on zoom. Registration for each participating individual is required. To register for any or all webinars please follow the link below. Once registration is complete, you will receive information on how to access the webinar. Certificates for in-service hours will be provided following the completion of each webinar. Please share the attached flyer with anyone you think could benefit from this webinar series.

Webinar: Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Children

Please register for Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Children on Mar 8, 2021 7:00 PM CST at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1974545175193106956

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

The Nebraska Department of Education Nutrition Services and Whispering Roots are once again teaming up to provide free online supplemental webinar for CACFP participants. Webinars will be hosted by a Registered Dietitian, a chef, and Nebraska Team Nutrition. Webinars will be interactive and include tips on menu planning, cooking demos, opportunities to ask questions, and more. All webinars are free and will be held from 1-2 pm CST on zoom. Registration for each participating individual is required. To register for any or all webinars please follow the link below. Once registration is complete, you will receive information on how to access the webinar. Certificates for in-service hours will be provided following the completion of each webinar. Please share the attached flyer with anyone you think could benefit from this webinar series.

CACFP and Whispering Roots Cook-Along Training Webinars:
NDE and Whispering Roots have partnered to deliver interactive Cooking Matters Cook-Along Training Webinars. This is a repeat of the cook along trainings delivered in November and December. Participants will learn about nutrition, meal planning, and food budgeting from a registered dietitian and will practice making healthy recipes along with cooking tips and tricks from a certified chef. Please share this with anyone you think would be interested!

We are offering three training sessions between February and March!
Each session includes two classes. The first session will take place February 9th and 16th from 5-8 pm CTS. The second session will take place February 23rd and March 2nd from 5-8 pm CTS. And the third session will take place March 11th and 18th from 5-8 pm CST. Participants need to only attend the two classes in a single session.

Other Items to Note:
Pre-registration is required. Participants must attend both classes in a session to receive credit. Participants will be emailed a shopping list of ingredients prior to the training. All classes will take place on Zoom. Following registration, zoom will email a link for attending the course. Cooking along is not required but encouraged! Certificates will be distributed following the completion of the 2nd class in each session. Confirmation emails will be sent once registration is approved. Flyers are attached. Participants will also be mailed a workbook following training.

CACFP Best Practice Training
Nebraska Team Nutrition is excited to once again be hosting a fun and interactive menu development training. Participants will learn how to create appealing and creditable best practice menus for your CACFP operation. You will also learn how locate and use free menu development resources from USDA. This training will be hosted on Zoom March 16th from 6-8pm.

Must pre-register to attend.
All participants will be required to complete a pre-assessment
All participants will be required to complete a post-assessment one month after training.

Registration:
https://educationne.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwvf-6vqjotHtU2doxwGoi9js3yPSOHEJf4

REGISTER NOW

Presented as part of USDA Team Nutrition’s free CACFP Halftime: Thirty on Thursdays webinar series, this webinar will show Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) operators how to identify store-bought combination baby foods that can be served as part of reimbursable meals and snacks to infants. Attendees will have a chance to submit questions to the presenters and check their knowledge through interactive polling questions.

This webinar will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2021 in both English and in Spanish. The English webinar will be from:
Eastern Time: 2 to 2:30 p.m.
Central Time: 1 to 1:30 p.m.
Mountain Time: 12 to 12:30 p.m.
Pacific Time: 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Certificates of participation will be provided for those who attend the entire webinar. Additionally, attendees can receive continuing education credits from the National CACFP Sponsors Association. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Commission on Dietetic Registration has also approved this webinar for 0.5 hours of Continuing Professional Education Units (CPEUs).

Topics and dates of upcoming webinars, as well as recordings of previous webinars are available on the CACFP Halftime: Thirty on Thursdays webpage. CACFP meal pattern training slides on selected topics are available on the Team Nutrition website.

The Nebraska Department of Education Nutrition Services and Whispering Roots are once again teaming up to provide free online supplemental webinar for CACFP participants. Webinars will be hosted by a Registered Dietitian, a chef, and Nebraska Team Nutrition. Webinars will be interactive and include tips on menu planning, cooking demos, opportunities to ask questions, and more. All webinars are free and will be held from 1-2 pm CST on zoom. Registration for each participating individual is required. To register for any or all webinars please follow the link below. Once registration is complete, you will receive information on how to access the webinar. Certificates for in-service hours will be provided following the completion of each webinar. Please share the attached flyer with anyone you think could benefit from this webinar series.

REGÍSTRESE AHORA

Este seminario web es presentado como parte de la serie de Team Nutrition del USDA, titulada Medio tiempo del CACFP: treinta los jueves. Este seminario web les mostrará a los operadores del Programa de Alimentos para el Cuidado de Niños y Adultos (CACFP, por sus siglas en inglés) a identificar alimentos combinados comprados en la tienda que se pueden servir a los bebés como parte de las comidas y refrigerios reembolsables. Los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de enviar preguntas a los presentadores y probar su conocimiento a través de encuestas interactivas.

Este seminario web se llevará a cabo el jueves, 18 de marzo de 2021 en inglés y en español.

El seminario en inglés se realizará en el siguiente horario:
Hora del este: 2:00-2:30 p.m.
Hora central: 1:00-1:30 p.m.
Hora de la montaña: 12:00-12:30 p.m.
Hora del Pacífico: 11:00-11:30 a.m.

El seminario web en español se realizará en el siguiente horario:
Hora del este: 3:00-3:30 p.m.
Hora central: 2:00-2:30 p.m.
Hora de la montaña: 1:00-1:30 p.m.
Hora del Pacífico: 12:00-12:30 p.m.

Se proveerá certificados de participación a las personas que participen durante todo el seminario web. Adicionalmente, los participantes pueden recibir créditos de educación continua con la Asociación Nacional de Patrocinadores del CACFP (NCA). La Comisión de Dietistas Registrados (CDR) de la Academia de Nutrición y Dietética también ha aprobado este seminario web con 0.5 horas de unidades de educación profesional continua (CPEU).

Los temas y las fechas de los próximos seminarios web, así como las grabaciones de los seminarios web anteriores, están disponibles en la página web Medio tiempo del CACFP: treinta los jueves. Las diapositivas de capacitación de temas seleccionados acerca de los patrones de comidas del CACFP están disponibles en el sitio web de Team Nutrition.

CACFP and Whispering Roots Cook-Along Training Webinars:
NDE and Whispering Roots have partnered to deliver interactive Cooking Matters Cook-Along Training Webinars. This is a repeat of the cook along trainings delivered in November and December. Participants will learn about nutrition, meal planning, and food budgeting from a registered dietitian and will practice making healthy recipes along with cooking tips and tricks from a certified chef. Please share this with anyone you think would be interested!

We are offering three training sessions between February and March!
Each session includes two classes. The first session will take place February 9th and 16th from 5-8 pm CTS. The second session will take place February 23rd and March 2nd from 5-8 pm CTS. And the third session will take place March 11th and 18th from 5-8 pm CST. Participants need to only attend the two classes in a single session.

Other Items to Note:
Pre-registration is required. Participants must attend both classes in a session to receive credit. Participants will be emailed a shopping list of ingredients prior to the training. All classes will take place on Zoom. Following registration, zoom will email a link for attending the course. Cooking along is not required but encouraged! Certificates will be distributed following the completion of the 2nd class in each session. Confirmation emails will be sent once registration is approved. Flyers are attached. Participants will also be mailed a workbook following training.

CPR, AED AND FIRST AID FOR CHILDCARE PROVIDERS

The CPR, AED and First Aid for Childcare Providers course offered by EMS Safety Services, Inc. is OSHA compliant and is approved by federal, state, municipal and private/nonprofit organizations.

CPR, AED And First Aid For Childcare Providers Features:

The Perfect Book For Caregivers Of Small Children.

OSHA-Compliant

2-Year Certification (Including Pediatric First Aid)

Ideal For:
• Childcare Providers
• Daycare Centers
• Babysitters

Cost: $65 -Cash or Check; please bring payment to class. Checks can be made payable to "Top Notch Training"

Midwest Child Care Association is in Room #200

Date: 12/17/2020 (Thu.)
Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm CST
Location:
7701 Pacific St. (Large brick building on the corner of 77th & Pacific)
Omaha, NE
68114

Please register via the Registration link.