2012 SFSP Sponsor Training
The California Department of Education (CDE), Nutrition Services Division (NSD) is pleased to announce the annual mandatory training for all new and returning Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sponsors. All sponsors must complete this mandatory program training before the NSD will approve your SFSP application to participate.
During training, participants will learn all of the requirements to properly administer the SFSP. Topics include but are not limited to:
- Purpose of the program
- Site types and determining eligibility
- Vended meal contracts
- Menu records for the self-preparation sponsor
- How reimbursement works
- Administrative reviews
- Nondiscrimination compliance
School Food Authorities that plan to operate the Seamless Summer Feeding Option are not required to participate in these training Webinars. Training is available in three formats:
- Webinars—A Web based seminar format that allows participants to log-in online to view a presentation by SFSP staff.
Webinar Training Dates and Times
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, March 14, 2012 | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. |
| Thursday, April 12, 2012 | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. |
| Tuesday, May 15, 2012 | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. |
- Workshops—In person training provided by a team of CDE staff, including SFSP specialists and Child Nutrition Consultants (Field Services).
Workshop Training Locations and Dates
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, March 20, 2012 | Sacramento, CA |
| Tuesday, April 3, 2012 | Los Angeles, CA |
| Tuesday, April 24, 2012 | San Diego, CA |
| Tuesday, May 8, 2012 | Oakland, CA |
- Online Training—FOR RETURNING SPONSORS ONLY! Returning sponsors in good standing (i.e., not deemed seriously deficient, problematic, or having systematic errors during the 2010-11 administrative review) may choose to complete their training online.
The training is available on the California Professional Nutrition Education and Training (Cal-Pro-NET) Center (Outside Source) Web site. Please be advised that you must complete the training by Friday, May 25, 2012.
Registration Information
To register for a training session complete the SFSP 2012 Sponsor Training Registration form (DOC; 40KB; 1p.). Complete one form per participant. You may fax or e-mail the form to Mary Thomas at 800-333-5775 or mthomas@cde.ca.gov.
You will receive a confirmation e-mail, which will provide you with all necessary information pertaining to the session you have selected.
Questions: Nutrition Services Division | 800-952-5609