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SSPI THURMOND STUFF THIS WEEK FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

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SSPI THURMOND
STUFF THIS WEEK FROM THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION



YESTERDAY

Draft Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond announces recommendations to draft Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum.
SFSP Meal Pattern Flexibility Waiver Extension 5
On July 30, 2020, the USDA extended the effective date of the national waiver to allow meal pattern flexibility for the SFSP through August 31, 2020.
MB: Processor Inventory Reconciliation 2019–20
In response to COVID-19 and the unforeseen changes in food usage and inventory, the CDE, FDP, is amending its annual Processor Inventory Reconciliation process for School Year 2019–20 carryover year.
CACFP Program Year 2020-21 Open July 31, 2020
This posting notifies CACFP centers that Program Year 2020–21 will open on today, July 31st, 2020. Agencies must update and submit their application in the CNIPS prior to August 31, 2020.
CACFP Annual Updates 2020–21
This posting notifies CACFP agencies that part of the annual update application process includes submitting the CACFP Financial Summary Document.

JUL 30

Virtual Learning Opportunities for CNPs
The California Department of Education (CDE) Nutrition Services Division (NSD) is pleased to announce US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Team Nutrition (TN) updates to virtual learning opportunities for Child Nutrition Program (CNP) Operators.

JUL 29

SSPI Outlines Support for Distance Learning
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond outlines ongoing supports to strengthen Distance Learning and announces timeline for Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum during virtual media check-in.
Discussion on Native American & Indigenous Studies
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond, students, educators and state leaders discuss Native American and indigenous studies during final event in Ethnic Studies Virtual Classroom series.

JUL 24

Reminder for Application for CEP
On April 1, 2020, the California Department of Education (CDE) shared guidance that the U.S. Department of Agriculture had extended the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) application deadline to August 31, 2020.
Virtual Classroom Lesson on Asian American Studies
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond and Dr. Karen Korematsu Discuss Fighting for Justice During
Resources Identified to Support Distance Learning
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond and Digital Divide Task Force identify resources, partnerships available to support successful distance learning in the fall.
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