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

Verification Process

17h

SFAs operating the NSLP for SY 2020-21, should continue with verification activities as required under Title 7, Code of Federal Regulations 245.6a. The deadline to complete the verification process is November 15, 2020.

July–August 2020 COVID-19 Reimbursement

17h

July–August 2020 application for COVID-19 disaster relief reimbursement to offset fixed expenses, such as salaries and benefits, that continue to accrue during the temporary closure, pursuant to the 2020 Budget Act, Sec 118.

2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools Announced

20h

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond congratulates California schools recognized as 2020 National Blue Ribbon schools.

Mini Grants Available for Anti-Racism Training

20h

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond announces mini grants available to provide anti-racism and anti-bias educator training.

SEP 24

SBE September 2020 Information Memoranda

1d

Background information and updates on issues of interest to the State Board Members.

CAA for Science Item Content Specifications

1d

Item content specifications describe how CAA for Science items are developed to assess the alternate standards derived from the California Next Generation Science Standards (CA NGSS).

SEP 23

Changing Participation Avenue for Receipt of USDA

2d

Participants of the California Department of Education (CDE) Food Distribution Program (FDP) now have the option to change the way they plan to order and receive U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foods for School Year (SY) 2021–22.

SEP 21

Child and Adult Care Food Programs Online Courses

4d

On May 5, 2020, the CDE NSD sent an email notification to all CACFP Operators explaining the Fresno City College (FCC) California Professional Nutrition Education and Training (Cal-Pro-NET) Center would be closing on June 30, 2020.

SSPI Launches "Education to End Hate" Initiative

31 4d

State Superintendent Thurmond Launches New "Education to End Hate" Initiative to Combat Bias, Bigotry, and Racism

SEP 18

August 25, 2020 Tuesday at 2 Webinar

7d

The CDE NSD hosted the eighth Tuesday @ 2: School Nutrition Town Hall webinar on August 25, 2020 for school food service operators, chief business officials, and community partners.

COVID 19: FFVP School Year 2020–21 Waivers

7d

Effective immediately, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has granted the California Department of Education (CDE) Nutrition Services Division two waivers for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) for School Year 

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