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Saturday, October 10, 2020

SSPI THURMOND STUFF THIS WEEK FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

California Department of Education


SSPI THURMOND
STUFF THIS WEEK FROM THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION



Disaster CalFresh Outreach Materials
The California Department of Education (CDE) is assisting the California Department of Social Services, (CDSS) to share information about Disaster CalFresh food benefit services.
Extension of COVID-19 Meal Service Waivers
The USDA has extended twelve nationwide COVID-19 waivers. These waivers extend existing flexibilities through June 30, 2021.
SBE October 2020 Information Memoranda
Background information and updates on issues of interest to the State Board Members.

OCT 08

Advisory Commission on Special Education (ACSE) Meeting Agenda October 21, 2020
Advisory Commission on Special Education (ACSE) meeting agenda.

OCT 06

Providing Safe Physical Activity During COVID-19
CDE NSD is pleased to share two resources that child care providers can use to learn more about providing a safe environment for physical activity for young children during the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
2021 Census Bureau Data for Area Eligibility
U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service has announced that the 2021 Child and Adult Care Food Program, Seamless Summer Option, and Summer Food Service Program participant Area Eligibility data are now available.
SBE Screening Committee Public Meeting Notice for October 16, 2020
The purpose of this meeting is to interview candidates for the 2021-2022 Student Member position for the State Board of Education.

OCT 05

USDA Summer Meal Claiming Flexibility
In accordance with USDA Policy Memorandum SP 25-2020, CACFP 14-2020, SFSP 14-2020, SNP sponsors which have been approved to participate in the SSO or the SFSP may retroactively claim meals under SSO/SFSP rather than through SNP.
CNP Operational Guidance FAQs
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) for child nutrition programs (CNP) for the start of school year 2020–21.
September 22, 2020 Tuesday at 2 Webinar
The CDE NSD hosted the tenth Tuesday @ 2: School Nutrition Town Hall webinar on September 22, 2020 for school food service operators, chief business officials, and community partners.

OCT 02

Second Round of Ethnic Studies Virtual Series
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces and Creation of Online Resources for Teachers in Distance Learning

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