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Saturday, October 31, 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




Verification Status Under the NSLP
To date, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has not issued guidance regarding the verification process for School Year (SY) 2020–21.
October 6, 2020 Tuesday at 2 Webinar
The California Department of Education (CDE) Nutrition Services Division (NSD) hosted the eleventh Tuesday @ 2 School Nutrition Town Hall webinar on October 6, 2020
COVID-19: FFVP Operations Questions and Answers
On October 23, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released Policy Memorandum SP 03-2021 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) Operations for School Year (SY) 2020–21 during Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Nutrition Physical Activity Tip Sheets
The California Department of Education (CDE) Nutrition Services Division has posted several nutrition and physical activity tip sheets in English and Spanish for child nutrition professionals and parents of preschool-age children.
Grants for California Community Schools Partnerships
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond announces $45 million in grant funding to support at-risk students and their families at community schools.

OCT 29

$420K in Grants Donated to Digital DIvide Fund
Superintendent Tony Thurmond announces $420,000 in grants to the Bridging the Digital Divide Fund to benefit students in southern California.

OCT 28

2021 CA Teachers of the Year Announced
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces 2021 California Teachers of the Year

OCT 23

SBE Agenda for November 2020
Agenda for the California State Board of Education (SBE) meeting on November 5-6, 2020.

 California Department of Education