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Saturday, November 7, 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



September 2020 Instructional Quality Commission (IQC) Draft Minutes
Instructional Quality Commission Draft Meeting Minutes, September 16, 2020.
November 2020 Instructional Quality Commission (IQC) Agenda
Instructional Quality Commission Meeting Agenda and Notice, November 18-19, 2020.
SNP FAQ: Verification, Direct Certification, P2
This page contains frequently asked questions (FAQ) to assist with School Nutrition Program (SNP) operators with Verification, Direct Certification, and Provision 2 (P2).
Recommendations to the Ethnic Studies Curriculum
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond announces forthcoming release of recommendations to the Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum.
CA State Board Approves Shorter Standardized Tests
California State Board of Education approves shorter standardized tests to give schools flexibility amidst COVID-19 uncertainties.
USDA Nationwide Waiver Questions and Answers #3
Questions and Answers relating to the Nationwide Waiver to allow Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option Operations during School Year 2020-2021.
Education to End Hate Grant Recipients
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond announces “Education to End Hate” grant recipients and dates for first three virtual classrooms.

OCT 30

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.

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