Saturday, May 22, 2021

SSPI TONY THURMOND: STUFF THIS WEEK FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

 California Department of Education


SSPI TONY THURMOND
STUFF THIS WEEK FROM THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION






Preschool through Third Grade (P-3) Alignment
CDE seeks to elevate the role of high-quality, inclusive and multilingual preschool, strong early intervention services, and P-3 alignment in ensuring the future of California’s children.
CACFP ECR Calculation Training for Center Sponsors
On May 26, 2021, at 3 p.m., the CDE NSD is hosting a calculation training for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Emergency Operational Costs Reimbursement (ECR) Program for Center Sponsors.
CACFP ECR Calculation Training for DCH and SOUC
On May 24, 2021, at 2 p.m., the CDE NSD is hosting a calculation training for the CACFP Emergency Operational Cost Reimbursement (ECR) Program for Day Care Home (DCH) sponsors and Sponsors of Unaffiliated Centers (SOUC).
Child Nutrition Database - Release 24
The Child Nutrition Database, Release 24 (CN24) is now available. The CN24 is a required database for nutrient analysis software approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for use in school meals.
Turnip the Beet Award Returns Summer 2021!
The Turnip the Beet Award is a national USDA award which honors and recognizes outstanding Summer Meal Program sponsors and partners who work hard during the summer months to offer high quality, appealing, and nutritious meals to children.
TN Schools and CACFP Organizations and Resources
The California Department of Education (CDE) Nutrition Services Division is pleased to inform you about the U.S. Department of Agriculture Team Nutrition (TN) Schools and TN Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) organizations and resources.
SPI Visits San Diego County Schools
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond visits San Diego County schools open for in-person learning that utilize strong safety measures and social-emotional supports.
2021 Summer Waivers #74-81
On March 9, 2021, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) released several policy memos addressing Summer 2021 meal service operations.
Webinar: Tuesdays at 2 School Nutrition Town Hall
The CDE NSD is hosting virtual town hall events every two weeks to provide an opportunity for schools to discuss their plans and best practices for reopening their food service operations while mitigating COVID-19 risks.

 California Department of Education