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April 13-17, 2026

Las Vegas, Nevada

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Friday Sessions

We have even more training for you! All of these are included with your registration.
Come join us for a cup of coffee to start the day before attending these sessions focused on leadership and career advancement.

 

8:15 am - 8:45 am | Rising Leaders Coffee & Conversations

You’re ambitious and passionate about the CACFP. Join us for a cup of coffee while we talk about how you can get more involved in the association and become a leader in your program.

Moderated by:

Alix Pasillas, CMP, CCNP, Acelero Learning

Michelle Buchanan, CMP, CCNP, CASEWV

Beth Carlton, CMP, CCNP, Child Care Links

Denise Andrews, CMP, CCNP, For the Children

 

9:00 am -10:00 am | More About the CACFP: Ask Us Anything!

Don’t go home with unanswered questions. Want to know if something is creditable or meets the meal patterns? Have additional questions regarding audits? Need to clarify program administration or budgeting guidance? Get the answers you need from our experienced panel and make sure you go home with knowledge to impact your program.

Presented by: 

Rhonda Kobylecky, CMP, CCNP, Acelero Learning

Kate Abernathy, MS, RDN, LD, CMP, CCNP, Providers Choice

Alix Pasillas, CMP, CCNP, Acelero Learning

Maves Ranola, RDN, LDN, CMP, CCNP, Lutheran Services Florida

 

10:15 am - 11:15 am | CACFP Professionals Certification Q&A

Are you ready to earn your CACFP Management Professional or the CACFP Child Nutrition Professional designation but need more information? Bring your questions about certification requirements, acceptable documentation and the application process.

Moderated by:

Rhonda Kobylecky, CMP, CCNP, Acelero Learning

Deborah Gillison-Wilson, CMP, CCNP, Georgia Nutritional Services

 

11:30 am - 12:30 pm | CACFP Meal Pattern Exceptions

The meal patterns are generally straightforward, however, there are some exceptions to the rules. Learn what to look for, how to menu plan with these in mind and how they can benefit your meal service.

Presented by: Alexia Thex, MED, National CACFP Association