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USDA's Team Nutrition provides numerous webinar series to further support CACFP providers, sponsoring organizations and State agencies and provide quality training. Practice what you've learned, answer scenario-based questions for a certificate of completion and Continuing Education Credit toward your CACFP Professional Certification.

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Join the USDA Team Nutrition for training webinars on hot topics related to the CACFP Meal Pattern requirements. All of these trainings count toward Specialty 1 or 2 for the CACFP Certification Program education requirements.

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Grain-Based Desserts in the CACFP (Postres a base de granos en el CACFP)

November 15, 2019

This webinar will focus on how Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) operators can identify grain-based desserts, and use this knowledge to plan menus that meet program requirements.

Este seminario web se enfoca en cómo los operadores del CACFP pueden usar la lista de ingredientes de los alimentos para identificar postres a base de granos, y usar este conocimiento para planificar menús que cumplan con los requisitos del programa.

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In-Grained: Easy Tools to Determine Serving Amounts (Al grano: herramientas fáciles para determinar las cantidades de porciones)

November 14, 2019

This webinar focuses on tools that can be used to determine how much of a grain item is needed to meet CACFP meal pattern requirements.

Este seminario web se enfoca en las herramientas que se pueden usar para determinar qué cantidad de granos se necesitan para cumplir con los requisitos del patrón de comidas del CACFP.

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Serving Vegetables in the CACFP (Servir vegetales en el CACFP)

July 18, 2019

This webinar will focus on creative and appealing ways to offer vegetables at meals and snacks in the CACFP.

Este seminario web se enfoca en maneras creativas y apetitosas de ofrecer vegetales en comidas y meriendas en el CACFP.

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Using the WIC List to Identify Creditable Foods in the CACFP (Cómo usar la lista de alimentos de WIC para identificar alimentos acreditables en el CACFP)

May 16, 2019

This webinar will focus on how CACFP operators can use the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) food list to find creditable cereals and whole grain-rich foods to serve as part of a reimbursable meal or snack.

Este seminario web se enfoca en cómo los operadores del Programa de Alimentos para el Cuidado de Niños y Adultos (CACFP) pueden usar la lista de alimentos del Programa Especial de Nutrición Suplementaria para Mujeres, Infantes y Niños (WIC, por sus siglas en inglés) para encontrar cereales acreditables y alimentos ricos en grano integral para servir como parte de una comida o una merienda reembolsable.

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Identifying Whole Grain-Rich in the CACFP, Part 2 (Parte 2: Identificar alimentos ricos en grano integral en el CACFP)

March 21, 2019

This webinar will focus on how CACFP operators can use a food’s ingredient list to identify whole grain-rich items for their menus, with a focus on how to treat flour blends.

Este seminario web se enfoca en cómo los operadores del CACFP pueden usar la lista de ingredientes de un alimento para identificar alimentos ricos en grano integral para sus menús, incluyendo cómo tratar las mezclas de harinas.

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Identifying Whole Grain-Rich in the CACFP Using the Ingredient List (Identificar alimentos ricos en grano integral para el CACFP usando la lista de ingredientes)

October 18, 2018

This webinar will focus on how CACFP operators can use a food’s ingredient list to identify whole grain-rich items for their menus.

Este seminario web se enfoca en cómo los operadores del CACFP pueden usar la lista de ingredientes de un alimento para identificar alimentos ricos en grano integral para sus menús.

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Feeding Infants: Starting with Solids (Alimentación para bebés: comenzando con comidas sólidas)

September 20, 2018

This webinar focuses on how the CACFP infant meal pattern supports infant growth and development for babies ages 6 through 11 months. The webinar includes information on developmental readiness and feeding infants solid foods in the CACFP.

Este seminario web se enfoca en cómo el patrón de comidas para bebés del CACFP apoya el crecimiento y desarrollo de bebés de 6 a 11 meses. El seminario incluye información sobre cómo saber si un bebé está listo en su desarrollo para comer sólidos y acerca de alimentos sólidos en el CACFP.

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How to Support Breastfeeding in the CACFP (Como puede apoyar la lactancia en el CACFP)

August 16, 2018

This webinar focuses on how child care centers and family child care homes that participate in the CACFP can support breastfeeding.

Este seminario web se enfoca en cómo los centros de cuidado infantil y los hogares de cuidado infantil que participan en el Programa de Alimentos para el Cuidado de Niños y Adultos (CACFP) pueden apoyar la lactancia materna.

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Feeding Infants: 0-5 Months (Alimentación para bebés de 0-5 meses)

July 19, 2018

This webinar focuses on how the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) infant meal pattern supports infant growth and development for babies ages birth through 5 months.

Este seminario web se enfoca en cómo el patrón de comidas para bebés del CACFP apoya el crecimiento y el desarrollo de bebés recién nacidos hasta los 5 meses de edad.

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Adding Whole Grains to Your Menu (Añada granos integrales a su menu)

June 21, 2018

This webinar focuses on how to offer whole grains at CACFP sites.

Este seminario web se enfoca en cómo ofrecer granos integrales en los sitios del CACFP.

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Be in the Know!

Team Nutrition's webinar series on implementation of the changes in child nutrition programs.

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Additional Meat/Meat Alternates Options for CNPs: Crediting Tempeh and Surimi

June 13, 2019

The webinar provides an overview of the crediting updates resulting from the Request for Information and provides crediting technical assistance with hands-on practice specifically for tempeh and surimi.

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CN Labeling Program: Update for Industry

September 11, 2019

The webinar will provide an overview of the CN Labeling Program with crediting updates resulting from the Final Rule: Child Nutrition Program Flexibilities for Milk, Whole Grains, and Sodium Requirements and the Request for Information, in addition to crediting technical assistance specifically for the CN Labeling program.

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Crediting Coconut and Vegetable Noodles in CNPs

May 22, 2019

This webinar provides an overview of the crediting updates resulting from the Request for Information and provides crediting technical assistance with hands-on practice specifically for vegetable noodles and coconut.

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Crediting Popcorn, Hominy, Corn Masa and Masa Harina in CNPs

October 11, 2019

The webinar provides an overview of the crediting updates resulting from the Request for Information for these foods and provide crediting technical assistance with hands-on practice specifically for Popcorn, Hominy, Corn Masa, and Masa Harina.

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Moving Forward: Update on Food Crediting in CNPs with Guidance for Dried Meat Products

May 13, 2019

The webinar provides an overview of the crediting updates resulting from the Request for Information and provides crediting technical assistance with hands-on practice specifically for dried meat products.

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Food Buying Guide

Team Nutrition's webinar series on how to use the Food Buying Guide in child nutrition programs.

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Exhibit A Grains Tool to the Rescue!

September 25, 2019

Learn about the Exhibit A Grains Tool, a feature included with the Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs Interactive Web-Based Tool. The Exhibit A Grains Tool allows you to search for your grain product (as listed on Exhibit A) and enter in the serving size from the product label. The tool then helps you determine: 1) ounce equivalent (oz eq) grains or grains/bread serving(s) for the grain product, and 2) amount to serve to provide your desired grains contribution. In this webinar, Team Nutrition also provided in-depth practice for using the grains tool as well as highlighting the available training video. Participants can also experience the Exhibit A Grains Tool on the Mobile App. Program operators can calculate the grain contributions on-the-go.

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How to Maximize Exhibit A Grains Tool

July 20, 2020

Team Nutrition demonstrates the latest enhancements to the Exhibit A Grains Tool. The Exhibit A Grains Tool allows you to search for your grain product as listed on Exhibit A and enter in the serving size from the product label. The tool helps you determine: 1) ounce equivalent (oz eq) grains or grains/bread serving(s) for the grain product, 2) amount to serve to provide your desired grains contribution, and (3) with the new update, the amount to serve for a grain product in order to meet the minimum grains requirement by age/grade groups for specific child nutrition programs. This webinar provides a demonstration and in-depth practice for using the grains tool on the Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs (FBG) Interactive Web-Based Tool. Participants will also experience the Exhibit A Grains Tool on the Mobile App, which allows program operators to determine the grains contribution and the amount to serve on-the-go.

This webinar is also available with Spanish subtitles.

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Navigating the Food Buying Guide Calculator

May 16, 2019

Learn about FBG Calculator, the new feature included with the Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs Interactive Web-Based Tool. The FBG Calculator is designed to create a shopping list to assist child nutrition program operators when ordering food for their programs. In this webinar, Team Nutrition also provided in-depth practice for using the calculator as well as highlighting the newly released training video. Participants can also experience the FBG Calculator on the FBG Mobile App. Program operators will be able to create and use their shopping list on-the-go.

This webinar is also available with Spanish subtitles.

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Trainers' Circle

These quarterly webinars will focus on tactics and techniques that trainers can use to empower program operators with the knowledge and skills needed to provide high-quality meals and snacks in the CACFP.

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A Look Inside the New CACFP Trainer’s Tools: Feeding Infants Kit

December 12, 2019

This webinar provides an interactive overview of Team Nutrition’s new resource, the CACFP Trainer’s Tools: Feeding Infants Kit. This kit includes a trainer’s guide, presentation slides and trainer notes, videos, and digital interactive games. Hear how these components help trainers deliver information on hot topics like developmental readiness, hunger and fullness signs, handling and storing breastmilk and infant formula, and much more!

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Coaching & Mentoring Using a Peer-to-Peer Model

September 26, 2018

This training will highlight effective training strategies used by the Kansas State Department of Education and resources from the Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN).

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Creative Online Learning Strategies to Engage Providers

March 13, 2019

State agency staff from Iowa, Massachusetts, and Nebraska will share experiences in developing and implementing online learning modules.

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Delivering Interactive In-Person Training

June 26, 2019

This webinar will spotlight interactive approaches used by the Maryland State Department of Education and the Texas Department of Agriculture to actively engage participants during in-person CACFP trainings.

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Family Style Meal Service with Children in the CACFP

March 20, 2024

This webinar shows tips for preparing and supporting children, training staff, and meeting CACFP meal pattern requirements to successfully serve meals “family style.” The Nebraska Department of Education also shares how they developed and utilized tools to train child care providers on family style meal service.

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Training Program Operators to Use Grains Ounce Equivalents

February 10, 2021

This webinar will help state agencies, CACFP sponsoring organizations, and independent centers provide training on using ounce equivalents instead of “servings” to determine amounts of grains. CACFP operators are required to use ounce equivalents for grains by Oct. 1, 2021 (“Delayed Implementation of Grains Ounce Equivalents in the Child and Adult Care Food Program Final Rule”). Webinar participants will learn about existing training tools and strategies available on grains ounce equivalents. Additionally, Oregon’s Department of Education will share how they used virtual training techniques to provide training for CACFP operators.

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