Resources

Suggested Professional Standards Training Resources

GaDOE SNP Training Website: The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) School Nutrition Division website provides a variety of learning opportunities and training resources, including live and recorded webinars, on-demand recorded trainings, online courses in the Canvas Learning Management System.
Institute of Child Nutrition: The Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN) offers free training both online and in person. ICN has recently updated its iLearn training portal with online training courses coded for Professional Standards.
School Nutrition Association: The School Nutrition Association (SNA) offers educational and professional trainings that meet Professional Standards and are also approved for SNA certification and credentialing.
USDA Guide to Professional Standards for School Nutrition Programs
This is an easy-to-use booklet designed to help State agencies, school food authorities, and school nutrition professionals understand and apply the Final Rule on Professional Standards for School Nutrition Programs Personnel.
Professional Standards Training Tracker Tool (PSTTT)
Team Nutrition has added a new capability for School Director users. School Directors now can request additional access to manage and log employee training for multiple districts, including districts in different states. PSTTT users who would like to utilize this new feature may do so by using the Contact Us feature available under the Help tab in the tool.
USDA Professional Standards Web Site
This website provides additional links to the Professional Standards regulations and technical assistance resources.
USDA Memo SP-05-2020: Questions & Answers Regarding Professional Standards for State and Local School Nutrition Personnel

For additional questions regarding Professional Standards, please contact your Area Consultant.