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THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT / THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK / ALBANY, NY 12234

Office of P-20 Education Policy
Child Nutrition Program Administration
89 Washington Avenue, Room 375 EBA, Albany, NY 12234
Phone: (518) 473-8781 Fax: (518) 473-0018
To: 
School Food Authorities (SFAs)
From: 
Child Nutrition Program Administration
Date: 
Monday, July 21, 2025
Subject: 
Regional In-Person Training for New Food Service Directors

The New York State Education Department (SED) is committed to supporting Child Nutrition Program operators through ongoing training and technical assistance.

SED, Office of Child Nutrition Program Administration, will host in-person New Food Service Director Trainings in August 2025. This training is specifically designed for individuals who have served as New Food Service Directors in the School Meal Programs for five years or less. Participants will receive comprehensive training on all aspects of the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program to support their success as first time Food Service Directors.

Professional Standards Credit: Attendees will earn 7 credit hours toward Professional Standards training requirements.

Please note there will be no food or beverages provided at this training.

Sessions will be held at various locations statewide. These sessions will be conducted at a facility, which will, to the greatest extent possible, meet the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities. If special accommodations are needed, please send a request by emailing the Training Team at: CNtraining@nysed.gov or call 518-473-8781.

Training Registration

To Register for In-Person Training

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If you need assistance registering for training, please contact the training team at CNtraining@nysed.gov(link sends e-mail) or call 518-518-473-8781

Please click here for the schedule of in-person training locations and dates

 

 

 

 

 

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

  1. Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
  2. Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
  3. Email: program.intake@usda.gov.

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