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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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

  1. mail:
    U.S. Department of Agriculture
    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
    1400 Independence Avenue, SW
    Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
  2. fax:
    (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
  3. email:
    Program.Intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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