Join us for the (Mini) Child Nutrition Summer Conference 2026, a two-day training event featuring some of the most popular sessions from this year's conference. Designed for school nutrition professionals, these courses provide practical guidance, valuable resources, and professional development to help you successfully operate your Child Nutrition Program.

Day 1

• Ready, Set, Review! The AR in the Kitchen (1 hour) – Learn how kitchen staff can prepare for an Administrative Review by understanding key compliance areas, documentation requirements, and daily operational practices.
• Food Allergies (3 hours) – Gain a better understanding of food allergies, preventing cross-contact, accommodating students with special dietary needs, and creating a safe dining environment.
• Cashier Training (2 hours) – Review point-of-service procedures, meal counting and claiming requirements, identifying reimbursable meals, customer service, and best practices for maintaining program integrity.

Day 2

• Meal Patterns for School Nutrition Programs (6 hours) – Take an in-depth look at the USDA meal pattern requirements for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Participants will review meal components, age/grade group requirements, Offer Versus Serve, crediting, menu planning, and c