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School Nutrition Association NEW CERTIFICATION & CREDENTIALING PROGRAMS Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

About SNA’s MISSION: To advance good nutrition for all children. • SNA strives to see that all children have access to healthful school meals and nutrition education. The primary activities of the association are: § Providing education and training. § Setting standards through certification and credentialing. § Gathering and transmitting regulatory, legislative, industry, nutritional and other types of information related to school nutrition. § Representing the nutritional interests of all children. • SNA has 52 state affiliates, hundreds of local chapters and over 55, 000 members. Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

SNA’S NEW CERTIFICATION PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATES Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Reasons to Become Certified • Increase your knowledge & skills of food safety and nutrition to create a healthy school environment. • Enhance your professional image with parents, children & school administrators. • Stay current on issues concerning school nutrition initiatives. • Demonstrate commitment to your profession. • Provide a career ladder you can use to advance in the field from assistant, to cook, to manager, to director. Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Certification Levels • Level 1 Certification • Level 2 Certification • Level 3 Certification • Trainer Certification Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Requirements for Level 1 To become certified at Level 1, you must meet the following requirements: Academic Experience LEVEL 1 *None * High School Diploma/GED will be required in 2011 for new applicants at all levels. Core Requirements 10 Hour Nutrition Education Course (i. e. Healthy EDGE or SNA-approved equivalent course) Healthy EDGE must be taught by an SNA Certified Trainer 10 Hour Sanitation & Safety Course (i. e. Serv. Safe or SNA-approved equivalent course) NOTE: Core Requirement courses cannot date back further than five Total Core Hours 20 Hours years of the date you apply for initial certification. Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Healthy EDGE Approved Alternatives (Healthy Edge must be taught by an SNA Certified Trainer) STATE Alabama Arkansas Delaware Florida Georgia Iowa Kentucky Maine Maryland Michigan Minnesota Montana North Carolina North Dakota South Dakota Texas Virginia Washington NUTRITION COURSE FL's Nutrition : Planning for Healthy Meals It’s Time for Nutrition Healthy EDGE Nutrition – Planning for Healthy Meals and Dietary Guidelines 2005 Orientation for Nutrition Employees (ONE) School Foodservice Nutrition 101 Healthy Meals: The Kentucky Obligation Healthy EDGE Nutrition I Fundamentals I & II or Healthy EDGE 2000 Smart Options Practical Nutrition Healthy EDGE Nutrition 101 Virginia Nutrition Course Basic Nutrition Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Serv. Safe Approved Alternatives STATE Alabama Alaska Arkansas California Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Kentucky Maine Maryland Michigan Minnesota Montana Nevada North Carolina North Dakota South Dakota Texas Virginia Washington SAFETY/SANITATION COURSE FL's Sanitation and Safety Serv. Safety and Sanitation Food Safety for Child Nutrition Professionals National Restaurant Association's Serv. Safe Curriculum Florida’s Sanitation and Safety Orientation for Nutrition Employees (ONE) Serving It Safe Ken-Safe Serve Safe and More Serving It Safe or Serv. Safe Sanitation & Safety Serv. Safe or Serving It Safe Montana Serving It Safe and NRA's Serv. Safe Food Handling Serve It Safe or Serv. Safe Foodservice Sanitation and Safety Serv. Safe Food Service Sanitation Safety and Sanitation Course Washington’s Serve Safe Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Requirements for Level 2 To become certified at Level 2, you must meet the following requirements: LEVEL 2 Academic Experience High School Diploma/GED Core Requirements 10 Hour Nutrition Education Course (i. e. Healthy EDGE or SNA-approved equivalent course) Healthy EDGE must be taught by an SNA Certified Trainer 10 Hour Sanitation & Safety Course (i. e. Serv. Safe or SNA-approved equivalent course) Key Area 20 Hours in Key Area 1 – Operations Requirements 15 Hours in Key Area 2 – Nutrition 20 Hours in Key Area 3 – Administration 15 Hours in Key Area 4 – Communications/Marketing Total Hours 90 completed Hours by attending NOTE: Core Requirement courses and Key Area hours programs/workshops cannot date back further than five years of the date you apply for initial certification. College Courses can be used for initial certification regardless of how many years ago they were taken. Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Key Area Requirements Key Area Requirement courses: • Must be at least 2 hours of active instructional time (does not include breaks, registration, warm ups). • Completed by attending programs/workshops cannot date back further than five years of the date you apply for initial certification. • Can be earned by completing college courses or participating programs/workshops that offer Key Area hours. Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Conversion Table for College Credits 1 College Credit = 15 Key Area Hours 2 College Credit = 30 Key Area Hours 3 College Credit = 45 Key Area Hours Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Key Area Course Suggestions KEY AREA Key Area 1 – OPERATIONS COURSE SUGGESTION HACCP Purchasing/Inventory Menu Planning Food Preparation/ Culinary/Garnishing Commodities Facility Design/Management *State-Approved Alternatives Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Key Area Course Suggestions KEY AREA Key Area 2 – NUTRITION COURSE SUGGESTION Basic Nutrition 2005 Dietary Guidelines *State-Approved Alternatives Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Key Area Course Suggestions KEY AREA COURSE SUGGESTION Personnel Management Human Relations Key Area 3 – Business Management ADMINISTRATION Organizational Management Personal Wellness Interpersonal Skills Financial Management Cashiering Record Keeping Accounting *State-Approved www. schoolnutrition. org Alternatives Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved.

Key Area Course Suggestions KEY AREA COURSE SUGGESTION Marketing Key Area 4 – Promotion COMMUNICATIONS Customer Service / MARKETING Communication Merchandising *State-Approved Alternatives Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Requirements for Level 3 There are two ways of earning Level 3 Certification. Requirements can be met by: 1. Use Table A when completing College Credits. LEVEL 3 – TABLE A Academic Experience College Credit Hours *College Course Key Area 1 - Operations Requirement 3 College Credits such as Food Safety/ HACCP/Sanitation/Food Science Key Area 2 - Nutrition 3 College Credits such as Nutrition/Feeding Children with Special Needs/Community Nutrition Key Area 3 – Administration & Key Area 4 – Communications/Marketing 3 College Credits such as Foodservice Management/Leadership/Marketing/Accounti ng Total College Credits 9 College Credits www. schoolnutrition. org Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved.

Requirements for Level 3 2. Use Table B when taking Key Area courses or when 3. combining college credits and Key Area courses. 4. For example: 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. You can meet the requirements Key Area 1 and 2 by attending programs/workshops that offer Key Area Hours and meet the requirements for Key Area 3 & 4 by completing a 3 college credit Accounting course. Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Requirements for Level 3 Academic Experience Core Requirements LEVEL 3 – TABLE A High School Diploma/GED and/or Some College Credit 10 Hour Nutrition Education Course (i. e. Healthy EDGE or SNA-approved equivalent course) Healthy EDGE must be taught by an SNA Certified Trainer 10 Hour Sanitation & Safety Course (i. e. Serv. Safe or SNA-approved equivalent course) Key Area 35 Hours in Key Area 1 – Operations Requirements 35 Hours in Key Area 2 – Nutrition 45 Hours in Key Area 3 – Administration & Key Area 4 – Communications/Marketing 15 Hours of General Electives www. schoolnutrition. org Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved.

Requirements for Level 3 CONVERSION TABLE FOR COLLEGE CREDITS If using Table B to meet the requirements for Level 3, please use the Conversion Table for College Credits to determine how many Key Area hours each credit is worth. 1 College Credit = 15 Key Area Hours 2 College Credit = 30 Key Area Hours 3 College Credit = 45 Key Area Hours Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Certification Application Fees Certification Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Member Fee $ 10 $ 12 $ 25 Non-Member Fee $ 38 $ 40 $ 120 This is an nonrefundable application fee. You will be notified if you are missing information. You will have 30 calendar days to respond. If your documents are not received within 30 calendar days, you will have to re-submit a new application, documentation, and fee. Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Grandfathering • Effective September 1, 2008, SNA’s Certification Program will become an annual program. • New applicants will follow the new requirements described in the Certification Guide. • Certified individuals will earn CEUs annually and pay an annual renewal fee. Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Grandfathering • If your certification is scheduled to expire on or before September 1, 2011, SNA will honor the existing expiration date, you will follow the former certification renewal guidelines and pay the annual fee. • Individuals who have current SNA certification will be enrolled in the new program at the time of their certification expiration date. Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

CERTIFICATION RENEWAL • You have to maintain your certification by renewing annually and paying an annual renewal fee. • Three months prior to your certification expiration date, SNA will mail you a letter and renewal application. • You are only required to submit CEU documentation if you receive an audit notice from SNA. Certification Level Member Non-Member Annual Renewal Fee CEUs Level 1 $5 $ 33 6 CEUs Level 2 Level 3 $6 $8 $ 34 $ 103 12 CEUs 18 CEUs Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

General CEU Guidelines • Individuals are responsible for maintaining documentation of all CEUs earned. • Core Requirements and Key Area Hours can be used for CEUs – CEUs cannot be used for Core Requirements and Key Area Hours. • CEUs are for Certification Renewal only. • CEUs must be completed and earned within the certification renewal period. Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

General CEU Guidelines • Individuals who earn CEUs by attending programs offered by third party associations do not need to receive approval for those CEUs. • CEUs should reflect job-related growth experiences. • CEUs for SNA-sponsored events will be maintained in the SNA database. Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Ways To Earn CEUs CEU SUGGESTIONS Participate in SNA state affiliateapproved educational programs Attend workshops and seminars CEUs 1 CEU for each hour of instructional time Attend state and national conferences 1 CEU for each hour of instructional time Complete home study/correspondence Education provider determines CEU courses amount Complete online courses on SNA’s Education provider determines CEU website http: //www. schoolnutrition. org amount Complete Professional Development 1 CEU - Passing grade of 80%. Articles (PDAs) in School Nutrition Limited to 3 passing per year. Articles magazine or state PDA’s must be published within current renewal period. Participate in study group meetings to 1 CEU - Limited to 2 per year © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. review and discuss. Copyright at least two www. schoolnutrition. org foodservice/management-related

Ways To Earn CEUs CEU SUGGESTIONS Participate in Webinars/Satellite Teleconferences Teach a course – first time only CEUs Education provider determines CEU amount 2 CEUs per hour taught - First time for each course 2 CEUs Publish an article in a national journal/magazine Earn a high school diploma or GED 5 CEUs during your renewal period (before July 1, 2011) Attend Exhibits/Food Shows 1 CEU per year Teach Classroom Nutrition Lesson 1 CEU Participate in Back to School Workshops 1 CEU for each hour of instructional time Participate in Point of Sale Training 1 CEU for each hour of instructional time Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Attend Blood Borne Pathogenswww. schoolnutrition. org 1 CEU for each hour of instructional

Ways To Earn CEUs CEU SUGGESTIONS CEUs Participate in Offer vs. Serve Training 1 CEU for each hour of instructional time Hold State Leadership Position 1 CEU per year of service Hold Chapter Leadership Position 1 CEU per year of service Hold National Leadership Position 1 CEU per year of service Planning or participating in Special 1 CEU per event Event Planning & Implementation Workshops Participate in School Community 1 CEU per event Open House Participate in Technology Skill 1 CEU for each hour of Development Workshops instructional time Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

CEU Documentation For Audits SNA will notify individuals who are selected for an audit of the CEUs they need to submit. Below is a list of the types of CEU documentation accepted by SNA: • • Certificates of Completion Copies of Rosters College/University Transcripts Program Agendas Program Books/Brochures Registration Confirmation Letters Badges Payment Receipts Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Changing Certification Levels • You may move from one Level to another by attaining the additional academic and Key Area requirements for the new level. • You must submit an application form, certificates of completion for the Key Area hours and/or college transcripts and payment for the level you are applying for. • You also may downgrade from one level to the next by submitting the certification renewal application and appropriate fee. Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Changing Certification Levels • If you change certification levels, you will be given a new certification expiration date. You will be expected to meet the CEU requirements and fees for the new level at that expiration date. • You are able to use college courses and participate in programs approved for Key Area hours to move from one Level to the next. Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Moving From Level 1 to Level 2 MOVING FROM LEVEL 1 TO LEVEL 2 Academic High School Diploma/GED Experience Additional 20 Hours in Key Area 1 – Key Area Operations Requirement 15 Hours in Key Area 2 – Nutrition 20 Hours in Key Area 3 – Administration 15 Hours in Key Area 4 – Communications/Marketing Total Additional 70 Hours NOTE: If using Hours college courses to move from one Level to the next, please use the Conversion Table for College Credits to determine how many Key Area hours each college credit is worth. Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Moving From Level 1 to Level 3 There are two ways to move from Level 1 to Level 3: MOVING FROM LEVEL 1 TO LEVEL 3 Academic High School Diploma/GED Experience Additional 35 Hours in Key Area 1 – Key Area Operations Requirement 35 Hours in Key Area 2 – Nutrition 45 Hours in Key Area 3 – Administration & Key Area 4 – Communications/ Marketing 15 Hours of General Electives (Can complete courses in any of the four Key Areas) Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Total Hours Additional 130 Hours www. schoolnutrition. org

Moving From Level 1 to Level 3 MOVING FROM LEVEL 1 TO LEVEL 3 Academic Experience Some College Credit Additional Key Area 1 - Operations Key Area 3 College Credits such as Food Requirement Safety/HACCP/Sanitation/Food Science Key Area 2 - Nutrition 3 College Credits such Nutrition/Feeding Children with Special Needs/Community Nutrition Key Area 3 – Administration & Key Area 4 – Communications/Marketing 3 College Credits such as Foodservice Management/Leadership/Marketing/Acco Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org unting

Moving From Level 2 to Level 3 There are two ways to move from Level 2 to Level 3: MOVING FROM LEVEL 2 TO LEVEL 3 Academic High School Diploma/GED Experience Additional 15 Hours in Key Area 1 – Operations Key Area 20 Hours in Key Area 2 – Nutrition Requirement 10 Hours in Key Area 3 – Administration & Key Area 4 – Communications/ Marketing 15 Hours of General Electives (Can complete courses in any of the four Key Areas) Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. Total Hours Additional 60 Hours www. schoolnutrition. org

Moving From Level 2 to Level 3 MOVING FROM LEVEL 2 TO LEVEL 3 Academic Experience Some College Credit Additional Key Area 1 - Operations Key Area 3 College Credits such as Food Requirement Safety/HACCP/Sanitation/Food Science Key Area 2 - Nutrition 3 College Credits such as Nutrition/Feeding Children with Special Needs/Community Nutrition Key Area 3 – Administration & Key Area 4 – Communications/Marketing 3 College Credits such as Foodservice Management/Leadership/Marketing/Acc Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org ounting

Facts on Certification • Certificants must be current SNA members to renew certification annually at the member rate. • Certification levels: § Certification level may be changed at the time you are eligible for the higher level § When upgrading, you only have to meet the difference in the requirements between current certification level and applying level • Members can view and print their Certificates by visiting www. schoolnutrition. org under My SNA. • Additional Certification information is located on www. schoolnutrition. org. Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Trainer Certification assures that: • Instructors are experienced and trained to provide quality training. • Courses developed by SNA are standardized across the country. • Instruction meets the standards of the profession and assures the objectives of the classes have been met. • SNA is able to maintain a database of qualified trainers, providing assistance to others in search of trainers. • Future courses developed by SNA will be designed to be taught by SNA Certified Trainers. Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Requirements for Trainer Certification To become a Certified Trainer, you must meet the following requirements: TRAINER CERTIFICATION Professional Experience. Have two or more years of experience teaching adults within the past five years Submit two letters of recommendation from your current employer, former employer, or customers indicating your experience as a trainer Credentials/Level 3 Certification, SNS, RD, Bachelors, Academic Experience. Masters or Ph. D in a related field Course Requirements 10 Hour Nutrition Education Course (i. e. Healthy EDGE or SNA-approved equivalent course) Healthy EDGE must be taught by an SNA Certified Trainer 10 Hour Trainer Certification Workshop or Adult Education Training College Course Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition 1 Association. All Rights Reserved. (Minimum College Credit) www. schoolnutrition. org Total Course Hours 20 Hours

Trainer Certification Renewal Once you become a Certified Trainer, you have to maintain this certification by renewing every 3 years and paying the renewal fee. Three months prior to your Trainer Certification expiration date, SNA will mail you a letter and renewal application. Member Non. Documentation Renewal Member Fee Renewal Fee $ 50 $ 145 Must have taught at least 1 class within 3 years to be eligible to renew. Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Grandfathering Effective August 1, 2008, all current Healthy EDGE Trainers will be grandfathered into the new Trainer Certification Program and will have a Trainer Certification expiration date of July 31, 2011. • SNA Members who apply between August 1, 2008 and February 1, 2009 will have the application fee waived. Non-Members must pay the application fee. • SNA Members who apply after February 1, 2009 will have to pay the application fee. Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

SNA CERTIFICATION PROGRAM GUIDELINES FOR STATES Handbook Available at ANC Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Program Types • Core Requirement Courses • Required for initial certification for all three Levels • Can also be used for certification renewal • Key Area Requirement Courses • Requirement for Level 2 & Level 3 initial certification • Can also be used for certification renewal • Continuing Education Units (CEUs) • Only to be used for Certification Renewal • Not for “initial” certification Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Core Requirements • ALL Core Courses must be approved by SNA. • Core Courses are required at all levels of SNA’s Certification Program: 10 hour approved Nutrition Education Course (i. e. Healthy EDGE or SNA-approved equivalent course) Healthy EDGE must be taught by an SNA Certified Trainer. 10 hour approved Sanitation & Safety Course (i. e. Serv. Safe or SNA-approved equivalent course) • States and third party associations must submit to SNA the Core Course Approval Form. Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Core Requirements • Core Courses must be at least 10 hours of active instructional time (does not include breaks, registration, warm ups. ) • Core Courses can be broken up into modules. • Approval will be good for 5 years from the date of approval. Courses may be resubmitted for current approval. • SNA is responsible for tracking approved core courses. Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Core Requirements • SNA will notify course sponsors when their course is up for re-validation (every 5 years). • Course sponsors must provide a certificate of completion to course participants. • Core Courses may be used as CEUs for Certification Renewal, but CEUs may not be used for Core Requirements in “initial” certification. • For initial certification, Core Courses cannot date back further than 5 years of the application date. Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Key Area Requirement Courses • States are able to approve in-state Key Area Courses. • Third party associations offering Key Area Courses within a state must receive approval from SNA State Affiliate. • Third party associations offering Key Area Courses in more than one state must receive approval from SNA Headquarters. • Authorized Providers are able to approve Key Area Courses. Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Key Area Requirement Courses • Key Area courses/programs must be at least 2 hours of active instructional time (does not include breaks, registration, warm ups. ) • Providers must supply a certificate of completion to course participants. • Key Area Courses may be used as CEUs. • For initial certification, Key Area Courses cannot date back further than 5 years of the application date. Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Authorized Providers For Key Area Courses • School Nutrition Association (SNA) • School Nutrition Foundation (SNF) • SNA State Affiliates • US Department of Agriculture (USDA) • National Food Service Management Institute (NFSMI) • American Dietetics Association (ADA) • Dietary Managers Association (DMA) • College Credits will be approved by course description and credit hours Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Continuing Education Units - CEUs • Non-approval process for state sponsored activities. • Third party associations offering CEUs within a state must receive approval from SNA State Affiliate. • Third party associations offering CEUs in more than one state must receive approval from SNA Headquarters. • CEUs should reflect job-related growth experiences. Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Continuing Education Units - CEUs • CEUs must be at least 1 hour of active instructional time (does not include breaks, registration, warm ups. ) • CEUs may be presented in modules totaling one hour. • For certification renewal, CEUs must be earned within the individuals renewal period. • States are not required to maintain individual CEU records. Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Other Information in the Certification Guide • Table of Contents • Color Coded • Everything you need to know for the each Level and Trainer Certification • Applications and Check Lists • Renewal Information • Fees Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

SNA’S CREDENTIALING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Credentialing Background • Credentialing refers to a formalized process which includes a standardized examination designed to assess the competency of personnel against established standards. • Personnel who meet all prerequisites and pass the examination are awarded the designation - School Nutrition Specialist (SNS). Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Eligibility Requirements • Associate’s Degree or equivalent education (60 college credits). • One year of work experience in school foodservice and nutrition within the past five years. • Thirty (30) college credits in any of the Key Areas or substitute each additional year of work experience in school foodservice as 10 college credits (i. e. 3 years of additional work experience = 30 college credits) Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Credentialing Application • The Credentialing Exam Handbook contains the exam application and requirements. • The handbook is available by contacting SNA’s Service Center or online at www. schoolnutrition. org You must: § Submit supporting documentation (copies of your transcript or diploma) § Submit the application, appropriate fee and SNA will verify that you meet the eligibility requirements. Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Preparing for the Exam • Use the Credentialing Handbook as your main resource to prepare for the exam. It contains the Content Outline for the exam and provides a comprehensive list of resource materials. • The SNS Study Guide is one of several resource tools that addresses broad topics essential to school nutrition programs; however, it is not intended to be the sole source for preparing for the SNS exam. It may be purchased for $40 through the SNA Emporium toll Free at 800 -728 -0728. Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Credentialing Exam • Those who take the exam will receive results six to eight weeks after taking the exam. • Individuals who pass will receive an SNS Certificate and are able to order the SNS Pin. § To renew, you must complete 45 CEUs within the three year credentialing period. • Those who fail will receive a letter and Diagnostic Report showing the areas of weakness in the exam. Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Credentialing Exam Dates • For a complete listing of upcoming exam dates, locations and registration deadlines, visit www. schoolnutrition. org and click on “Credentialing” • Over 1000 Child Nutrition Professionals have earned the SNS credential! Copyright © 2008 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

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