SNAs Certificate and SNS Credentialing Programs Copyright 2014

SNA’s Certificate and SNS Credentialing Programs Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

• As part of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA), USDA is developing professional standards for all school nutrition employees. • Get a valuable head start on meeting the professional standards! Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Why Have A Certificate In School Nutrition? • Improve your skills & knowledge • Enhance your professional image • Move up in your career Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Certificate Programs Level 1 Certificate Level 2 Certificate Level 3 Certificate Trainer Certificate Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Level 1 Requirements Minimum 8 Hour SNA-Approved Nutrition Education Core Course or 1 College Credit Core Course in Nutrition Minimum 8 Hour SNA-Approved Food Requirements Safety and Sanitation Core Course or 1 College Credit Course in Food Safety and Sanitation/ HACCP/ Microbiology Total Core 16 Hours NOTE: High School Diploma/GED no longer required for Level 1 Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Level 2 Requirements Academic Experience Core Requirements Key Area Requirements (Can be earned by using college credits) Total Hours High School Diploma/GED Minimum 8 Hour SNA-Approved Nutrition Education Core Course or 1 College Credit Course in Nutrition Minimum 8 Hour SNA-Approved Food Safety and Sanitation Core Course or 1 College Credit Course in Food Safety and Sanitation/ HACCP/ Microbiology 20 Hours in Key Area 1 – Operations 15 Hours in Key Area 2 – Nutrition 20 Hours in Key Area 3 – Administration 15 Hours in Key Area 4 –Marketing/ Communications 86 Hours Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Level 3 Requirements Academic Experience College Course Requirement High School Diploma/GED and College Credits Key Area 1 - Operations 3 College Credits such as Food Safety/HACCP/ Sanitation/Food Science/Microbiology Key Area 2 - Nutrition 3 College Credits such as Nutrition/Feeding Children with Special Needs/Community Nutrition Key Area 3 – Administration AND Key Area 4 – Communications/Marketing 3 College Credits such as Foodservice Management/Leadership/ Marketing/Accounting Total College Credits 9 College Credits Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Level 3 Requirements Academic Experience Core Requirements Key Area Requirements (Can be earned by using college credits) Total Hours High School Diploma/GED or College Credits (College credits are not required to meet Level 3 using Table B, but can be combined with workshop hours to meet the 150 hours required). Minimum 8 Hour SNA-Approved Nutrition Education Core Course or 1 College Credit Course in Nutrition Minimum 8 Hour SNA-Approved Food Safety and Sanitation Core Course or 1 College Credit Course in Food Safety and Sanitation/ HACCP/ Microbiology 35 Hours in Key Area 1 – Operations 35 Hours in Key Area 2 – Nutrition 45 Hours in Key Area 3 – Administration AND Key Area 4 – Communications/Marketing 15 Hours of General Electives (Can complete courses in any of the four Key Areas) 146 Hours Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Initial Application Fee Certificate Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Member Fee $ 16 $ 20 $ 30 Non-Member Fee $ 61 $ 73 $ 180 Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Renewal Fees and CEU Requirements Certificate Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Member Annual Renewal Fee $ 10 $ 11 $ 13 Non-Member Annual Renewal Fee CEUs $ 55 $ 65 $ 165 6 CEUs 12 CEUs 18 CEUs NOTE: Renewal Fees are subject to change at any time. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Reinstatement Fees Mandatory Audit – Submit CEUs Earned Certificate Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Reinstatement Fee $ 16 $ 20 $ 30 Annual Fee $ 10 $ 11 $ 13 Total to Reinstate $26 $31 $43 NOTE: Renewal Fees are subject to change at any time. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

SNA’s School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) Credentialing Program was established in 1997. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT O P T I O N 1 60 College Credits or Associate’s Degree Eligibility Requirements KEY AREA HOURS REQUIREMENT WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT 30 more College Credits One year work experience related in any of the four Key to school nutrition within the past Areas 5 years in any of the following settings: OR • School Nutrition Program Work experience in • Community Nutrition Program coordinating, managing or • College/University/Technical/Culinary Program supervising various aspects of • SNA State/National Association Staff • State/Community Agency child nutrition programs • Trainer/Consultant/Industry Staff (1 year of work experience equals 10 college credits. ) O P T I O N 2 Bachelor’s None Degree or Higher Same as Above Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Exam Application • The SNS Credentialing Exam Handbook contains the exam application form, requirements and list of resources to use to prepare for the exam. • You must: § Submit a copy of your transcript § Submit the application and appropriate fee www. schoolnutrition. org/sns Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Exam Fees Beginning August 1, 2014 EXAM FEES MEMBER NONMEMBER Exam Application $ 210 $ 305 Annual Maintenance $ 65 $ 160 Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Prepping for the Exam • Use the SNS Credentialing Exam Handbook • Form a study group or contact an SNS at your chapter or SNA state affiliate for mentoring • SNA is developing a Study Review Course Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Exam Content & Knowledge Areas 1. Menu and Nutrition Management – 17 % 2. Financial Management – 16 % 3. Food Production and Operations Management – 15 % 4. Food Security, Sanitation and Safety – 14. 5 % 5. Human Resource Management – 10 % 6. Program Management and Accountability – 10 % 7. Marketing and Communications – 7 % 8. Facilities, Technology and Equipment Management – 5 % 9. Procurement and Inventory Management – 5. 5 % Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Exam Results • Results in 6 to 8 weeks after exam • Pass: (score of 78. 5% or higher) use the SNS designation after your name, receive an SNS Certificate and are able to order the SNS Pin. • Didn’t Pass: receive a letter and Diagnostic Report showing the areas of weakness in the exam. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

For Exam Dates www. schoolnutrition. org/sns Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

FAQs Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

How Long Does It Take To Process My Application? 4 -6 weeks Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Who is required to submit documentation of a HS Diploma or GED? • NO HS Diploma/GED requirement for Level 1. • All new applicants for Level 2 and Level 3 must submit a copy of their HS Diploma/GED. • Those maintaining their current certificate level, do not have to submit documentation of a high school diploma or GED to renew. • College transcript can be substituted. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

What are the Differences between Key Area Hours and CEUs? • Key Area Hours can be used when applying for new certificates, changing certificate levels, and renewing existing certificates. • CEUs are specific to certificate or SNS renewal only. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Can I bundle courses to obtain the 2 -hour minimum for Key Area Hours? Yes! You can bundle courses from the same Key Area when courses were provided at the same event. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Where can I find online courses? http: //www. snuniversity. org/ http: //www. nfsmi. org/ Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

What Types of CEU Documentation will SNA Accept ? Certificates of Completion Copies of Rosters College/University Transcripts Program Agendas Program Books/Brochures Registration Confirmation Letters Conference Badges Payment Receipts My. SNA Transcript Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

What is an Annual Certificate Period? • Renew annually by paying the renewal fee and submitting the renewal form. • Required to submit documentation of CEUs if audited. • Follow these CEU requirements: LEVELS Level 1 CEUs 6 CEUs during 1 year period Level 2 12 CEUs during 1 year period Level 3 18 CEUs during 1 year period Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

When Will I Receive My Pay Increase? • Pay increases or bonuses are unique agreements between you and your employer. • Check with your supervisor or human resources department about documentation requirements and timelines. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

I didn’t renew by my Certificate Expiration date. What Should I Do? You will need to reinstate your certificate. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Why can’t I see all of my CEUs on my. SNA? • SNA stopped processing CEUs September 1, 2008. • SNA only tracks CEUs for SNA sponsored activities (ANC, LAC, CNIC, NLC, School Nutrition magazine PDA’s 3 passing) Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Can I Take A Course Twice To Count As CEUs? No, courses cannot be repeated twice during your certificate or SNS renewal period. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

Can I Use CEUs I Earned Outside Of My Certificate Or Credential Period? • No, CEUs must be earned and can only be counted during your renewal period. • They cannot be rolled-over from one period to the next. Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

How can I complete a core course? For reference, a list of nutrition and food safety/sanitation core courses approved by SNA is posted at http: //www. schoolnutrition. org/Certificate/Approved-Nutrition -Education/ Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

My. SNA Reports • SNA Certificate and SNS Credentialing reports are available on My. SNA. • Only Certificate Chairs and Certificate Processors can access these reports. • Reports available include: § Current and Expired Certificates § Current and Expired SNS Credentialed § Current SNA Trainers Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org

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For questions, contact: SNA’s Certificate & Credentialing Staff certsns@schoolnutrition. org Phone: (800) 877 -8822 Copyright © 2014 School Nutrition Association. All Rights Reserved. www. schoolnutrition. org