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Learn, Educate, Advance and Develop, with training from the School Nutrition Foundation! Their new LEAD to Succeed™ professional development tools were created in partnership with the Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business for both virtual and in-person use, and are available at no cost to all school nutrition professionals. Register now for the first of four modules: “LEARN to Master Difficult Conversations” and begin earning CEUs!

ILSNA’s Newsgram is a select publication designed specifically for Illinois school personnel. Presented quarterly, this publication contains articles, photographs and advertisements emphasizing school food service, health, industry trends, nutrition, professional development, safety and sanitation and technology.

The Illinois State Board of Education Nutrition Department's annual School Nutrition Programs Back to School Conference returns to an in-person event July 25-26 in Springfield. Pre-conference sessions will be scheduled for July 24. Watch for an announcement in May 2023 with complete information, including registration links, hotel information, and pre-conference offerings. The conference is a free annual training, including sessions on menu planning, USDA Foods, procurement, food safety, administrative reviews, resource management, and more. We look forward to connecting with school nutrition professionals from across Illinois in July 2023!

Check out the latest ILSNA e-newsletter, featuring articles, legislative updates, resources and upcoming events!